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What We Build

Remodeling and Construction Services in Murray

Every Murray project starts with a written scope, schedule, and estimate, then is built to one standard through closeout.

Remodel Bathroom Remodeling Demolition; layout and framing changes; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; insulation; drywall and cement backer board; waterproofing; tile; cabinetry; countertops; finish carpentry; and fixtures.
Remodel Kitchen Remodeling Demolition; layout and framing changes; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; drywall; flooring; cabinetry; countertops; backsplash tile; finish carpentry; and appliance and fixture installation.
Remodel Basement Remodeling Demolition of existing finishes; egress corrections where code requires them; layout and framing changes; updated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; insulation; drywall; hard flooring; finish carpentry; fixtures; and carpet.
Remodel Full Home Renovations Demolition; structural and layout changes; windows and doors; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical updates; insulation; drywall; and complete interior finish.
Add Space Basement Finishing Egress windows and window wells; framing and soffits; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; insulation; drywall; tile and hard flooring; finish carpentry; paint; fixtures; and carpet.
Add Space Home Additions Excavation and foundation; framing; roof tie-in; windows and exterior envelope matched to the existing structure; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; insulation; drywall; and interior finish.
Add Space Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning and feasibility review; a foundation for detached units; framing; a separate exterior entrance; full plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; insulation; drywall; flooring; cabinetry and countertops; and finish.
Build Custom Homes Site work; foundation; framing; roofing; windows and exterior envelope; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; insulation; drywall; and all interior and exterior finish.
Build Commercial and Tenant Improvements Demolition of existing improvements; layout and partition framing; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical modifications; fire protection adjustments; insulation; drywall; ceilings; paint; flooring; millwork; fixtures; and the final inspection.

Census Housing Data

54.2 Percent of Murray Homes Built before 1980

Of Murray's 21,557 housing units, 54.2 percent were built before 1980. Murray's median year built is 1978.

Housing units: 21,557
Median year built: 1978
Built before 1980: 54.2%
Built 2000 or later: 18.6%
Owner-occupied: 64.7%
Single-family detached: 52.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates for Murray, Tables B25001, B25003, B25024, B25034, and B25035, with the owner-occupied share measured against occupied homes and the other shares against all housing units.

Permits and Inspections

Building Permits in Murray

Murray requires every building permit application to be submitted online through eProcess 360.

Murray

Murray Building Division

The division's basement finish checklist, updated September 16, 2024, asks for a Second Kitchen Covenant when a kitchen is added and for interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It also asks for the state license numbers of the general, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical contractors before a permit is issued.

Phone: 801-270-2431
Portal: eProcess 360

Plan Submittals

Source: Murray, Building Division.

A Murray basement finish submittal is accepted for plan review only when it is complete. The checklist also lists items that include these.

A floor plan at 1/4 inch to 1 foot or larger with each room labeled by its use
A path at least 36 inches high and 36 inches wide to a yard or court from any window well under a deck or porch
Bedrooms of at least 70 square feet and no smaller than 7 by 10 feet, each with a smoke and carbon monoxide detector and a window
The R-value of the insulation to be installed
A wall detail showing draftstopping and fireblocking
Supply and return air for the basement, and combustion air for the furnace and water heater
Framing that meets the residential code span tables, or a design an engineer approves, for any structural change
Every outlet, switch, and other electrical component shown on the plans

Source: Murray, Basement Finish Permit checklist, updated September 16, 2024.

Accessory Dwelling Units

ADU Rules in Murray

Murray's ADU application, updated July 14, 2026, lists requirements that include these, along with the expected review time.

A qualifying single-family residential lot, with no approved short-term rental operating on the property
Permanent owner occupancy of either the primary home or the ADU as a principal residence
An owner-occupancy covenant recorded with the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office before final land use approval
The ADU Permit application, with detailed architectural and site plans, emailed to the Planning Division
A planning decision about three weeks after a complete application is submitted
A separate building permit application to the Building Division once land use approval is granted, with no construction or occupancy until that permit is issued
No rental of the home or the ADU for less than 30 days at a time
One address and one utility meter for the house
A licensed contractor for the build, because Murray does not permit owner-building of an ADU

Utah's ADU statutes apply in Murray as well, as our ADU page explains.

Source: Murray, Accessory Dwelling Unit Application. We check the current application against your parcel before design begins.

Utah ADU Law and Building Code

Relief: U.S. Geological Survey, The National Map. County lines: U.S. Census Bureau.

Where We Build

Murray and Salt Lake County

Beyond Murray, our Salt Lake County page explains which office issues the permit for an address and lists every community we serve there.

Salt Lake County Permits and Communities

What Homeowners Ask

Murray Remodeling and Permit Questions

Do I need a covenant to add a kitchen to my Murray basement?

Yes. When a basement finish adds a kitchen, Murray's checklist calls for a Second Kitchen Covenant. We account for the covenant in preconstruction.

Which office issues building permits in Murray?

Every building permit application goes to the Murray Building Division online through eProcess 360. The division's number is 801-270-2431.

What We Guarantee

Signature Guarantees

Our Signature Guarantees define a refined construction experience built on clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution from start to finish.

All four are written into every proposal we deliver.

Investment Certainty

The contractor's fee is fixed once the contract is signed and does not change through completion.

Schedule Certainty

Your project schedule is established upfront and actively managed through completion and closeout.

Same-Day Communication

Project-related messages receive a same-day response, keeping communication clear, timely, and accountable.

Progress Reports

Weekly reports, photos, and project updates are delivered directly to you throughout every phase of construction.

General Contractor in Murray, Utah