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Basement Finishing in Gretna, NE

Gretna's brand-new subdivisions come with brand-new, unfinished basements. We turn that lower level into a rec room, theater, or guest suite that keeps pace with the rest of your new home.

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A New Home Deserves a Finished Lower Level

Gretna has exploded from a small town into one of the fastest-growing communities in Nebraska, and the new construction is everywhere — from the subdivisions rising near Nebraska Crossing and Werner Park to the family neighborhoods spreading out from old-town Gretna.

Almost all of those new homes share one thing: a big, clean, unfinished basement. The mechanicals are roughed in and the slab is poured, but the space is bare. That's actually the ideal starting point — finishing now means working with a blank, dry canvas to build the rec room, home theater, wet bar, or guest suite your family pictured when you bought the place.

We're a family-owned Omaha-metro crew, and we treat a Gretna basement with the same care we'd give our own home. A+ rated with the BBB, fully licensed and insured, and ranked in the top 12% of Nebraska contractors by BuildZoom. Take a look at our recent work to see the standard we hold.

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Finished basement rec room in the Gretna, NE area by Bunz and Sonz Construction

Your Whole Gretna Basement, 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 — Room configurations designed around how your family will use the space
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 pull and coordinate permits with the City of Gretna

Neighborhoods We Work In

Gretna is growing fast, and we finish basements all over it — from the newest cul-de-sacs to the established streets in town.

New subdivisions near Nebraska Crossing & Werner Park. Brand-new homes with clean, full basements. These are perfect first-time finishes — a rec room, a theater, and an egress bedroom in one efficient project.

Tributary & the newer master-planned areas. Larger family homes where the basement is the natural next step after move-in. We help homeowners turn a blank lower level into the hangout space the whole house revolves around.

Established Gretna near old town. Slightly older homes where we lead with a moisture and egress check before designing the finish, so the space is comfortable and dry for the long haul.

Across Gretna's 68028 area, the process is consistent: we walk the space, talk through how you'll use it, review mechanicals and any foundation or warranty considerations, and hand you a clear plan with an honest estimate.

Because we're local to the metro, scheduling a Gretna walk-through is easy, and we're nearby for the follow-up after the job wraps. With a brand-new home, that accountability matters — you want a contractor who stands behind the work, not one passing through.

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Our Basement Finishing Process

A clear, step-by-step approach that keeps you informed and your Gretna 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.

Gretna Basement Finishing — Common Questions

Do you finish basements throughout Gretna?

Yes. We work across Gretna's 68028 area — the new subdivisions near Nebraska Crossing and Werner Park, the Tributary-area builds, and the established streets closer to old-town Gretna.

Our Gretna home is brand new — should we finish the basement now or wait?

Many Gretna homeowners finish within the first few years. Your basement is a clean slate with mechanicals roughed in, finishing now locks in today's pricing, and you get the use of the space sooner. We plan around your foundation and any builder warranty considerations.

Do you handle Gretna building permits?

Yes. Basement finishing in Gretna typically requires permits for framing, electrical, plumbing, and egress through the City of Gretna building department. We pull them and coordinate inspections.

How long does a Gretna basement finish take?

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

Does finishing a basement add value in Gretna?

Yes. As one of the fastest-growing communities in the state, Gretna sees strong buyer demand, and finished lower-level square footage stands out — typically recouping about 70-75% of its cost at resale.

Ready to Finish Your Gretna 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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