Utah New Construction with Basements: Best Builders and Communities
In Utah, a basement isn't just extra storage — it's often 800–1,200 square feet of potential living space that can add $80K–$150K in finished value. But basement availability, standard inclusion, and finish costs vary dramatically between builders and communities. Here's what you need to know.
Top Builder Picks
These builders consistently offer basement options across their Utah communities, with clear pricing for both unfinished and finished configurations.
Richmond American Homes
Richmond American offers basements in most Utah communities, with rough-in plumbing standard and finished basement options available through their design center. Unfinished basements are typically included; finishing adds $40K–$80K.
Ivory Homes
As Utah's largest builder, Ivory has extensive basement experience across all price points. Many Ivory floor plans are designed with basements in mind from the foundation up.
Perry Homes
Perry offers walkout basements in communities with suitable topography and standard basement rough-ins across most floor plans.
Hamlet Homes
Hamlet's semi-custom approach means genuine flexibility on basement configuration — finished, partially finished, or unfinished with whatever rough-in plumbing you want.
Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers' luxury communities in Utah include basement options with premium finish packages through their design studios.
Buyer Tips for This Scenario
Expert guidance specific to this buyer situation.
Ask specifically: 'Is a basement included, or is it an upgrade?' — some builders include an unfinished basement as standard; others charge $15K–$30K just for the excavation
Rough-in plumbing in the basement (for a future bathroom) is cheap to add now (~$1,500–$3,000) and expensive to add later ($8K–$15K)
An unfinished basement adds value at resale even without finishing — buyers see potential
A finished basement permit is required in Utah — builder-finished basements have permits; post-close DIY may not
Ask about egress windows — required for legal bedrooms in a finished basement, and easier to include during construction
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this buyer scenario.
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