Palisades offers something rare in DC — actual yards, quiet streets, and homes that feel like they belong in a suburb rather than a city. The neighborhood hugs the Potomac along MacArthur Boulevard, tucked between Georgetown and the Maryland line, attracting families who want space without giving up their DC address. But many of these homes are sitting on basements — or crawl spaces — that aren't earning their keep.
The housing stock in Palisades is different from the rest of DC. Instead of narrow row houses, you've got detached colonials, Cape Cods, and mid-century ranches built on larger lots. Many date from the 1920s through 1960s, and basements from that era weren't designed as living space. Low ceilings, minimal natural light, exposed mechanicals, and in plenty of cases, just a crawl space where a basement should be.
We've spent over two decades transforming Palisades lower levels into space that actually works for how families live today. Finished playrooms where kids can make noise without driving everyone upstairs crazy. Home gyms that aren't crammed into a spare bedroom. Media rooms for movie nights. Guest suites when the in-laws visit. Home offices with actual separation from the household chaos. The square footage is already there — it just needs to be unlocked.
Crawl space conversions are common in Palisades. If your home only has a 4-foot void beneath it, we excavate down to create a full-height basement that didn't exist before — you're literally adding an entire floor to your house. For existing basements with insufficient ceiling height, basement lowering and underpinning get you to the 7+ feet required for permitted living space.
Some Palisades homeowners also pursue rental unit conversions — with separate exterior access, these basements can generate $2,000–3,000 monthly while maintaining privacy for the main residence. Standard finishing projects run 12–18 weeks from permits to completion. Crawl space excavations and lowering projects take 18–28+ weeks given the structural scope. We're licensed in DC, we show up when we say we will, and we see projects through to final inspection.
We were honored to be featured live on Fox Business and Bloomberg TV on February 22, 2025, in a segment of Trending Today—an award-winning series showcasing innovative businesses and industry leaders. In this episode our team shared our passion for basements, insights into our creative process, and what makes us the go-to experts in basement transformations.
BasementRemodeling.com is an award-winning basement remodeling and finishing company and one of the top remodeling companies in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia (NOVA).
We service areas all across Washington DC, including Palisades. Our reliable team will guide you through the process from start to finish, through design, construction, and final touches. We take pride in our reliability and love to bring new life to homes across Washington DC.
If you reside in the above areas, our nearest store to you is at 5300 Kilmer pl, Hyattsville, MD, 2078. That ensures quick turnaround and efficient execution of all your orders.
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Basement Apartment ADUs - Palisades' detached homes often have ideal configurations for rental units — separate entrances, private outdoor access, and enough distance from the main living areas to maintain household privacy.
Basement Conversions to Condo - Convert your lower level into a separately deeded condominium unit. Palisades property values support basement condos worth $400K+, creating a distinct asset you can sell independently.
Crawl Space Conversions - Many Palisades homes were built with crawl spaces instead of full basements. We excavate beneath your existing foundation to create an entirely new floor of living space — one of the highest-ROI improvements possible.
Basement Lowering DC - Mid-century homes rarely have modern ceiling heights below grade. We lower slabs and underpin foundations to achieve the headroom needed for code-compliant, comfortable living space.
Historic Home Basement Finishing – While most of Palisades isn't under historic protection, some properties near the Potomac or older sections may have overlay requirements. We navigate any applicable review processes and ensure exterior work meets guidelines.
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