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Basement Finishing in Elkhorn, NE

West Omaha's newest homes come with big, tall, unfinished basements. We turn that blank canvas into a home theater, rec room, wet bar, or guest suite worthy of the rest of the house.

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Finish the Blank Canvas Under West Omaha's Newest Homes

Elkhorn has been one of the fastest-growing corners of the Omaha metro for years, and the housing reflects it: street after street of newer, larger homes with tall foundation pours and wide-open basements that the builder left completely unfinished.

That's an opportunity most Elkhorn homeowners eventually want to act on. With 9-foot walls and a generous footprint, these lower levels are made for the kind of finish that actually rivals the main floor — a true home theater, an open entertaining space with a wet bar, a workout room, and a private guest suite with a code-compliant egress bedroom.

We're a family-owned Omaha-metro crew, and West Omaha is core territory for us. We bring the same standards to an Elkhorn basement that the rest of your home was built to — and we're A+ rated with the BBB, fully licensed and insured, and ranked in the top 12% of Nebraska contractors by BuildZoom. See our recent projects for a sense of the finish.

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Finished basement entertainment space in the Elkhorn, NE area by Bunz and Sonz Construction

A Finish Worthy of Your Elkhorn Home — One Crew

We handle every phase from the first stud to the final coat of paint, so you have one team, one point of contact, and no gaps between trades.

Framing & Layout — Configurations that make the most of tall, open new-build basements
Electrical & Lighting — Recessed lighting, outlets, media wiring, and dedicated circuits
Plumbing Rough-In — Basement bathrooms, wet bars, and utility connections
Drywall & Finishing — Seamless walls and ceilings with our signature finish
Flooring — LVP, carpet, or tile chosen to suit each room's purpose
Egress Windows — Code-compliant egress so a basement bedroom truly counts
Custom Features — Home theaters, wet bars, built-ins, and architectural details
Permitting — We coordinate permits through the City of Omaha for Elkhorn homes

Neighborhoods We Work In

From the established core of old Elkhorn to the subdivisions still under construction, we know the homes — and the basements builders leave behind.

Elkhorn South & Indian Creek. Larger, newer homes with tall, open basements. These are ideal for ambitious finishes — theater, bar, and a guest suite all in one lower level.

The Ridges & Five Fountains. Move-up and executive homes where the basement is often the last big project on the list. We help homeowners finally turn that square footage into living space.

Newer subdivisions along the west edge. Homes a few years old, sold unfinished below grade. Finishing now adds usable space and gets ahead of rising costs down the road.

Across Elkhorn's 68022 area, the process is the same: we walk the space, talk through how you'll use it, review the mechanicals and egress, and hand you a clear plan with an honest estimate.

One Elkhorn-specific note worth knowing: because Elkhorn was annexed by the City of Omaha in 2007, your basement permits run through Omaha's process. We handle that coordination so you don't have to chase it down. It's the kind of local detail an out-of-town crew can miss.

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Our Basement Finishing Process

A clear, step-by-step approach that keeps you informed and your Elkhorn project moving.

1

Site Visit & Vision

We walk your basement together, talk through how you want to use it, and check existing mechanicals, egress, and any moisture considerations.

2

Layout & Proposal

You get a detailed plan with room layouts, material options, and a transparent estimate — every line item explained, no surprises.

3

Build & Communication

Framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, finishes. You always know where things stand, and we keep the workspace clean.

4

Final Walkthrough

We review every detail together. If something isn't right, we make it right. The job isn't done until you're thrilled with the space.

Elkhorn Basement Finishing — Common Questions

Do you finish basements throughout Elkhorn?

Yes. We work across Elkhorn's 68022 area — Elkhorn South, Indian Creek, The Ridges, Five Fountains, and the newer subdivisions still going up along the west edge of the metro.

Is Elkhorn part of Omaha for building permits?

Yes. Elkhorn was annexed by the City of Omaha in 2007, so basement permits for Elkhorn homes go through Omaha's process. We coordinate the permits and inspections for you.

Our Elkhorn home is newer with a tall, unfinished basement — what can we do with it?

A lot. Many Elkhorn builds came with 9-foot pours and big, open lower levels — ideal for a true home theater, an open rec room with a wet bar, a workout room, or a guest suite with an egress bedroom.

How long does an Elkhorn basement finish take?

Most projects run 6 to 10 weeks depending on scope. A single open rec room moves faster; a full multi-room build takes longer. You'll have a clear timeline at the proposal stage.

Does finishing a basement add value in Elkhorn?

Very much so. Elkhorn is one of the most in-demand areas in the metro and buyers expect finished space — a professional finish typically recoups about 70-75% of its cost at resale.

Ready to Finish Your Elkhorn Basement?

Let's walk the space together. We'll share ideas, talk through your goals and budget, and put together a clear plan — at no cost to you.

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