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Basement finishing · Union County, NJ

Finish the basement you already paid for

Family rooms, guest suites, gyms, and legal bedrooms, designed, permitted, and built by DMF Construction's own crews out of Scotch Plains.

  • Permits, inspections, and egress windows handled
  • Moisture checked and fixed before we frame
  • Bathrooms and bars added without a second contractor
LicensedNJ HIC #13VH00991500
LocalBased in Scotch Plains
Experienced15+ years in business
One teamDesign, permits, build

Services

Everything below the first floor

Why now

The typical Union County house was built in 1956

That means a full basement, an old foundation, and 70 years of stored boxes. A finished basement is usually the least expensive way to add a family room, a bedroom, or an office without going through an addition's zoning process.

Fall and winter are the best time to build one. Exterior trades slow down, crews are available, and the room is done before spring.

Typical 2026 ranges

Finished family room: $45K–$70K

With full bath: $65K–$95K

Guest suite + bath + egress: $80K–$120K

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How it works

From first visit to final walkthrough

  1. Free visitWe measure, check moisture and ceiling height, and talk through layout.
  2. Written priceA detailed scope and a firm price, usually within a week.
  3. PermitsDMF prepares drawings and files with your town.
  4. BuildFraming, rough-ins, inspections, drywall, finishes. Most jobs take 5–8 weeks.
  5. WalkthroughFinal inspection, punch list, and your certificate of approval.

Free estimate

Get a real number for your basement

We measure, check moisture and ceiling height, look at your plumbing and electrical, and send a written scope with a firm price. The visit takes about 45 minutes and there's no obligation.

“The projects went pretty smooth, they are very honest and fair, punctual which most important now a days.”
Rob · Mountainside, NJ
“The pricing was fair and competitive compared to other quotes that I have gotten. They gave me a step by step outline.”
Mike · Scotch Plains, NJ
“David has been 100% accessible, EVERY time I needed, by phone, email and most impressively, in person.”
Fred · Plainfield, NJ

Free basement estimate

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Service area

Basement finishing across Union County and nearby

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FAQ

Common questions

How much does it cost to finish a basement in Union County, NJ?
Most projects run $50,000 to $95,000 for 700 to 1,000 square feet. Basic finishes start around $45 per square foot, and high-end work with a bath, bar, and egress windows can run $130 per square foot or more. Try the cost calculator for a planning range.
How long does a basement project take?
About 2 to 4 weeks for permits, then 5 to 8 weeks of construction for most projects.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Finishing a basement in New Jersey requires a construction permit and inspections. DMF files the permits and meets the inspectors.
Can a basement bedroom be legal?
Yes, if it has a code-compliant egress window, proper ceiling height, and smoke and CO protection. We handle all three.
What if my basement gets water?
We diagnose the source first and fix it or build around it with water-tolerant materials. We don't cover up a wet basement.

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Ready to use your basement?

Free in-home estimate. Written scope, clear pricing, no pressure.

Call (908) 389-7789