Windsor basement finishing
Basement Drywall in Windsor, CO
Most of Windsor's homes were built in the last thirty years with full basements, and a lot of them are still bare concrete and studs. Fort Collins Drywall Pros finishes Windsor basements for homeowners and remodelers and has hung basement drywall across Northern Colorado since 2011. Basements are the job we do most often in Windsor, and they make up a big share of our 1,300-plus completed jobs.
Our Windsor basement customers live in Water Valley, RainDance, Highland Meadows and the newer subdivisions on both sides of the county line. Some are adding a bedroom and bath for a growing family, and others are building a media room, a home gym or a guest suite for visiting parents. Many of those lots have walkout or garden-level basements with more light than a typical lower level, which makes smooth, well-finished walls matter more.
Windsor basements sit on the same expansive clay as much of the Front Range, so we hang board to work with floating walls instead of against them. We schedule the hang right behind your insulation inspection so the project keeps moving. Every quote is written and itemized, and our crews are 20 to 25 minutes away in Fort Collins.
Local layouts
Windsor basements have their own quirks
Walkouts on golf and lake lots
Many Water Valley and Highland Meadows homes back onto lakes or fairways with walkout or garden-level basements. Big patio doors and windows flood the room with light, which is why we often recommend smoother finishes there.
Tall basement ceilings
Newer Windsor homes frequently have 9 ft basement ceilings. That means taller sheets, more scaffolding and more ceiling board than an older 7.5 ft basement.
Floating walls and slab gaps
Interior walls are hung from the joists with a gap at the slab. We fasten board so those walls can still move and keep the bottom edge off the concrete.
Radon, sump and mechanical access
Radon fans, sump pits and furnace rooms need access panels and clean soffits. We plan those openings before we hang.
Local rules
Windsor permits for basement finishes
Windsor does not license contractors, but it does require an annual Town business license for businesses working in town, and a building permit for a basement finish. The Town inspects framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and insulation before drywall goes up.
We plan our hang for the day after your insulation inspection passes. If you are acting as your own general contractor, we will walk you through what comes before drywall so nothing gets covered too early.
Start to finish
Windsor basement timeline
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STEP 01
Quote from your plan
Send a floor plan or photos and rough dimensions. We return a written price, usually within one business day.
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STEP 02
Hang
Two to three days for a typical 1,000 to 1,400 sq ft Windsor basement with 9 ft ceilings.
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STEP 03
Tape and coat
Four to five days of taping and three coats, with drying time between each.
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STEP 04
Sand and texture
HEPA sanding, texture and a walkthrough with a work light before we call it done.
Finishing a Windsor basement?
Send the plan and your inspection date. We will fit your hang right behind it.
Service area
Basement Drywall across Windsor
Our crews reach Windsor in 20 to 25 minutes from our office in midtown Fort Collins. Golf and lake communities, fast-growing subdivisions with unfinished basements, and homes rebuilt after 2008.
- Drive from our shop
- 20 to 25 minutes
- County
- Weld and Larimer counties
Related pages
More from our Windsor crew
Drywall contractor in Windsor
Golf and lake communities, fast-growing subdivisions with unfinished basements, and homes rebuilt after 2008.
Basement Drywall: full service details
Basement walls, ceilings, soffits and stairwells, built for floating walls, moisture and Fort Collins permits.
Drywall Installation in Windsor
Drywall installation in Windsor, CO for custom homes, additions and remodels.
FAQ
Basement Drywall in Windsor: questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Have a different question? Call or send a photo with the quote form.
How much does basement drywall cost in Windsor?
It depends on square footage, ceiling height, soffits, number of rooms and finish level. Windsor's taller basements use more board than older homes. We quote in writing from a plan or photos.
Do I need a permit to finish my basement in Windsor?
Yes. Windsor requires a building permit and inspections before drywall. The Town does not license contractors, but businesses need an annual Town business license.
Can you soundproof a Windsor basement media room?
Yes. We add insulation, isolation clips and extra board to ceilings and walls. See our soundproofing page for options.