@@priceandpride I posted that two years ago, finally finished my basement just months ago. I ended up with $67,000 in it. I did 100% of the work minus the drywall. 1700 sq ft. Full kitchen/bar, full bath, bedroom, large weight room with rubber flooring and media room that has 3 tvs/fireplace. Probably looking $150k+ if subcontracted out. It's truly a 2nd home down there.
Fantastic info! I've really been enjoying your videos (the one on getting around issues was just invaluable!) and love that you even broke down the approx cost for a DIY'r. I just bought a home with an unfinished and am really looking forward to applying the info I've learned from you and your videos. You are a youtube rockstar my friend.
We just bought out new home a few months ago with plans to develop the basement pretty quickly. I was mulling between doing everything but drywall myself or paying someone and came across this video. Sub'd, awesome content here sir, thank you!
Not the prices this time me around. Material has gone up so much... I personally do heating and air installs and for material alone $1,500-2000 there’s more to it than 2 ducts to properly do your basment
Wow you gave me exactly what I was looking for. This was very informative and helpful that you also threw in what the labor costs as well. Thank you for you knowledge and time for putting this together.
Great video Eddie. My builder wanted at least $50/sq ft to finish my brand new basement and I figure $20K tops if I do it myself with 2 bedrooms, a big 3/4 bath with double sinks and five foot shower, home theater room. Kitchenette area, work out room, and a big pantry too. I am doing it for a third or less than his price. I plan on doing soundproofing with Rockwool or similar product and some led lighting along with overhead fixtures in bedrooms with fan bracing done for future options. This breakdown was a big help for me to help in my permit process. Enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Great overview. One thing to note....this summary is assuming that you do not need to spend anything to address water problems (perimeter drains). A French drain in a basement will run ~$40/ft, sometimes more.
I know that this video was posted 6 years ago but I’m getting quotes around 80k to finish my 1800 sq ft basement. Seriously thinking about doing a lot of it thanks to your videos.
Eddie, are those costs you are giving us based on "contractor rates" for the materials? I know GC's get a bit of a break on cost. Thanks for doing this breakdown. It's easy to forget all the little things that go in to a project like that. LOVE your channel!!
Sweet. You clearly know your stuff, and I'm interested in your video DVD series. I also really appreciate how you answer questions on your videos. Had a run-in with an "expert" in a different field the other day on here, who did informative videos for the DIY-er, and then got ticked off when people asked for help. Some people. Stay safe, and keep up the good work!
Considering I'm in Lancaster & the space is the same size. I really appreciate this, been racking my brain trying to get the cost together so this was a big help!!
Just bought a brand new house just outside of Coatesville, and we're looking to finish the basement at some point. We probably don't need plumbing down there; not looking to put in a full far or powder room. Just a basic generic basement. Gives me a good idea of what to expect to pay...
Started watching your videos and let me tell you, for someone (me) with very little experience with tools and handy work, my wife and I finished our basement. Not the greatest but it came out nice!!! Much props to you for guiding us through alot of it.
Eddie’s pricing is spot in - (lumber might be a bit higher now with covid but everything else is still in line). Anybody on the fence about purchasing his training videos...do it! I bought them about 8-9 years ago and finished 2 of my basements with them. Now we’re moving again and guess what, I’m back for some more training and tips to build out my 3rd basement. Best money you’ll ever spend. Trust me!
Great video. This is just what I wanted. My basement doesn't even have floor joists and no one covers the cost for that, but this gave me a great idea of what I'm getting myself into!
What if the basement needed to be fixed for leaks first? Also, what do you think it would cost to add in a small laundry room? This has been a great intro to what we can expect when we remodel our house. Thank you so much!
That's too broad of an issue (basement leaks) to address without a professionals evaluation & recommendations. A lot of variables that could require different resolutions.
+David James Copper is still a viable option, but PEX water systems are easier to install and will outlast copper systems by decades:-) It's all personal choice though...Thanks for stopping by our channel David! Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan just had my first contractor come out and he says without painting and without doing the floor 40k at me... I asked him to itemize that quote he says" that's not a quote that's the exact price." and he wouldn't itemize the exact price.
