Do I need an egress window?

If you want a basement room to count as a legal bedroom — and to be safe — yes. A compliant egress window is the emergency exit code requires, and it's what lets the room count and appraise as a bedroom. We handle the window and the permit as part of the build.

Will finishing my basement add square footage to my house?

Not exactly — and it's worth being straight about it. Appraisers report finished basement space separately from your home's above-grade square footage and value it at a discount. What it does add is real, usable living space and resale value — especially with a legal bedroom and a bath. We build for the value that actually shows up.

Always. A permitted, inspected basement is what protects the value at resale — an unpermitted finish can become a problem when you sell.

How much will it cost?

Every basement is different, so we don't post one-size-fits-all prices. You get a free, written, itemized estimate — and the number we quote is the number you pay.

Basement Finishing

Basement Finishing in Roseville, MI

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Compact postwar suburb between Warren and the lakeshore — affordable '50s ranches and bungalows.

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Roseville is one of Macomb County's most compact suburbs — tidy blocks of 1950s ranches and bungalows on tight lots, tucked between Warren and the lakeshore communities along St. Clair Shores. For a lot of owners, a Roseville house is the first house: affordable, solid, and small. On lots this tight, building out is rarely realistic — which makes the full basement under most of these homes the practical way to grow into the house instead of out of it. Done Right Homes finishes Roseville basements into family rooms, home offices, and rec space, built to code by an insured local builder with egress and the moisture work an older foundation calls for. Mike renovates homes for resale, so he finishes basements to a standard the next buyer will pay for — not a paneling-and-drop-ceiling patch. Tell us how you'd use the space and we'll quote a real number.

Why it pays in Roseville

On Roseville's tight lots, building out is rarely an option — finishing the basement is how a compact starter home gains real living space, at a cost that makes sense in this affordable market.

What we build

Full basement finishing — framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting, and trim.
Egress windows — the code-compliant emergency exit that turns a basement room into a legal bedroom (and brings in real daylight).
Bedrooms, offices & living space — basement bedrooms, home offices, family rooms, and home theaters.
Bathrooms & wet bars — the upgrades that make a basement livable.
Moisture & waterproofing prep — so the finish lasts.
Permits & inspections — pulled and handled, every time.

How we work

From first call to final walkthrough.

1
Intro call
A quick call to understand your project, your goals, and your timeline.
2
On-site walk-through
We come measure, look at the space, and talk through what's possible.
3
Planning & design
We lay out the scope, materials, and layout so you know exactly what you're getting.
4
Written contract
A clear, itemized estimate and scope in writing. The number we quote is the number you pay.
5
We build it
Our crew does the work — permitted, inspected, and on the timeline we set.
6
Finish & walkthrough
We walk the finished job together and make sure every detail is right.
7
Final payment
You pay when the work is done right — not before.

How long it takes

Most basement projects run 2–4 weeks, depending on size and scope. You get the timeline in writing up front, with the price — no moving targets.

Free written estimate in Roseville.

Tell us about your basement finishing project — we'll send back a real, written number, not a guess. No pressure.

Our work

Real remodels, right here in Metro Detroit.

Before-and-afters from recent Done Right Homes projects.

Before

After

A detached two-car garage taken down to the studs and rebuilt — rotted framing and header replaced, then finished with new siding, trim, and an overhead door.