Fully licensed and insured basement finishing with 20 years of expertise, doing basement remodeling in Columbia Heights in DC.
Columbia Heights has completely transformed over the past two decades — and the basements haven't caught up yet. All those Victorian row homes and early 1900s townhouses lining 14th Street, Park Road, and the blocks around the Metro? They're hiding thousands of square feet that could be earning rent, adding value, or finally giving you room to breathe.
Look, DC isn't getting any cheaper. Columbia Heights used to be the affordable alternative — now a row home here runs you well over a million. Moving up to something bigger means leaving a neighborhood with actual walkability, Metro access, and restaurants you actually want to eat at. Meanwhile, you've got an entire floor underground collecting dust and spiders.
We've spent 20+ years finishing basements across Washington DC, and Columbia Heights keeps us busy. The housing stock here is perfect for conversions — those turn-of-the-century row homes have solid bones, and many already have rear or side entrances that make rental unit buildouts straightforward. The rental demand? Through the roof. Young professionals, government workers, service industry folks — everyone wants to live here, and basement apartments in Columbia Heights rent fast.
The catch with older Columbia Heights homes is ceiling height. A lot of these basements were built as cellars, not living space, so you're looking at 5 or 6 feet of headroom. That's where basement lowering and underpinning come in — we dig down to get you the legal 7+ feet required for permitted living space. It's more involved, but it's the difference between a legal rental unit and a liability.
Standard basement finishing in Columbia Heights runs 12–18 weeks from permits to final inspection. If you need lowering or underpinning, plan on 18–28+ weeks depending on structural complexity. We handle DC permits, deal with DCRA, and know what inspectors are looking for. No subcontractor roulette — our crews show up, do the work, and finish what we start.
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 Columbia Heights. 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.
Ready to get started? Schedule your free in-home consultation today to get your basement remodel underway!
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Basement ADUs - Columbia Heights has some of DC's strongest rental demand. We build fully legal accessory dwelling units with separate entrances, full kitchens, and bathrooms that pass inspection.
Basement Condo Conversions - Create a completely separate, deeded unit you can sell independently. Given Columbia Heights property values, you're potentially adding $350K+ in sellable real estate beneath your existing home.
Crawl Space Conversions - Some Columbia Heights properties only have partial basements or low crawl spaces. We excavate down to create full-height, usable square footage where none existed before.
Basement Lowering - Old DC row homes weren't built with 7-foot ceilings in mind. We lower concrete slabs and underpin foundations to meet code requirements for legal, rentable living space.
Historic District Work – Parts of Columbia Heights fall within historic overlay zones. We navigate the approval process and ensure exterior modifications like egress windows and entries meet preservation guidelines.
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