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How much will I pay to finish my basement?
You can use a rough figure of $33.00 to $36.00 a square foot for basic and complete basement finishing for
basements 1000 square feet of larger. You will see some internet sites quoting lower rates, but after seeing
hundreds of proposals in the last year $35.00 with carpet is about the average. For a higher quality finish with
extra features (wet bar, built in cabinets, higher end fixtures) you will start around $40.00 a square foot and up.
For basements under 1,000 square feet the average cost per square foot increases if you have a bathroom in
the design. Recent examples I have seen include, a 800 square foot basement with bath room, recreation
room, and two bedrooms with basic professional finish, $29,300.00 (from a lower priced company). If you
count on $3300 for every 100 square feet finished you will have a good idea.
If your not adding a bathroom and just need an office or play space for the kids you can figure on about $23.00
to $26.00 a square foot. Recent projects I have seen include a 550 square foot finish of two rooms including
carpet and recessed lighting for $15,700 (2007).
Some smaller firms don't mind if you do the painting or the trim. That can save you money if you are on a
budget. Larger companies general will not bid a project that the home owner wants to participate in the
construction. This is another reason why utilizing a referral service that matches your project to contractors
that will meet your requirements can be a real time saver. See us at bandbbuilding.bigstep.com
How long will it take?
A 1000 square foot basement will take from about seven weeks to twelve weeks depending on the size of
company you select. This does not include the time it will take to have your permit approved through your local
building department.
How do I know I am getting a good company?
There are many resources on line to help you with that. Check the Better Business Bureau
and call references. Also check the insurance. Click here for one site that has good examples of what you
should ask and do.
Should I get a Permit?
Yes. Many home owners do not understand that if you ever have damage to your home, and the cause started
in the basement, it may not be covered by insurance if you did not have a permit on the basement finish. It
also insures that the contractor has built your basement to the minimum building codes. A contractor that
recommends you complete your basement with out a permit may be looking to cut corners, and problems will
not appear for months or years (like the first big rain storm that floods your basement).
Is finishing my basement a good investment?
The average return on a finished basement is around 70% of what you spend. That of course includes all the
do it your self basements as well as the high quality professional finished basements. It would stand to logic
that the higher and better quality finish the better your return on investment. If this is a major concern you
should check with an experienced real estate professional, as your neighborhood, current size of your home,
and current selling conditions will have an impact on the answer.
Most home owners finish a basement to fill a need of new space for children, an office or just more space to
entertain and host family and friends. Adding 1,000 square feet of professional finished basement at $35.00 a
square foot, is a lot less money than purchasing a new home where that same additional square footage will
cost $150.00. In this case it seems to make financial sense.
Where do I find a Contractor?
Many sources are available. The traditional sources are, friends or neighbors who have had a similar project
completed. Yellow pages, Internet directories or web sites, and referral services. Our company is local referral
service. We not only refer companies to you, we also screen the project to make sure we send a company that
matches your project. Every other referral service we know simply takes your information, and sells it to up to
five contractors. This can waste a lot of your time and the contractors time. Most of the better contractors that I
know do not participate in the national or local referral service lead plans as they don't need to, as a good
contracting company is busy, and works from better sources of new customers, like referrals and My One
Call. Click here to visit us Which ever source, or combination of sources you use, please make sure to do a
complete reference, license, work quality, and insurance check on your own of the contractor you select. Also
make sure that the contractor does similar work. Just because they built your neighbors deck does not qualify
them to do a basement finish.
And then what Happens?
You will need about one hour per appointment with each contractor. In the first appointment each will discuss
your project, make suggestions, measure your basement, and introduce their
company to you.
Most companies will have some sort of estimate back with in a week, and will most likely want to meet with
you again to explain the estimate. Some times you may decide to go with a professional design, and that can
take another appointment.
During this selection period make sure you budget your own time to call references and go see work of the
contractors you are considering. I am always amazed how often home owners sign a contract with out talking
to a company's references at all! Please make the time and put in the energy to check your contractor's
references, licensing, and insurance.
How many estimates should I get?
As many as you need to feel you can make a good choice. Do remember that even though these initial
appointments and some full estimates are free, you are asking a contractor to spend between four and eight
hours at no charge to compete for your business. The rule of thumb seems to be three estimates is a good
number. You can always get more later.
