MrImproveIt Remodeling LLC converts unfinished basements into livable square footage for homeowners in Mission, KS and throughout Johnson County. Framing, insulation, drywall, drop ceilings, drywall ceilings, flooring, trim, and egress windows, with every trade coordinated and managed personally by owner Mike Salazar from the first consultation through the final walkthrough.
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MrImproveIt Remodeling serves Mission, KS and Johnson County. Call or request a free estimate and Mike will come to your home personally.
Most Mission homes were built with an unfinished basement that has been used for storage, laundry, and nothing else for 50 years. That space is already inside the footprint of the home. Finishing it is the most cost-effective way to add livable square footage without an addition or a major structural project. Mike Salazar has been finishing basements across the Kansas City area since 2007 and understands what it takes to convert a raw concrete space into a room a family actually wants to spend time in.
MrImproveIt manages every phase of the basement finish and every trade involved in it. Framing, insulation, and drywall are handled by our own crew. Electrical is coordinated through licensed electricians Mike vets and manages personally. You have one point of contact for the entire project, one estimate that covers every scope item, and one person accountable for the timeline and the result.
MrImproveIt handles the full scope of a basement finish from framing through final trim, coordinating every trade under one estimate and one timeline.
Every basement finish starts with framing the walls, installing insulation to code, and hanging and finishing drywall. We frame around mechanical systems, work with existing structural elements, and lay out the space in a way that makes the finished rooms feel properly proportioned. Mission’s older homes frequently have basements with low ceilings, odd column placements, and mechanical runs that require real problem solving during the framing phase. We account for those conditions in the estimate rather than discovering them after work begins.
We install both drop ceilings and drywall ceilings depending on the project and the homeowner’s priorities. Drop ceilings preserve access to mechanical systems, plumbing, and electrical runs above, which is a practical consideration in older Mission homes where those systems may need future service. Drywall ceilings give the finished basement a cleaner, more finished appearance and work well when ceiling height is adequate and access is less of a concern. We walk through both options during the consultation so homeowners can make an informed decision before framing begins.
Basement flooring requires materials that handle moisture and temperature variation better than what works on the main level. We install luxury vinyl plank, tile, and other hard surface materials suited to the below-grade environment. Flooring is coordinated with the rest of the basement finish timeline so the space comes together as a completed project, not a series of disconnected jobs.
Finishing a basement bedroom in Kansas requires an egress window that meets IRC code for size, sill height, and openable area. We handle the full egress window installation including the foundation cut, window well, and waterproofing. Egress windows are commonly required in Mission’s older homes where the existing basement openings do not meet current code requirements for a legal sleeping area. We pull the necessary permits and complete the installation to code so the finished bedroom counts as a legal habitable room.



Basement finishing costs in Johnson County vary based on square footage, ceiling type, number of rooms, and whether egress windows or electrical upgrades are required. The ranges below reflect typical MrImproveIt projects in Mission and the surrounding area.
| Project Level | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Basic finish, framing, drywall, flooring, drop ceiling | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| Standard finish with bedroom or home office | $28,000 – $45,000 |
| Full finish with egress window installation | $35,000 – $55,000 |
| Full finish with multiple rooms and drywall ceiling | $45,000 – $70,000 |
Contact us for a detailed, itemized estimate before any work begins.
Every basement finishing project at MrImproveIt follows the same process, whether it is a basic open-plan finish or a full multi-room conversion with egress windows.
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Mike visits your basement, takes measurements, and walks through the space with you to understand how you want to use it. You leave the consultation with a clear picture of the layout options, ceiling choices, and what the full project will cost before committing to anything.
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You receive a written estimate covering framing, insulation, drywall, ceiling installation, flooring, trim, electrical coordination, and any egress window work included in the project. Every trade and every line item is accounted for. No surprises when the project is underway.
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Work starts on the agreed date. Mike coordinates the framing crew and the licensed electricians personally, keeping the project on schedule and on scope. When the basement is complete he walks the finished space with you to confirm everything meets the estimate before the job is closed.
