Basement finishing in Shelley

Shelley is a Bingham County town on the east side of the Snake River, south of Idaho Falls, with 4,785 people at the 2020 census. It's potato country, home to Idaho's annual Spud Day each September, and houses in town sit close to farm ground.

What Shelley homeowners ask for

• Basement bedrooms with egress for larger families
• A second bathroom downstairs
• Remodels of older finished basements in town
• Family rooms and game rooms

Homes in town and out

Inside Shelley, the city's rules apply; rural properties fall under Bingham County. Older homes in town may have small basement windows and dated finishes, while newer houses and farm homes outside town often have larger basements that were never finished. Irrigation canals and laterals run through and around town, and private sprinkler and power lines are common, so any digging for window wells should start with a utility locate and a check for private lines.

Permits

Because Shelley is in Bingham County, Idaho Falls and Bonneville County permits don't apply. Your contractor should confirm with the City of Shelley or Bingham County, depending on the address.

Services in Shelley

• Complete basement finishingFraming, insulation, wiring, heat, drywall and floors that turn bare concrete into finished rooms.
• Basement remodelsReworking an older finished basement: new layout, updated wiring and insulation, fresh surfaces.
• Basement bathroom additionsA new bath downstairs, from slab trenching or a builder rough-in to the final plumbing inspection.
• Legal basement bedroomsEgress windows, wells, alarms and permits so a basement room counts as a real bedroom.
• Home theaters and wet barsMedia rooms, game rooms and bars with wiring, plumbing, lighting and sound control built in.

Nearby areas

• Idaho Falls
• Ammon
• Iona
• Rigby