2x4’s are currently $5.87 a piece at Home Depot (Wow! That’s the most expensive they’ve been in a while). I wonder how much this would raise the total price of a basement project?
Thanks for this video! We are researching basement remodeling and this makes me feel like its achievable. The only difference is we want to add a full bath .Thanks again!
I just did a 2 bedroom attic and I spent under 3k to do it all. My handy man only charge me $800 to do everything. When I say everything, yes I mean everything. Now it's all done and rented for $500/month.
Thanks Rick! Yeah...folks need to know what this project really costs. What what some contractors are charging their clients to finish their basement is absolutely insane! DIY'ers can complete this project at a fraction of what a contractor charges. Thanks for commenting. Eddie
Important note: you also have to account for all the new tools you will need to buy to do this job. I wonder how much all that would cost? I’m sure it’s still much less then if you had a contractor do it.
I know this is a bit old I had a guy come over to look at my basement for the full area about 780/ 800 sq feet wanted $42,000+ without any cabinetry just floor walls plumbing/ elec and I would have to paint 2018. and no bathroom. Living in Massachusetts is ridiculous
I clicked on this out of curiosity.. I did 2, 1000sq ft basements, my last house and current house and did it all my self for around $3K on ea project.. That's starting from scratch and it's fairly decent.. On either project, I didn't need plumbing, HVAC was already there, didn't need doors.. so depending on what you "need" you can do a basement for much less than 10K.. it's all subjective..
Damn, I'm at $20k on 1700 sq ft., 9 ft ceilings and about halfway done. How are you guys spending next to nothing? Heck I was $4k on lumber alone. $1500+ on wire. I've done everything on my own except drywall ($8700). I'm looking $40k-$45k total when complete.
Hi Eddie, Can you please update or make an video on revised rates in todays market price with updated options like radiant heating, smart home theater, smart electricals etc. Thanks.
Wish it was that way here... Chicago, for about 300 sq ft to finish close to 15000. Other than electrical and stain/polish floor Im doing it all for close to 5k. Great video
Greetings from The Czech Republic. It is interesting how cheap you get all this in the US. In my case down here 10 grand would be just to get the floors done. I'm not sure what is the best practices for basement renovation, I guess you forgot to mention windows replacement to get some more light in.
A thousand thumbs up. I do not know if I would be too demanding to ask of giving the contractor cost. You said these are the prices of the materials. How much a contractor should ask for such job? and how it would be calculated? This is my first video of yours but definitely I look for all others. Thanks Lol! I found almost your answer in the vedio, I guess you said you used to charge around 25 grand while the lower cost in PA is 82 grand, am I correct
Wonderful overview. I believe the only thing I would append to this would be cost of tools. Those numbers add up quick but as a homeowner I feel its easily a worth while investment.
Anthem127 If you add tools, you probably aren't looking at any more than $1,500. It just depends if you want to have elbow grease in your work or not. You can do all the framing with a ruler(lol), hand saw and a hammer.
I would NOT use fiberglass insulation in a basement. That's a mold factory with the dampness down there. You want to seal and avoid any type of condensation on the cold basement walls of concrete. In order to do that, a 2 inch XPS is probably fine since it does not get wet and does not absorb moisture and acts as a semi vapor barrier. Seal everything really good along with the sill plate and you are probably golden. Along with this, I would use metal framing as well if possible.. in the event of a flood/water event at least insulation and framing - a few of the most costly items - are just fine and dandy!
Would someone usually need a subfloor to install carpet on the basement concrete slab? I know with the products out there this would add an additional $1-2k. Anyways, with the knowledge you just spit I'd still have you and your team come complete my basement project. You guys do some great work!
Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us. My husband and I are getting ready to finish our basement. We found your videos on TH-cam and have visited your website. Are the videos in your sets different from the videos that have been posted? Do they go into more detail?
