Upper Arlington has some of the oldest suburban basements in the Columbus area. The 1920s Tudors and colonials in the older sections often have older masonry foundations, lower ceilings, and narrow stairways that limit what can be carried down. Mid-century ranches and two-stories usually offer more usable space but may carry a finish from decades ago. Homes built where older ones were torn down bring modern poured walls and taller basements. Because UA lots are mature and tightly spaced, placing an egress window well takes planning. Permits go through the city's own building division.
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Upper Arlington, or UA, is the established suburb just northwest of Ohio State's campus, with the Scioto River on its west edge. It was laid out as a planned community in the 1910s and is mostly residential.
Homes here: 1920s Tudors and colonials in the older sections, a large stock of mid-century ranches and two-stories, and new homes built where older ones were torn down. Lots are mature and often tightly spaced.
Permits and approvals: Upper Arlington handles permits through its own building division, and the city has zoning rules on setbacks and lot coverage that affect additions and exterior projects. We’ll talk through what applies to your property on the estimate.
Neighborhoods include Old Arlington, Tremont area, Mallway, Northam Park area and Kingsdale area.
Every service below is available to homeowners in Upper Arlington (43220, 43221).
Update a dated finished basement with a better layout, lighting, and flooring, and fix what is behind old walls.
See details →A larger basement window and well for bedrooms, emergency escape, and more daylight downstairs.
See details →A basement theater or media room with planned seating, wiring, lighting, and sound control.
See details →Turn bare concrete and open joists into warm, comfortable living space built around how you live.
See details →Add a full or half bath below grade, with drains, venting, and pumps planned around your plumbing.
See details →A basement bar or kitchenette with a sink, cabinets, counters, and space for a beverage fridge.
See details →A short call is the quickest way to get going. Tell us about your basement project in Upper Arlington, and we’ll talk through options, what affects the cost, and next steps. Free, with no obligation.
Call now (614) 555-0102Interior finishing mostly falls under building permits rather than zoning. The city's rules on setbacks and lot coverage can matter when work reaches outside the house, such as an egress window well near a side property line or a new exterior stairwell. We look at the lot and the rules before planning those pieces.