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BASEMENT FINISHING Pricing
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A finished basement adds real living space and real value to your home, and it starts with a clear plan and honest numbers. Here’s what each level of finish includes and what it costs.
500-700 SF Basement Remodel - Includes New Bath
Custom
$105K+
Estimated timeline: 10-13 weeks. Fully finished basement with new bath and laundry room
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with laundry room + custom shower with niche
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
Ejector pump + bathroom fixtures + laundry connections included
New electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + mosaic shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + upgraded red oak staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$95K+
Estimated timeline: 10-13 weeks.
Finished basement with new bath, existing laundry plumbing retained
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with bathroom + custom shower base
Plumbing stays in existing locations (no relocation)
Ejector pump + bathroom fixtures + shower waterproofing included
New electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + mosaic shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Pull & Replace
$90K+
Estimated timeline: 10-13 weeks.
Finished basement with new small bath, no laundry room
Demolition as needed
Layout improvements within existing footprint (small bathroom)
Plumbing stays in existing locations (no relocation)
Ejector pump + standard shower or tub + waterproofing included
New electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + LVT bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
500-700 SF Basement Remodel - No Bath Included
Custom
$70K+
Estimated timeline: 8-11 weeks.
Finished basement with new laundry room, no bath
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with laundry room
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
Laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + white primed staircase railing
Interior doors + laundry room cabinets + trim
Full painting
Signature
$65K+
Estimated timeline: 7-8 weeks.
Finished basement, no bath or laundry room
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with storage or office
Plumbing remains in existing locations (no relocation)
No new plumbing work
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Interior doors + trim
Full painting
700-1000 SF Basement Remodel - Includes New Bath
Custom
$110K+
Estimated timeline: 10-13 weeks.
Fully finished basement with new bath, office and laundry room
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with office, laundry room + custom shower
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
New bathroom + laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + detailed shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + upgraded red oak staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$100K+
Estimated timeline: 8-11 weeks.
Finished basement with new bath, existing laundry plumbing retained
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with bathroom + custom shower base
Plumbing stays in existing locations (no relocation)
Ejector pump + bathroom fixtures + shower waterproofing included
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + detailed shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Good
$95K+
Estimated timeline: 8-10 weeks.
Finished basement with new small bath, no laundry room
Demolition as needed
Layout improvements within existing footprint (small bathroom)
Plumbing stays in existing locations (no relocation)
Standard shower or tub + waterproofing included
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + LVT bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
700-1000 SF Basement Remodel - No Bath Included
Custom
$75K+
Estimated timeline: 7-10 weeks.
Finished basement with new laundry room, no bath
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with office + storage
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
Laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$70K+
Estimated timeline: 7-8 weeks.
Finished basement, no bath or laundry room
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with storage
Plumbing remains in existing locations (no relocation)
No new plumbing work
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Interior doors + trim
Full painting
1000-1500 SF Basement Finishing - Includes New Bath
Custom
$130K+
Estimated timeline: 12-15 weeks.
Fully finished basement with new bath and laundry room
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with multiple rooms + custom shower
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
New bathroom + laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + detailed shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + upgraded red oak staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$120K+
Estimated timeline: 12-15 weeks.
Finished basement with new bath, existing laundry plumbing retained
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with additional room + custom shower base
Plumbing remains in existing locations
New bathroom fixtures + laundry connections included
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + detailed shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Good
$115K+
Estimated timeline: 10-12 weeks.
Finished basement with new small bath, no laundry room
Demolition as needed
Layout improvements within existing footprint with small bathroom
Plumbing remains in existing locations
Standard shower or tub + waterproofing included
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + LVT bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
1000-1500 SF Basement Finishing - No Bath Included
Custom
$95K+
Estimated timeline: 10-13 weeks.
Finished basement with new laundry room, no bath
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with laundry room + storage
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
Laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$90K+
Estimated timeline: 8-10 weeks.
Finished basement, no bath or laundry
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with storage
Plumbing remains in existing locations
No new plumbing work
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + white primed staircase railing
Interior doors + trim
Full painting
1500-2000 SF Basement Finishing - Includes New Bath
Custom
$160K+
Estimated timeline: 14-17 weeks.
Fully finished basement with new bath and laundry room
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with multiple rooms + custom shower
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
New bathroom + laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + detailed shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + upgraded red oak staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$150K+
Estimated timeline: 14-17 weeks.
Finished basement with new bath, existing laundry plumbing retained
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with multiple rooms + custom shower base
Plumbing remains in existing locations
New bathroom fixtures + laundry connections included
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + detailed shower floor + tiled bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Good
$145K+
Estimated timeline: 12-14 weeks.
Finished basement with new small bath, no laundry room
Demolition as needed
Layout improvements within existing footprint (small bathroom)
Plumbing remains in existing locations
Standard shower or tub + waterproofing included
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
Tile shower walls + LVT bathroom floor
LVT flooring + standard white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
1500-2000 SF Basement Finishing - No Bath Included
Custom
$120K+
Estimated timeline: 12-15 weeks.
Fully finished basement with new laundry room, no bath
Full demolition down to framing (walls + ceiling)
Fully redesigned layout with room + storage
Plumbing can be relocated to fit new layout
Laundry connections included
New electrical throughout
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + white primed staircase railing
Cabinets, interior doors + trim
Full painting
Signature
$115K+
Estimated timeline: 12-14 weeks.
Finished basement, no bath or laundry
Demolition as needed
Updated layout with storage
Plumbing remains in existing locations
No new plumbing work
Updated electrical
New insulation + drywall
LVT flooring + white primed staircase railing
Interior doors + trim
Full painting
This price guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual agreement. Final pricing will be provided by your architectural designer. Pricing is based on typical project assumptions, including standard room sizes, layouts, and baseline quantities of materials, fixtures, and finishes; variations in size, selections, quantities, and overall scope will impact final cost. Exclusions include appliances, decorative lighting, permit and architect fees, structural changes (unless specified), code corrections, mold or asbestos remediation, moving personal belongings, and relocation or modification of existing plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems. Any unforeseen conditions requiring repair or adjustment will be addressed with additional pricing as needed. Allowances and finishes are estimates, and all project pricing will vary based on the unique scope and selections.