Basement Bedroom in Columbus, OH
Columbus Basement Finishing connects Columbus homeowners with local contractors who build basement bedrooms. For a basement room to count as a bedroom it generally needs an emergency escape opening, usually an egress window, along with adequate ceiling height, heat and a smoke alarm. The contractor works these into the plan and the permit.
- Free in-home estimate from a local contractor
- Moisture and radon dealt with before the walls go up
- Permits and inspections handled by the contractor
What makes a basement room a bedroom
Anyone can put a bed in a basement. For the room to be a safe, legal bedroom, the building code generally asks for several things:
- An emergency escape opening. In practice an egress window large enough to climb out of, with a window well if it is below ground.
- Enough ceiling height over most of the room.
- Heating, so the room can be kept at a livable temperature.
- Smoke alarms, and a carbon monoxide alarm where there are fuel-burning appliances.
- Light and ventilation, which the egress window usually provides.
The contractor draws these into the plans, and the building inspector checks them.
Getting the room right
- Put it where a window is possible. The bedroom needs an outside wall with room to dig a window well.
- Keep it away from the mechanicals. A furnace and sump pump are noisy neighbors.
- Deal with sound from above. Insulation in the ceiling softens footsteps overhead.
- Plan the closet. It is expected in a bedroom and easy to frame in at this stage.
- Control humidity. A dehumidifier or a properly sized supply and return keeps bedding from feeling damp.
A bathroom nearby
A bedroom is far more useful with a bathroom on the same level, especially for guests or a teenager. If both are planned, placing them back to back shortens the plumbing.
Is it worth it
A proper bedroom costs more than an open room because of the window. In return you gain a real extra bedroom, which is something an office or den with no way out can never be.
How it works
Tell us about your basement
Answer five quick questions online.
Get matched
We pass your request to a local basement contractor who covers your area.
In-home estimate
They inspect the space, talk through your plans and give you a written price.
Decide
There is no obligation. Go ahead only if the plan and the price suit you.
Basement Bedroom FAQs
Does a basement bedroom have to have a window?
For a room used for sleeping, the residential code generally requires an emergency escape and rescue opening, which in most basements means an egress window with a window well. A room without one can still be finished as an office or den.
Does a basement bedroom add to my home's bedroom count?
It can, if it meets the code requirements for a bedroom. How it is counted for a listing or appraisal varies, so ask a local agent or appraiser before relying on it.
Other services
Basement Remodeling
Updating a basement that is already finished, from new flooring to a full redesign.
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A half or full bathroom below grade, including the drain work that makes it possible.
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Cutting in an escape window and well so a basement room is safe and can be a bedroom.
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A dry bar or a wet bar with sink and fridge, built into a finished basement.
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A media room planned around sight lines, sound control and wiring before the drywall goes on.
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A workout room with the right floor, ventilation and enough headroom for the equipment.
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A quiet, well-lit workspace away from the rest of the house.
Learn moreBasement Kitchenette
A compact kitchen for entertaining or for a relative living downstairs.
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A self-contained space with bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette for family or guests.
Learn moreBasement Flooring
Floors that tolerate a concrete slab and the odd damp spell, laid over the right underlay.
Learn moreBasement Ceilings
Drywall, drop or painted open ceilings, chosen around headroom and access to pipes.
Learn moreBasement Waterproofing
Stopping water and damp before a basement is finished, so the new work stays dry.
Learn moreBasement Framing & Insulation
The walls behind the walls, built to stay dry and keep the room warm.
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A safe, hard-wearing space for kids that can become a teen room or den later.
Learn moreAreas we serve near Columbus, OH
Columbus Basement Finishing serves Columbus, OH and surrounding communities, including Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Bexley, Grove City, Gahanna, Hilliard, Worthington, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, Dublin, New Albany, Canal Winchester, Pickerington, Powell and Delaware.