Basement Remodeling in Ames & Ankeny, Iowa
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality
Make Better Use of the Space You Already Have
Your home may have an entire floor waiting for a better purpose. Maybe your basement is unfinished and mostly used for storage. Maybe it was finished years ago but no longer fits the way your family lives. Either way, the square footage is already there. The question is what you want to do with it.
Cyclone Contracting has been remodeling homes across Central Iowa since 1996. We help homeowners plan and build finished basements that feel connected to the rest of the home, with in-house design, coordinated project management, and a clear plan before construction begins.
Turn Your Ideas Into Reality
The Complete Basement Remodeling Process
Consultation & Design Planning
Your journey begins with a free consultation. We listen to your goals and assess how your basement could best meet your family's needs. Our team also evaluates the space for code compliance and structural integrity, considering factors such as ceiling heights, egress, and access points to ensure compliance with Iowa requirements.
Custom Design & Fixed Budget
With your vision in focus, we collaborate with our in-house team to create a custom basement design. You’ll get to see visual renderings or material samples and review selections for flooring, lighting, cabinetry, and built-ins. We offer a fixed-cost budget guarantee so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
Professional Build & Project Management
All remodeling is managed by experienced Cyclone Contracting staff and select trade partners. We coordinate the build to ensure quality and efficiency, maintain a realistic timeline, and keep you updated on progress through our digital client portal. Safety codes are met for insulation, wiring, egress, and more, while your home is treated with care throughout construction.
Final Walkthrough & Warranty Assurance
Once the remodel is complete, you’ll tour the finished basement with our team to confirm your satisfaction and discuss maintenance or new features. You’re backed by our 5-year craftsmanship warranty and can expect responsive support after the project wraps up.
Basement Remodeling Ideas
Whether you’re starting with bare walls or updating an existing finished basement, we can help you make the space work harder for your household. Here are some options:
Home Gym and Wellness Space
A basement can be an ideal place for a dedicated workout or wellness area because it gives you separation from the busier parts of the house. During design, we can work through flooring, lighting, storage, and room layout so the space supports the way you actually plan to use it.
Home Theater and Game Room
Lower levels naturally lend themselves to movie nights, gaming, and entertaining. Limited natural light can work to your advantage in a theater setting, while the separation from bedrooms and main living areas makes it easier to create a space where people can gather. We can design around a dedicated theater, game room, or a flexible setup that serves both.
Home Office and Study
If working at the kitchen table has run its course, a basement office can give you the quiet separation you need without adding onto your home. We consider lighting, sound control, layout, and applicable egress requirements as part of the design so the finished room feels like a place you can comfortably spend the workday.
Basement Bar and Entertainment Kitchen
Adding a wet bar or entertainment kitchen can make your basement much more useful when friends or family are over. You can plan cabinetry, countertops, storage, and seating around how much you actually entertain. We work with brands including DuraSupreme Cabinetry and Cambria to give homeowners options for creating a finished space that fits the rest of the home.
Guest Bedroom and In-Law Suite
A finished basement can also create valuable overnight space for guests or extended family. When a basement room will be used as a bedroom, egress requirements become an important part of the plan. We account for those requirements during design so they are addressed before construction gets underway.
Playroom and Multipurpose Family Space
Sometimes the most useful basement is the one that can change with your family. An open play area today may become a homework zone, media room, or teen hangout later. We can combine open floor space with practical storage and defined activity areas so the room has flexibility built into it.
Basement Laundry Room
If your laundry already lives downstairs, finishing the surrounding space can make a routine part of the week feel much less makeshift. Thoughtful cabinetry, work surfaces, storage, flooring, and lighting can turn an unfinished utility area into a room that feels like it belongs in the rest of the house. See an example in our Modern Basement Laundry Room Remodel.
Benefits of Our Basement Renovation Process
A successful basement remodel starts well before construction. During your consultation, we talk through what you want from the lower level, how you plan to use it, and what needs to change to make that possible. From there, our design team develops a plan around your home and priorities.
Cyclone uses a fixed-cost budgeting approach, giving you a clear project cost before construction begins rather than starting with a low base number that changes as the project develops.