Yes different and much more detailed as you would expect! I am also available 7 days a week for my students to answer your project questions if needed. We also have a private facebook group with over 11,000 fellow members that you can bounce ideas and questions of! Thanks for your interest in my basement training. More info here>>> basementfinishinguniversity.com/join/ Eddie
Dude, materials for my attic cost me $1700. Thats for the most basic things like drywalls, 2/4, toilets, kitchen, flooring etc.... I believe I could spend another 400 when it's done for like carpet in the bedroom and other minor things. My handyman who s doing everything only charges me $800
I think this video is very great at giving the up front information. I would ask what if I do not have all the necessary tools that go along with finishing a basement. How much is that going to start costing me to rent/buy these tools
Labor would be the expensive thing for projects like it. I would have to roll up my sleeves and get to it. I m a Chef but i have always been into construction.
Would u come out to NJ, Jersey Shore? We have a ranch style house. There used to be a finished basement here but the old lady had her grandsons fill it with dirt so she didn’t have to pay taxes. And I heard she had problems with leaks. Every time it rained. We bought the house from my hubby’s cousins, his aunt died, they sold the house.
Awesome video. I'm from Toronto Canada and it gets really cold in the winters. Might need a layer of Rigid foam before I frame with batts. Also, what kind of underlayment do you use before putting in laminate over concrete floors? (I know you don't like subfloors and neither do I) Thanks!
Glad to see this breakdown but curious about permits. I know it differs by city/state but what should I expect to spend for a permit to finish a walk out basement?
this is a great video for people like me who is just starting to get bigger jobs... how long should a project like this take? how many people hours for each break down? thank you in advance
Great video. 👍 this breakdown and explanation really helps me visualize what’s ahead. I’m closer to 1200 sq ft, and planning for a full bath, but the rough in plumbing and 95% of my HVAC ductwork is already in place. So I’m guessing my costs are going to fall in pretty close. Because of the insulation I’m planning to use I’m adding $1000 to the cost. I do have two questions, I’m in a zone 6 region, southern Minnesota. My basement is poured concrete, as far as I know, it is not sealed on the outside, cheap bastards! Would not have added that much to overall cost to have sealed the exterior side of the walls, and insulating the exterior side of the foundation walls would not have been that expensive during construction but that’s a different conversation. Was planning to use 2 inch ridge foam panels, sub grad rated closed cell, I believe rated at 25lb and are R10 and 1X3 furring lattice on exterior walls, horizontal and vertical to give me chases for electrical. The insulation will cost approximately $900 with adhesive and the furring about half of the cost of traditional 2X4 walls. The basement has never been wet with standing water, but humidity is high, about 60% at about 60°F. My issue is possibly of mold issues over time forming in or behind the exterior wall cavity because of capillary effect from ground moisture. And is R10 enough, or should I add one more inch and increase the R value to R15? Any thoughts are welcome, and thank you in advance.
Eddy, great video! How much more would it be for the 1000 sq ft basement in today's dollars? My contractor is charging me 23K just for a 220 sq ft room in my basement!!!! That does not include the flooring!
Hi Sandeep! I would say approximately another $2,500 additional dollars depending on your material selection of course. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend! Eddie
Eddie, for a 1000 sq ft basement remodeling including kitchen, one bedroom and full bathroom, general contractor nothing done myself, can it be done for $40,000?
Very good job.very informative. A full bathroom 5x10 who much do you charge for a full rip out and install a full bath? Thank you.I'm from ny so I'm not competing with you. I have a number in my head,but I'm curious with your number low to high side.again great basic for a basement
Holy bleep! The missus and i have been house hunting and i was planning on finishing myself if it wasnt already done. I think ill try to find one that already has a finished basement...
Just got 4 quotes for drywall for 1,000 sq. foot basement. All were between $7,500-9,000 so not sure how you're able to get $2700 including materials...
Wow where do live...? New York City or LA?...Lol! That's ridiculous. The highest I would pay is $4,500.00...and that's at todays ridiculous building material prices. I just paid $ 4,750.00 for a 1,350 sq. ft. basement last week and that is the norm here in central PA as of 1/1/2020. That $2,700.00 price is from like 5 years ago ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan I'm outside of Minneapolis. I was surprised too. Will get a few more quotes from other places and hope for something more reasonable. I'm thinking contractors may just be super busy with the influx of people now working from home that want to get their basement finished. So they are bidding high due to all the work available. Just a guess though...
@@TheCandidCritic Correct with your assumption...It's true. Every contractor right now is pretty much just naming their price...Any decent contractor right now is screaming busy and just throwing out high-dollar bids...hey if they get your business great...if they don't they really don't care!
Eddie, what is the general room of thumb when calculating square footage of a basement room materials? For instance, building out a basement; yet, completing one room at a time. Starting off with a 12x17 room.
Unfortunately, my county mandates that a licensed electrician and plumber do the electrical and plumbing work, respectively. How much should I expect to pay for their subcontracting work?
So the video was made a little while ago, has the price fluctuated much from the 1000 sq/ft basement materials you suggested? I'm also curious about things like... putting in a door to the exterior, cutting and adding windows, etc.. Is there a good resource I can go for those additional items or is the cost for those items too subjective? Thanks!
Jordan Geddes Exterior egress doors and windows run about $3,000.00 to $4,500.00 if the basement is not exposed at all in the rear of the house...this would be labor and materials to install completely. Do it yourself and you could easily save half of this amount as it is your labor cost. Eddie.
Are you still in the basement business? I want to finish about 1000 SF but want to leave my ceiling exposed (to be painted industrial black) and will epoxy paint the floor as well. I’m going for the industrial starbucks look. How much would save me on a job in NoVA?
You can tell this is 7 years ago......these prices have doubled. I'm halfway done with 1700.sq ft, me doing everything and I'm at $20k.
Anywhere on the coasts and this is triple
@@priceandpride I posted that two years ago, finally finished my basement just months ago. I ended up with $67,000 in it. I did 100% of the work minus the drywall.
1700 sq ft. Full kitchen/bar, full bath, bedroom, large weight room with rubber flooring and media room that has 3 tvs/fireplace.
Probably looking $150k+ if subcontracted out. It's truly a 2nd home down there.
You are a very honest person, not common these days!
My wife and I want to finish our basement soon here in MD and this video gives me hope that we won't have to break the bank with this project
Fantastic info! I've really been enjoying your videos (the one on getting around issues was just invaluable!) and love that you even broke down the approx cost for a DIY'r. I just bought a home with an unfinished and am really looking forward to applying the info I've learned from you and your videos. You are a youtube rockstar my friend.
We just bought out new home a few months ago with plans to develop the basement pretty quickly. I was mulling between doing everything but drywall myself or paying someone and came across this video. Sub'd, awesome content here sir, thank you!
Not the prices this time me around. Material has gone up so much... I personally do heating and air installs and for material alone $1,500-2000 there’s more to it than 2 ducts to properly do your basment
@@ceron801 I ran 3 ducts in 1700 sq.ft in my basement, I have to shut 2 of them off. It literally takes nothing to heat and cool it.
Wow you gave me exactly what I was looking for. This was very informative and helpful that you also threw in what the labor costs as well. Thank you for you knowledge and time for putting this together.
Your welcome Scott. Good luck with your basement finishing project. Thanks for visiting our basement channel.
Eddie
Great way to estimate the cost for labor and materials to plan accordingly. Thanks 🙏
Renovating the family house and this information you BLESSED me with. Thank you. 🔥
Your welcome thanks for watching!
Eddie
Sir, you are the man. Appreciate this so much you have no idea.
Great video Eddie. My builder wanted at least $50/sq ft to finish my brand new basement and I figure $20K tops if I do it myself with 2 bedrooms, a big 3/4 bath with double sinks and five foot shower, home theater room. Kitchenette area, work out room, and a big pantry too. I am doing it for a third or less than his price. I plan on doing soundproofing with Rockwool or similar product and some led lighting along with overhead fixtures in bedrooms with fan bracing done for future options. This breakdown was a big help for me to help in my permit process. Enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Great overview. One thing to note....this summary is assuming that you do not need to spend anything to address water problems (perimeter drains). A French drain in a basement will run ~$40/ft, sometimes more.
you nailed the price down, i paid around 10 grand to finish my 1100 sq ft basement in 04
That's Awesome...pays to finish it yourself doesn't it!
Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan were building a home and the builder wants 100k to finish the basement 😂
About 2500 sq ft
@@abrahamyousif4289 youre building a mansion!😅
@@ottomc560 that’s considered small here lol
I know that this video was posted 6 years ago but I’m getting quotes around 80k to finish my 1800 sq ft basement. Seriously thinking about doing a lot of it thanks to your videos.