Mike Salazar is a veteran who has been finishing basements across the Kansas City area since 2007. He manages every phase of the project personally, which means the person who wrote your estimate is the same person coordinating every trade and accountable for the finished result.
Mission’s mid-century homes have basements with low ceilings, older mechanical systems, and structural elements that require real problem solving during the framing phase. We have worked through those conditions enough times to account for them in the estimate rather than presenting change orders after demolition starts.
Framing, insulation, drywall, electrical, flooring, trim, and egress windows are all covered in a single written estimate. Mike coordinates every trade and every timeline. You are not managing separate contractors for each phase of the basement finish.
Every basement finishing project starts with a detailed written estimate that covers scope, cost, and timeline for every phase of the work. If something unexpected comes up behind a wall or above a ceiling, you hear about it before work continues, not after.
Based in Mission and serving homeowners throughout Johnson County
MrImproveIt Remodeling provides basement finishing throughout Johnson County, KS, handling framing, insulation, drywall, ceilings, flooring, trim, and egress window installation for homeowners across the area. Every project is managed personally by owner Mike Salazar with every trade coordinated under one estimate and one timeline.
Primary service areas include Mission, Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Olathe, Roeland Park, Fairway, and Mission Hills. If you are in Johnson County and planning a basement finish, call (913) 954-4101 to schedule your free estimate.
Below are direct answers to the questions we hear most often from homeowners planning a basement finish in Mission and Johnson County.
Basement finishing costs in Mission, KS depend on square footage, ceiling type, number of rooms, and whether egress windows or electrical upgrades are required. A basic finish with framing, drywall, flooring, and a drop ceiling typically runs $18,000 to $30,000. A standard finish with a bedroom or home office generally ranges from $28,000 to $45,000. A full finish with egress window installation runs $35,000 to $55,000. Full multi-room finishes with drywall ceilings typically range from $45,000 to $70,000. MrImproveIt provides written, itemized estimates at no charge before any work begins.
A basic basement finish with framing, drywall, flooring, and a drop ceiling typically takes four to six weeks. A standard finish with a bedroom or home office generally runs six to eight weeks. Full multi-room finishes with egress windows and drywall ceilings can run eight to twelve weeks depending on scope. Every project receives a written timeline in the estimate and any changes are communicated before work continues.
Yes. MrImproveIt Remodeling handles full egress window installation including the foundation cut, window well, and waterproofing. Kansas requires egress windows that meet IRC code for size, sill height, and openable area in any finished basement bedroom. We pull the necessary permits and complete the installation to code so the finished bedroom qualifies as a legal habitable room.
Yes. MrImproveIt installs both drop ceilings and drywall ceilings for basement finishing projects in Mission and Johnson County. Drop ceilings preserve access to mechanical systems and plumbing above, which is practical in older homes where those systems may need future service. Drywall ceilings give the finished space a cleaner appearance and work well when ceiling height is adequate. We walk through both options during the consultation.
A basement finish with MrImproveIt Remodeling includes framing, insulation, drywall, ceiling installation, flooring, and trim. Electrical work is coordinated through licensed electricians managed by Mike Salazar and included in the project estimate. Egress window installation is available as part of the scope for projects that include a basement bedroom. Every phase is covered under one written estimate.
MrImproveIt Remodeling provides basement finishing throughout Johnson County, KS including Mission, Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Olathe, Roeland Park, Fairway, and Mission Hills.
MrImproveIt Remodeling offers full bathroom gut remodels, tub-to-shower conversions, shower remodels and custom tile rebuilds, vanity and countertop replacement, fixture updates, and custom tile installation for floors, walls, and shower surrounds. All services are available to homeowners in Mission, KS and throughout Johnson County.
MrImproveIt Remodeling LLC offers free in-home estimates for basement finishing throughout Mission, KS and Johnson County.
No commitment. Mike visits your home, walks the basement with you, and gives you a written estimate covering every phase of the project at no charge.