If your ready to discuss your basement finishing project please call us or contact us through our web site. Our
services are free to home owners. Click Here
You can use a rough figure of $33.00 to $36.00 a square foot for basic and complete basement finishing for
basements 1000 square feet of larger. You will see some internet sites quoting lower rates, but after seeing
hundreds of proposals in the last year $35.00 with carpet is about the average. For a higher quality finish with
extra features (wet bar, built in cabinets, higher end fixtures) you will start around $40.00 a square foot and up.
For basements under 1,000 square feet the average cost per square foot increases if you have a bathroom in
the design. Recent examples I have seen include, a 800 square foot basement with bath room, recreation
room, and two bedrooms with basic professional finish, $29,300.00 (from a lower priced company). If you
count on $3300 for every 100 square feet finished you will have a good idea.
If your not adding a bathroom and just need an office or play space for the kids you can figure on about $23.00
to $26.00 a square foot. Recent projects I have seen include a 550 square foot finish of two rooms including
carpet and recessed lighting for $15,700 (2007).
Some smaller firms don't mind if you do the painting or the trim. That can save you money if you are on a
budget. Larger companies general will not bid a project that the home owner wants to participate in the
construction. This is another reason why utilizing a referral service that matches your project to contractors
that will meet your requirements can be a real time saver. See us at bandbbuilding.bigstep.com
How long will it take?
A 1000 square foot basement will take from about seven weeks to twelve weeks depending on the size of
company you select. This does not include the time it will take to have your permit approved through your local
building department.
How do I know I am getting a good company?
There are many resources on line to help you with that. Check the Better Business Bureau
and call references. Also check the insurance. Click here for one site that has good examples of what you
should ask and do.
Should I get a Permit?
Yes. Many home owners do not understand that if you ever have damage to your home, and the cause started
in the basement, it may not be covered by insurance if you did not have a permit on the basement finish. It
also insures that the contractor has built your basement to the minimum building codes. A contractor that
recommends you complete your basement with out a permit may be looking to cut corners, and problems will
not appear for months or years (like the first big rain storm that floods your basement).
Is finishing my basement a good investment?
The average return on a finished basement is around 70% of what you spend. That of course includes all the
do it your self basements as well as the high quality professional finished basements. It would stand to logic
that the higher and better quality finish the better your return on investment. If this is a major concern you
should check with an experienced real estate professional, as your neighborhood, current size of your home,
and current selling conditions will have an impact on the answer.
Most home owners finish a basement to fill a need of new space for children, an office or just more space to
entertain and host family and friends. Adding 1,000 square feet of professional finished basement at $35.00 a
square foot, is a lot less money than purchasing a new home where that same additional square footage will
cost $150.00. In this case it seems to make financial sense.
Where do I find a Contractor?
Many sources are available. The traditional sources are, friends or neighbors who have had a similar project
completed. Yellow pages, Internet directories or web sites, and referral services. Our company is local referral
service. We not only refer companies to you, we also screen the project to make sure we send a company that
matches your project. Every other referral service we know simply takes your information, and sells it to up to
five contractors. This can waste a lot of your time and the contractors time. Most of the better contractors that I
know do not participate in the national or local referral service lead plans as they don't need to, as a good
contracting company is busy, and works from better sources of new customers, like referrals and My One
Call. Click here to visit us Which ever source, or combination of sources you use, please make sure to do a
complete reference, license, work quality, and insurance check on your own of the contractor you select. Also
make sure that the contractor does similar work. Just because they built your neighbors deck does not qualify
them to do a basement finish.
And then what Happens?
You will need about one hour per appointment with each contractor. In the first appointment each will discuss
your project, make suggestions, measure your basement, and introduce their
company to you.
Most companies will have some sort of estimate back with in a week, and will most likely want to meet with
you again to explain the estimate. Some times you may decide to go with a professional design, and that can
take another appointment.
During this selection period make sure you budget your own time to call references and go see work of the
contractors you are considering. I am always amazed how often home owners sign a contract with out talking
to a company's references at all! Please make the time and put in the energy to check your contractor's
references, licensing, and insurance.
How many estimates should I get?
As many as you need to feel you can make a good choice. Do remember that even though these initial
appointments and some full estimates are free, you are asking a contractor to spend between four and eight
hours at no charge to compete for your business. The rule of thumb seems to be three estimates is a good
number. You can always get more later.
If your ready to discuss your basement finishing project please call us or contact us through our web site. Our
services are free to home owners. Click Here
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