Times Two LLC
Remodeling since 1997 (502) 309-4454

Louisville & Southern Indiana

Basement finishing — the cheapest square footage you will ever add.

You already own the space. Finishing it properly costs a fraction of building out, and it is the room the whole family ends up using.

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  • 28 yearsFamily-run since 1997
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Finished basement with a custom bar built by Times Two LLC

What this work actually involves

A finished basement is the least expensive way to add real living space to a house. There is no foundation to pour and no roof to build — the shell already exists. What it needs is framing, insulation, mechanicals and finish work, done in the right order.

The one thing that stops a basement project around here is water. Ohio Valley basements take on moisture, and finishing over a damp slab or a wall that weeps in spring is money set on fire. We check for it first. If there is a drainage problem, that gets solved before a single stud goes up.

The other item people underestimate is egress. Any basement room used as a bedroom needs a code-compliant egress window, and in a poured foundation that means cutting concrete and building a well. It is entirely doable — it just belongs in the number from the start, not as a surprise at inspection.

What drives the cost

Square footage matters less than how many systems the space needs. An open family room with recessed lighting is straightforward. Add a bathroom and you are breaking the slab for drain lines. Add a wet bar and you are running supply, waste and a dedicated circuit. Egress windows and any drainage remediation are the two line items that most often surprise people, which is why we look for both before quoting.

What's included

One crew, one point of contact, from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.

  • Framing & insulation

    Walls framed off the foundation, insulated to code, and built to keep moisture out of the assembly.

  • Egress & safety

    Code-compliant egress windows and wells, smoke and CO detection, and proper stair lighting.

  • Bathrooms & wet bars

    Full or half baths, wet bars and kitchenettes, including breaking the slab for drain lines where needed.

  • HVAC & electrical

    Supply and return runs so the space is actually comfortable, plus circuits, recessed lighting and data.

  • Ceilings & flooring

    Drywall or drop ceilings with access to mechanicals, and flooring rated for below-grade use.

  • Permits & inspections

    Structural, electrical, plumbing and egress all require them. We pull and schedule.

Recent work

Our own projects — not stock photography.

Finished basement bar with custom cabinetry and shelving
Custom bar built into a finished basement.
Basement mid-project showing framing and mechanical rough-in
Same space during framing and rough-in.
Finished lower-level hallway with exposed brick
Lower-level hallway with the brick kept exposed.

How the job runs

No surprises about what happens next, or who's in your house.

  1. Free in-home consultationWe come out, look at the space, and talk through what you're after and what it's likely to cost. No charge, no obligation.
  2. Scope and written quoteAn itemised number, so you can see where the money goes and where you could save.
  3. Selections and permitsMaterials and finishes chosen. We pull the permits and book the inspections.
  4. BuildStart to finish. You'll know who's coming and roughly how long the disruption lasts.
  5. Walkthrough and punch listWe close it out. If something needs correcting after we've packed up, we come back.

From a customer

Justin and his team are great at what they do. Times Two has completed work in my personal home as well as for my clients. They'll work within your budget and offer creative ideas and quality work.
Jennifer F. · Google review

Common questions

How much does it cost to finish a basement?
It depends far more on systems than square footage. An open family room is at the low end; adding a bathroom, a wet bar or egress windows moves it up meaningfully. We give an itemised number so you can see exactly which parts drive it.
What if my basement gets water?
Then that gets fixed first. Finishing over an active moisture problem ruins the work and can cause mould. We check drainage, grading and the walls before quoting, and we will tell you if the honest answer is to solve water before finishing.
Do I need an egress window?
If any room down there will be used as a bedroom, yes — it is a code requirement, not an upgrade. In a poured foundation it means cutting concrete and building a well. We include it in the quote rather than discovering it at inspection.
Can you add a bathroom downstairs?
Usually yes. Drain lines below slab level sometimes need a pump system depending on where your main line sits. We check that on the walkthrough.
How long does it take?
A straightforward finish runs four to six weeks. Adding a bathroom, bar or egress windows typically pushes it to eight or ten.

Get a free consultation

Tell us what you're thinking about and we'll come out, take a look, and give you an honest price. No charge for the visit.

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