I wish this guy was in Atlanta. Great video.. We’re looking to finish our basement
I wish we were in Hotlanta as well! Thanks for watching! ~Eddie
Eddie, are those costs you are giving us based on "contractor rates" for the materials? I know GC's get a bit of a break on cost. Thanks for doing this breakdown. It's easy to forget all the little things that go in to a project like that. LOVE your channel!!
No these are every day homeowner prices straight from Home Depot. Thanks for watching brother!
Eddie
Sweet. You clearly know your stuff, and I'm interested in your video DVD series. I also really appreciate how you answer questions on your videos. Had a run-in with an "expert" in a different field the other day on here, who did informative videos for the DIY-er, and then got ticked off when people asked for help. Some people. Stay safe, and keep up the good work!
Thanks Sig...I always respond to any and all comments on all of my TH-cam channels.
Eddie
Basement Finishing Man how much do u think it will be with a contractor doing everything
I’m starting a finishing job soon to a 1600 square foot basement. Would this figure change drastically to that project?
Considering I'm in Lancaster & the space is the same size. I really appreciate this, been racking my brain trying to get the cost together so this was a big help!!
Hey Lancaster! Yeah...your costs are going to be virtually the same as ours Manny! Good luck with your project brother!
Eddie
Just bought a brand new house just outside of Coatesville, and we're looking to finish the basement at some point. We probably don't need plumbing down there; not looking to put in a full far or powder room. Just a basic generic basement. Gives me a good idea of what to expect to pay...
Thank you for being so honest and up front. I would hire you to do my job if I needed to do this project. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Eddy. Great video. You are a wealth of information!
Started watching your videos and let me tell you, for someone (me) with very little experience with tools and handy work, my wife and I finished our basement. Not the greatest but it came out nice!!! Much props to you for guiding us through alot of it.
+charlie ramz Thanks for watching Charlie!
Eddie’s pricing is spot in - (lumber might be a bit higher now with covid but everything else is still in line). Anybody on the fence about purchasing his training videos...do it! I bought them about 8-9 years ago and finished 2 of my basements with them. Now we’re moving again and guess what, I’m back for some more training and tips to build out my 3rd basement. Best money you’ll ever spend. Trust me!
Hey buddy...thanks for vote of confidence in my training! Nice Channel you got there Zim! ~Eddie
This is actually encouraging for us..because we have an above ground basement, with 2 exit doors.. windows.. heat. So that helps offset some cost
Installed labor and materials about $3,800.00 for everything.
Eddie
what was the sq foot of your basement
1000 sq. ft. for this example Kevin!
Eddie
I dont know why i asked you that you had it in the video..lol
Basement Finishing Man incluye cocina también
Basement Finishing Man Contractors price 25,000
Thanks for taking the time to run those numbers. It was very helpful. Great series on you tube, I look forward to ordering the DVD series soon,
Your welcome Marc. Thanks for commenting on the vid. Good luck with the project my brother!
Eddie
Great video. This is just what I wanted. My basement doesn't even have floor joists and no one covers the cost for that, but this gave me a great idea of what I'm getting myself into!
Great video(s)! very informative and straightforward , thanks for taking the time to make them!
A newer version of this video definitely needed
You're wish has been granted! Go to this link for the updated video>>> th-cam.com/video/22jisWKm9gw/w-d-xo.html
~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan thank you!
@@ravi2108 you’re welcome Ravi!
What if the basement needed to be fixed for leaks first? Also, what do you think it would cost to add in a small laundry room? This has been a great intro to what we can expect when we remodel our house. Thank you so much!
That's too broad of an issue (basement leaks) to address without a professionals evaluation & recommendations. A lot of variables that could require different resolutions.
Eddie hi how much has it increased since 2014 ? And also do u work in NJ ? Love ur videos, so detailed I watch it and rewatch it, pls keep it coming.
Wow, great video, thanks for the insight, really nice that you show the numbers and explained it all so well. Keep 'em coming. Thumbs up.
Thanks for stopping by our basement finishing channel. Appreciate the positive feedback.