Once work is underway, BuilderTrend gives you one place to follow progress, view photos, read project updates, and stay current on what is happening in your home. Our dedicated office staff also coordinates scheduling and communication so you are not left trying to keep all the moving pieces organized yourself.
Why Central Iowa Homeowners Remodel With Cyclone
Inviting a remodeling company into your home requires trust. You want to know who’s doing the work, what the plan is, what the project will cost, and whether the company will still be there if you need them later.
Cyclone Contracting has served Central Iowa homeowners since 1996 and was voted Best Remodeler in 2023 and 2025. Our remodeling work is backed by a five-year craftsmanship warranty, with applicable manufacturer warranties providing additional product coverage.
Our showroom at 215 Alexander Avenue, Suite A in Ames gives you a place to meet the team, explore materials, and make selections in person. Financing options are also available for qualifying homeowners who prefer to spread the cost of their project over time.
Learn more about why homeowners choose us when comparing remodeling companies for your basement project.
See What We Have Built Below Grade
Finished basements can look completely different depending on the home and the people using them. That’s why completed work can be more useful than a list of possibilities.
Our basement portfolio includes everything from updated utility spaces to larger entertainment and living areas. Take a closer look at the Modern Basement Laundry Room Remodel and Basement Illuminated and Upgraded with New Bath, or view all projects to see more of our remodeling work.
Basement Remodeling Throughout Central Iowa
Our team serves homeowners in Ames, Ankeny, and communities throughout Central Iowa, including Johnston, Gilbert, Huxley, Boone, Grimes, Story City, Roland, and Bondurant. These communities are among the company’s priority service areas.
View all service areas to see where we work, or learn more about remodeling services available in Ames and Ankeny.
Frequently Asked Questions About Basement Remodeling
We establish a clear project cost before construction begins based on the agreed-upon design and project details. The goal is to give you a realistic understanding of the investment upfront rather than presenting an incomplete starting price and adding expected costs later.
That depends on your basement's condition and what you want the finished space to include. A project may involve framing, drywall, flooring, lighting, electrical work, cabinetry, trim, and other finish details. We work through those needs during design and build the plan around your particular basement.
Basement bedrooms generally need to meet applicable emergency escape and rescue opening requirements. We account for egress and other relevant code requirements while planning the space so we can incorporate them into the project from the beginning.
We use BuilderTrend to keep project information organized in one place. You can use the client portal to follow updates, view photos, and see project logs while work is underway.
Yes. We back our craftsmanship with a five-year warranty. Product warranties vary by manufacturer and may provide additional coverage depending on the materials selected.
Financing options are available for qualifying homeowners through our lending partners. We can discuss available options during your consultation so you can decide whether financing makes sense for your project.
Give Your Basement a Reason to Be Used
An unfinished or outdated basement can become some of the most useful square footage in your home. Cyclone Contracting can help you plan the space, work through selections, and build it around how you want to use your home. Schedule a consultation to start planning your basement remodeling project today.
What our clients say about us
The team at Cyclone Contracting just finished up installing our new living room window and it looks amazing! Dave, Cody, Rodney and Hunter did amazing work, communicated great and treated our house like there own while they were here. Great experience!
We had Cyclone Contracting do a bathroom remodel. There were some hiccups along the way, as in almost any construction project, and they were handled promptly and professionally. We love our new bathroom!
We used Cyclone Contractors for the remodel of our bathroom and it was worth every penny. They worked hard to design a bathroom that was within our budget. It’s not only a beautiful bathroom but it’s functional for our lifestyle as well. Their team (subcontractors too) were all professional, responsive, and kind throughout the project.
Had my front porched remodeled by Cyclone Construction. The work they did was outstanding, and Nathan, Dave, Cody, and Milo were great to work with. Will definitely use them again if I've got any major remodeling work that I need to have done.
We hired Cyclone Contracting to put up blinds in our sunroom and we couldn't be happier! Michelle came out and was a huge help with the selection. I couldn't have done it without her. They came in yesterday after only four weeks and Dan and DJ came out today for the installation. They were great and very knowledgeable about their product. Everyone was fantastic from start to finish!
Our Showroom
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed