Cost to Remodel a Basement Guide
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Finalize floor plan and 3D renderings . Working with our Assistant Project Manager and suppliers to help you make all of your product decisions. All permits, demolition, debris removal, portable toilet on site, all materials to include building materials, counter tops, all fixtures, tile, flooring, cabinets, accessories, lights, painting and finish work. Rough and finish electrical and plumbing. Professionally cleaned on completion. All managed by our professional Project Managers and using our online project management system in order to provide great communication and a stress-free experience. All work done to meet all Massachusetts and Connecticut Building Codes.
*Each budget range does not necessarily include every item listed below it. It is meant to show options that can increase prices in that budget range or that may move you to a higher budget range.
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$65K+ Essential Basement Remodel
- 800 square feet or less
- Framing, insulation, and plastering
- Electrical to code with standard surface-mount ceiling lights
- Finish walls and ceiling
- Carpet on stairs and flooring
- Standard electric heat
- Finish work to match existing home style
- Painting
- No air conditioning, no bathroom, and no bar
Step 1: In-Home Consultation
- During the in-home visit we get to see the area we will be remodeling and further discuss your project.
- Continue getting to know each other, what is important to you, and gather as much information as possible in terms of design and scope of work.
- Together we will decide if we can create a fixed cost proposal without designing the project in detail and making all of the product selections needed.
- Have a more in-depth discussion about what you are looking for in the contractor you want to work with. We will also discuss and confirm the project budget range options to determine your interest in moving forward with the design process.
- We will also discuss with you the next step if you choose to go forward, which is to sign our Design/Build agreement.
- At the end of this meeting if we both confident about working together, your CORE Remodeling Consultant will prepare a Design/Build agreement for your project.
$95K+ Mid-Level Basement Remodel
- 800 to 1,000 square feet
- Framing, insulation, and plastering
- Half bath or full bath (no tile finishes; standard prefab shower and stock shower door)
- Electrical to code with recessed or similar LED lighting
- Minisplit heating and cooling system or new zone off the existing HVAC
- Finish walls and ceiling
- Luxury vinyl flooring
- Finish work to match existing home style
- Painting
- No bar and no kitchenette
Step 2: Design/Build Agreement
- Review your Design/Build agreement, which includes a basic description of the steps and phases of the process, as well as an estimated budget range of your proposed project.
- Agree CORE Remodeling is the right contractor for your project and that you are ready to move forward.
- Sign the Design/Build agreement and provide the design retainer for the project.
$125K+ Upscale Basement Remodel
- 1,000 square feet or more
- Multiple rooms (e.g. gyms, offices, playrooms, etc.)
- Framing, insulation, and plastering
- Full bathroom with tile shower, double sink vanity, upgraded fixtures, and custom shower door
- Steam shower features
- Kitchenette or full kitchen
- Granite countertops, pendant lighting, sink, faucet, and microwave
- Wet bar
- Electric fireplace with faux stone or custom mantle
- Electrical to code with recessed or similar LED lighting
- Finish walls and ceiling
- Luxury vinyl flooring & carpeted stairs
- Mini-split heating/cooling or new HVAC zone
- Finish work to match existing home style
- Added crown molding
- Painting of multiple rooms, including accent walls
Step 3: Design & Planning
Upon acceptance of the Design/Build agreement and payment of the required design retainer, we will begin the detailed design work which includes:
- Gather all required information for your project.
- Further development of the design and final project concept drawings.
- Assistance with product and material selections.
- Create the detailed specifications for your project.
Our Warranty to You CORE Remodeling Services, Inc. warrants all labor performed and material installed at the job site, for a period of (5) FIVE year from date of installation. All workmanship shall conform to the guidelines found in the publication “Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers, Fifth Edition, 2015 , National Association of Home Builders of the United States. If an item is not covered in that publications, standard industry practice shall govern. This may include the dispute resolution process as specified in the contract documents or by applicable laws. This warranty does not include normal wear and tear, and/or product abuse.
Under this warranty, CORE Remodeling Services will be provided the opportunity to have one of its representatives assess any damage identified to be caused by CORE Remodeling Services, Inc employees and/or material installed by CORE Remodeling Services. If said damage is judged to be the fault of CORE Remodeling Services workmanship and/or material, CORE Remodeling Services will at no cost to the Owner repair or replace defective material.
