Rough Roots builds basements, man caves, garage lofts and shop conversions finished into real, climate-controlled rooms for homeowners in Norman. We're a Cleveland County contractor based in Mustang, and Norman is south of the metro, an easy run down I-44, so you're not waiting on a crew that drives in from an hour away.
Norman's west side has boomed with new construction, and those newer homes are exactly the kind that need fencing, pergolas and outdoor living added after move-in. Not every house in Oklahoma has a basement, but almost every one has space going to waste, whether it is an unfinished basement, a hot garage, an empty bonus room over the garage, or a shop that could be a lot more. Rough Roots turns that space into a real room. Man caves, home theaters, game rooms, home gyms, offices, garage lofts and shop conversions, framed, insulated, wired and finished to code. In Norman, that means basements, man caves, garage lofts and shop conversions finished into real, climate-controlled rooms. Norman sits on the same expansive clay as the rest of central Oklahoma, so structural footings are non-negotiable. Whether your home is one of Norman's established properties or a newer build, we scope the job to your lot and your budget, give you a firm price before we start, and build it to last.
We frame, insulate and finish unfinished basements into real living space, with moisture control and egress handled the right way so it stays dry and passes inspection.
Bars, game rooms, media rooms and hangout spaces built around how you actually want to use them, wired for a projector, a big screen or sound.
Turn a garage into a heated and cooled, finished room. An office, bedroom, gym or studio, insulated and drywalled to match the rest of the house.
Finish the space above the garage or that unused bonus room into a real bedroom, office or media room instead of storage.
Convert a shop or outbuilding into finished, climate-controlled space, framed and wired for how you plan to use it.
We handle framing, insulation, electrical and HVAC coordination and drywall, and we pull the permits so the finished space is legal and counts as living area.
Norman is home of the University of Oklahoma, with a mix of historic near-campus homes, rental properties and fast-growing new subdivisions on the west side closest to us. A finished basement, man cave or garage conversion is only worth it if it is done right, with proper moisture control, insulation, egress and permits. Cut corners on those and you get mold, a cold room, or space that does not count at resale. Rough Roots is a contractor first, so we handle the framing, electrical, HVAC and finish work as one job, built to code. Because Norman is south of the metro, an easy run down I-44, you get faster scheduling, a builder on site instead of a project manager, and warranty follow-up you can actually hold us to.
Serving Norman and Cleveland County, OK.
The cost in Norman depends on the size of the space, the finishes, and whether you add a bathroom or a bedroom that needs an egress window. A basic bonus room finish is very different from a full basement with a bath and a wet bar. Tell us the space and request a free estimate, or text 405-887-1613 for a real number.
When a basements & bonus rooms project needs a permit, we file it through the City of Norman and coordinate any inspections, so you don't have to manage the paperwork.
Yes. Man caves, home theaters, game rooms and bars are some of our favorite projects. We frame, wire and finish the space around how you want to use it, including the wiring for a projector or a big TV, sound, and a bar or mini fridge. Tell us the vibe and we will build it.
Yes. A garage conversion means insulating, adding heating and cooling, finishing the floor, walls and ceiling, and often replacing the garage door with a wall and windows. It turns a hot, unfinished garage into a real office, bedroom, gym or studio. It does change your parking and sometimes your permit and tax picture, and we walk you through all of that.
Moisture control is the first thing we look at, because finishing over a damp basement just traps the problem. We address any water intrusion, use the right vapor barriers and insulation, and make sure the space is sealed and ventilated before we close up the walls. Done right, it stays dry and comfortable.
Yes, when it is permitted. Adding finished, heated and cooled square footage raises both the appeal and the value of your home, and a finished basement or bonus room is space buyers notice. The key is that it is permitted, since unpermitted finished space may not count toward your official living area.
Most projects run a few weeks to a couple of months depending on size, whether you are adding a bathroom, and how much electrical and HVAC work is involved. We give you a realistic schedule up front and build the permit and inspection time into it.
All Basements & Bonus Rooms work
Rough Roots serves Mustang, OK, Yukon, OK, Tuttle, OK, Bridge Creek, OK, South Oklahoma City Metro. Call 405-887-1613 or request a free estimate.