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An unfinished basement is one of the best places to add living space without building an addition. Real Time Home Improvement finishes and remodels basements in Rockville, MD and across Montgomery County, turning dark, unused space into family rooms, home offices, guest suites, gyms, and play areas.
With 10+ years of remodeling experience, our team handles the full project: planning, permits, framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, and finishing. You get one local contractor managing the whole job from start to finish.
We frame walls, add insulation for comfort and energy savings, and hang and finish drywall for a clean, solid result. Learn more about our professional drywall repair services.
We install moisture-resistant flooring such as luxury vinyl plank and tile that hold up well below grade, along with drywall or drop ceilings that keep access to pipes and wiring where you need it.
Recessed lighting, new outlets, and dedicated circuits make a basement feel bright and usable, whether it’s a media room or a home office.
Adding a bathroom, kitchenette, or wet bar makes your basement a true living space for guests or family. We handle the plumbing and finish work.
Many laundry rooms sit in the basement, and they are often the least finished space in the house. We remodel laundry rooms with new tile floors, waterproofing, drywall, cabinets and folding counters, better lighting, and the plumbing changes needed to move or upgrade your washer and dryer.
Closets, shelving, and built-in storage help you keep the new space organized and clutter-free.
Most basement finishing projects in Rockville and Montgomery County cost $25,000–$75,000. That is roughly $45–$75 per square foot for a typical finish, and more if you add a bathroom, wet bar or bedroom.
After a free in-home visit, we email you a detailed estimate with no surprises, and financing is available. See our full remodeling cost guide or our basement renovation cost guide for Rockville.
Before we frame anything, we check the walls and floor for moisture. If we find water problems, we fix them first so your new basement stays dry for years. Learn more about basement waterproofing before finishing.
This Rockville basement was a full remodel. We handled the drawings, Montgomery County permits and inspections, then built out the space with new walls, recessed lighting and luxury vinyl plank flooring around the brick fireplace. This project was in the $50,000–$70,000 range.
We fully remodeled this Potomac basement with warm wood panel walls, gray luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lighting throughout.
This Derwood basement got a navy accent wall, wood-look flooring and bright recessed lighting, turning it into an open space the whole family can use.
We finish basements in Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, North Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Derwood, Olney, and Silver Spring. For ideas and planning tips, read our guide to basement renovations in Rockville and Montgomery County.
We are a family-owned local business, licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC #162705), insured, and bonded. Learn why it matters to hire a licensed home improvement contractor. We stay on schedule, keep job sites clean, and give you honest, detailed pricing.
Our designer, Gabriela, helps you plan the layout and choose flooring, lighting and finishes, and owner Hugo manages every basement project in person. Every project comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Have more questions? Visit our remodeling FAQ for Rockville, MD or explore our other remodeling services, including doors and windows in Rockville, MD.
Ready to make more room for your family? Call Real Time Home Improvement at (240) 485-8797 or email hugo@realtimehomeimprovement.com to schedule your free estimate.
We finish and remodel basements throughout Montgomery County and nearby Maryland communities. Learn more about our remodeling services in your area:
Bethesda, MD · Chevy Chase, MD · Clarksburg, MD · Derwood, MD · Fairland, MD · Gaithersburg, MD · Germantown, MD · Kemp Mill, MD · Kensington, MD · North Potomac, MD · Olney, MD · Potomac, MD · Rockville, MD · Silver Spring, MD · Laurel, MD · Ellicott City, MD · College Park, MD · Columbia, MD · Frederick, MD
Most basement finishing projects take 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the size of the space, whether you add a bathroom or kitchenette, and permit inspections. We give you a clear timeline with your free estimate.
In Montgomery County, basement finishing typically costs $25,000–$75,000. The price depends on the size of the space, whether you add a bathroom, wet bar, or bedroom, and any egress window or waterproofing work. After a free in-home visit, we email you a detailed estimate.
Popular options include family rooms, home theaters, guest suites, home offices, gyms, and playrooms. Many homeowners also add a full or half bathroom to make the space more useful.
Yes. We remodel laundry rooms in basements and on main floors, including tile, waterproofing, drywall, cabinets, folding counters, lighting, and moving or upgrading washer and dryer hookups.
Yes. We check for signs of water and moisture before any work begins, because a dry basement is the key to a finish that lasts. If there are issues, we explain your options before framing starts.
Yes. Finishing a basement in Montgomery County usually requires a permit because it involves framing, electrical, and often plumbing. We handle the permit process and inspections for you.
Yes. Real Time Home Improvement is a licensed Maryland home improvement contractor (MHIC #162705) and is fully insured and bonded.
Yes. We offer free in-home estimates in Rockville and across Montgomery County. Call (240) 485-8797 or request a free quote online.
Yes. Every project comes with a 1-year warranty on our workmanship, and windows and doors we install are covered for 10 years. Your warranty terms are written in your contract.
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Basement Finishing Process
Our process is simple. First, we look at your space, check for moisture, and talk about how you want to use it. Next, we plan the layout, give you a detailed estimate, and take care of Montgomery County permits and inspections. Then our crew handles framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, and flooring. Finally, we walk through the finished basement with you.
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