Typical Cost to Finish a Basement???

[Tarolisol]

I am doing my basement right now about 800sqf, my self with a with tiled shower, should end up costing about $4500-5000 with everything said and done.

[Glennrf38]

The ussual rule of thumb is labour = 1 - 1.5 * materials. So according to that rule, Sean's basement through a contractor should be $10000 - $12500. It's a good estimating tool.

[tgoeujon]

just got mine done and @ 1200sq ft it cost just over 15000, i had a tank room designed into the plan though and im pretty sure the cost went up due to the request as the guy thought i was nuts lol

[saltynuts]

when i did my basement i had them do the bathroom only.
i did the rest. the only thing someone else did was the tapeing and textureing.
about $5000 to do it all!

[VFX]

Very interesting thanks...

I wish I had the time (& skills!) to do the work myself.

So the quotes I've been given are actually quite fair by the looks of things.

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[saltynuts]

the bathroom is what will cost you the most!
have fun in your search.

[mark]

For our new place 3 years ago was getting quotes in around $20K.

After seeing a house a buddy had bought where the previous owners had just kicked over in excess of $20k for a crappy build, then all those Holmes on Homes shows, figured I'd do mine myself.

And a comment about the Home Warranty program, what a joke.

[BMW Rider]

It really depends on the extras. Basic framing and drywall won't be too much, but any cabinet work, upgraded fixtures or things like fireplaces will add up fast. You need to get the exact details from each developer on what that quote includes so you can be sure your comparing apples to apples.

[Flavio]

alot depends on finishes,there are price differences between drywalled ceilings and drop ceilings.you can send 5k or 9k on a bathroom alone,10k sounds about right for a regular basement of that size.the advantage of the builder is you have them for warranty as opposed to a contractor you may never see again.good luck.

[Sebae again]

3 is very fair,2 wants to put 5k in his pocket for a few phone calls and visits and 1 probably has a Hummer in his garage. If this is in a project you could be your own contractor by talking to some of the trades people.If guys are on site sometimes they will work after hours or weekends to make some extra money at a decent rate.