Upper Arlington at a glance

County	Franklin County
Population (2020 census)	36,800
Distance from Columbus	About 5 miles
Known for	The Old Arlington neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Source	Wikipedia

Basement finishing in Upper Arlington homes

Upper Arlington sits on the northwest side of Columbus. Its housing spans a long period, from the early homes of Old Arlington, a neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places, to later ranch and two-story houses farther north.

That range means basements here vary widely, and so do the projects.

What Upper Arlington owners ask about

Remodeling an earlier finish. Many basements were finished decades ago and need redoing. See basement remodeling.
Older foundations. Homes in the oldest streets may have lower ceilings and walls that need attention for damp before finishing.
Family space. A playroom or teen room is a common brief, often with a bathroom.
Home offices. A quiet office away from the main floor.

Permits

Upper Arlington is its own city with its own building department, separate from Columbus. Your contractor applies to the right office.

Getting an estimate

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Basement Finishing cost in Upper Arlington

Service	Typical range	What changes the price
Basement Remodeling	$25,000–$80,000	how much is demolished, layout changes, any new plumbing, and the level of finish
Egress Window Installation	$2,500–$5,300 per window	foundation wall material, depth of the excavation, the window well, and drainage
Basement Flooring	$2,000–$12,000	floor area, material, subfloor or underlay, and how level the slab is
Basement Ceilings	$1,600–$3,600	ceiling type, area, boxing in ducts and beams, and recessed lighting
Basement Waterproofing	$1,900–$6,500	where the water comes from, interior or exterior work, drain length, and a sump pump