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Basement Finishing & Framing in Thornton, CO

Basement finishing and framing in Thornton, CO, serving Original Thornton, Eastlake, Signal Creek and every neighborhood in between.

4.9 from 80 Google reviews

78 of 80 are five stars (April 2026)

1-Year Workmanship Warranty

All labor backed by a 12-month guarantee

Based in Littleton

Serving the whole Denver metro

Free Estimates

On all projects

Why Thornton

Basement Framing for Thornton’s Newer Homes

Thornton’s housing is the newest in our service area. Census estimates put close to half of its homes in 2000 or later, and the city sits in western Adams County at the north end of the metro. A newer house may still have its builder’s paperwork.

According to the Colorado Geological Survey, few areas in the Denver metro are completely free of potentially swelling soil, so newer construction is worth checking too. Plenty of Colorado basement floors are poured as floating slabs on purpose, and a wall tied to both the slab and the joists above works against that design.

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Read the Builder’s Paperwork: A soils report or builder documents can show how your slab was built.

Keep the Gap Clear: No shims, blocking, or screws should bridge a floating wall’s gap.

Plan Around the Mechanicals: Keep the furnace and water heater reachable once the new rooms go up.

Questions Worth Asking First

Before any framing starts, find out what your slab was built to do and decide what each room is for. Then send a request, and expect to hear from us within one business day.

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Basement beam and post framing, framed by LX

Basement Services

Our Services in Thornton

From structural framing to full basement finishing, here are some of the services we offer Thornton homeowners.

Basement finishing planned around how you’ll use each room, from framing to final trim.

Floating basement wall with a gap at the top plate

Framing with a planned gap, so a moving slab can’t push on the house above.

Basement framing with stud walls along a foundation wall

Square, plumb basement framing, laid out around the rooms you want.

A finished basement bathroom, planned into your layout and built along with the rest of the space.

Rework a finished basement that no longer fits the way you live.

Basement walls with insulation and drywall

Insulation and drywall for a finished basement, from the stud bays to the last coat of mud.

Charcoal fiber cement lap siding installed in even courses up to a white corner board on a new home, with white house wrap still showing above the top course, lit by low evening sun.

Exterior siding for Denver-metro homes, chosen with Colorado hail and sun in mind.

Thornton Neighborhoods

Serving Every Corner of Thornton

Original Thornton

Eastlake

Signal Creek

Why Choose Us

What Sets Us Apart

Framing and floating walls are our core work. For the rest of a basement finish, we plan the job and work with the trades it needs.

Floating Wall Specialists

Framing for the expansive clay soils under many Front Range homes.

Planned From the Frame Up

Your layout drives the plan, and the framing is built to match it.

Upfront, Honest Pricing

Clear prices up front, and projects kept on budget.

1-Year Workmanship Warranty

All labor backed by a 12-month guarantee.

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Testimonials

Hear From Our Happy Customers

4.9 from 80 Google reviews

Jose and team framed out our basement and we couldn’t be happier with his work! The framing is perfect and looks just like the blueprints. He was always easy to get ahold of and always in a good mood! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! You won’t be disappointed! Thank you Jose!

Jose did an awesome job framing our basement. Super knowledgeable, easy to work with, and the quality of his work shows. Highly recommend!

Jose is incredible. His framing was truly a work of art. Jose was always professional and arrived on time. Jose went above and beyond to help our family and I couldn’t be happier with him and his amazing work!

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LX Construction

Littleton, CO

(720) 641-5080

lxframingco@outlook.com

Denver-Metro Cities Served

Also Serving Nearby Cities

Outside Thornton, we frame and finish basements across the Denver metro:

FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before starting your project.

Still have questions?

Call (720) 641-5080

How do I get a quote?

Getting a quote is simple. Just give us a call or fill out the contact form on our website and we’ll get back to you within one business day to discuss your project.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes, we offer free estimates on all projects. Contact us to schedule a time that works for you.

How long will my project take?

Project timelines vary depending on the scope of work. During your estimate, we’ll give you a realistic timeline and keep you updated throughout the process.

Do you offer any warranties or guarantees?

Yes. All labor is backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.

How do I prepare for my appointment?

Just make sure we have clear access to the work area. We’ll handle the rest and leave your property clean when we’re done.

What payment methods do you accept?

You get the price for your project at your free estimate, before any work starts. For any question about payment, call or send us a message, and we’ll reply within one business day.

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