About 600 sq ft
One room and a storage area.
- Framing, foam and insulation
- Wiring, 10 to 12 lights and outlets
- Drywall, taped and painted
- Vinyl plank floor
- One door, trim and paint
- A bath or an egress window
By size
What each size includes
Each is a basement of that size that is dry or damp, not wet. Your written quote, after the test, sets the number.
About 900 sq ft
Most commonA family room and a bedroom.
- Everything in 600 sq ft
- A second room, framed and finished
- Plumbing roughed in for a future bath
- Duct extensions for heat and air
- A finished bath
About 1,200 sq ft
A family room, a bedroom and an office.
- Everything in 900 sq ft
- A third room, framed and finished
- Built-in storage along one wall
- A finished bath
- A laundry corner
About 1,500 sq ft
A full level: family room, two bedrooms and a laundry corner.
- Everything in 1,200 sq ft
- A fourth room, or a larger family room
- A laundry corner, with a sink and a drain
- A finished bath
- An egress window for each bedroom
A damp result adds a vapor plan, and permit fees go on the quote at cost. The test and report come first, at a set fee quoted when you book, credited to the job if you sign within 60 days.
Add-on lines
What is priced on its own line
These sit outside the size ranges, and each is its own line on your quote.
Add-ons
Egress window and well
A cut in the foundation wall, a window, a well with a drain and a cover. Utility locating and the permit are extra.
Half bath
A toilet and a vanity, rough-in plumbing, a vented fan and a floor. Needs a drain at the right depth.
Three-quarter bath
A shower, a toilet and a vanity, with a waterproofed pan and tile. A pump adds to the price.
Laundry corner
A washer box, a drain, a dryer vent and a sink.
Vapor plan, for a damp result
Closed-cell foam against the walls and a dimpled membrane under the floor, for a 900-square-foot basement.
Sound insulation in the ceiling
Mineral wool in the joists and a second layer of drywall, for the whole ceiling of a 900-square-foot basement.
Your written quote lists each line with what is included.
What moves it
What sets where in the range you land
Four things do most of the work.
The test result
Dry is the lowest. Damp adds a vapor plan.
Ceiling height
Under 7 feet 6 inches means more boxing in and less choice of ceiling.
Rooms and doors
Each room adds framing, drywall and a door.
Plumbing
A bath or laundry adds a drain, and sometimes a pump.
Questions
Questions about price
Why a range and not a price?
Because we haven't tested your walls. After the test we write a quote with every line. The range is where most jobs of that size land.
Is the quote firm?
The quote is written for your basement. A line marked as an allowance, such as flooring or fixtures, changes only with what you choose, and each change is signed before it is done.
What is not in the ranges?
Waterproofing or drainage, a bath, an egress window, a laundry, appliances, furniture and any engineer's letter. Each is its own line.
Do you offer financing?
No. We take a deposit and stage payments, and the quote lists them.
Get a number for your basement
The test comes first, then a written quote.