Eddie
Many homes still use copper water pipes. $15 for a 10' 3/4 length. Fittings are $2.50 each
+David James Copper is still a viable option, but PEX water systems are easier to install and will outlast copper systems by decades:-) It's all personal choice though...Thanks for stopping by our channel David!
Eddie
You've given me the faith that I can actually afford this and do much it myself!
Awesome! Good luck with your project.
Eddie
Brubaker's Flatcakes I'm having a house built and they quoted me $25/sqft. For one room they wanted $7500 -_-
Good stuff really helpful, I'm in Louisville Ky currently looking to finish my 1000 square ft basement
Hey man thanks for watching! Well good luck with the project Demetrius...I'm here if you have questions about the project. ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan just had my first contractor come out and he says without painting and without doing the floor 40k at me... I asked him to itemize that quote he says" that's not a quote that's the exact price."
and he wouldn't itemize the exact price.
2x4’s are currently $5.87 a piece at Home Depot (Wow! That’s the most expensive they’ve been in a while). I wonder how much this would raise the total price of a basement project?
Thanks for this video! We are researching basement remodeling and this makes me feel like its achievable. The only difference is we want to add a full bath .Thanks again!
Thanks for watching Whitney. Good luck with your basement project!
Eddie
I just did a 2 bedroom attic and I spent under 3k to do it all. My handy man only charge me $800 to do everything. When I say everything, yes I mean everything. Now it's all done and rented for $500/month.
Wow put me in touch with that guy!!
Contact info please?
jean lenor can I get in contact with your handyman? Is he in Harrisburg area?
Can I have his information
Where y'all live
Great work putting this together. It's nice to see it all spelled out like this before starting the job.
You're welcome Kate! Glad you found this video useful before your start date! Thanks for watching.
Eddie
Honest man 👨.
Very informative and honest video. Thank you for all the helpful info.
Thanks Rick! Yeah...folks need to know what this project really costs. What what some contractors are charging their clients to finish their basement is absolutely insane! DIY'ers can complete this project at a fraction of what a contractor charges. Thanks for commenting.
Eddie
Important note: you also have to account for all the new tools you will need to buy to do this job. I wonder how much all that would cost? I’m sure it’s still much less then if you had a contractor do it.
I know this is a bit old I had a guy come over to look at my basement for the full area about 780/ 800 sq feet wanted $42,000+ without any cabinetry just floor walls plumbing/ elec and I would have to paint 2018. and no bathroom. Living in Massachusetts is ridiculous
@bill burke I agree. The cost of living in MA is outrageous. The last few years have increased like crazy.
I clicked on this out of curiosity.. I did 2, 1000sq ft basements, my last house and current house and did it all my self for around $3K on ea project.. That's starting from scratch and it's fairly decent.. On either project, I didn't need plumbing, HVAC was already there, didn't need doors.. so depending on what you "need" you can do a basement for much less than 10K.. it's all subjective..
Damn, I'm at $20k on 1700 sq ft., 9 ft ceilings and about halfway done. How are you guys spending next to nothing? Heck I was $4k on lumber alone. $1500+ on wire. I've done everything on my own except drywall ($8700). I'm looking $40k-$45k total when complete.
Hi Eddie, Can you please update or make an video on revised rates in todays market price with updated options like radiant heating, smart home theater, smart electricals etc. Thanks.
Your wish is my command Chandra! Here it is..... th-cam.com/video/22jisWKm9gw/w-d-xo.html ~Eddie
Thank you Sir.
Plain &simple good job prices right on the $$ money thanks
Thanks for watching Chris! Good luck with all your projects.
Eddie
Wish it was that way here... Chicago, for about 300 sq ft to finish close to 15000.
Other than electrical and stain/polish floor Im doing it all for close to 5k. Great video
5K is awesome James! Good luck with your project!~
Eddie
Greetings from The Czech Republic. It is interesting how cheap you get all this in the US. In my case down here 10 grand would be just to get the floors done. I'm not sure what is the best practices for basement renovation, I guess you forgot to mention windows replacement to get some more light in.
A thousand thumbs up. I do not know if I would be too demanding to ask of giving the contractor cost. You said these are the prices of the materials. How much a contractor should ask for such job? and how it would be calculated? This is my first video of yours but definitely I look for all others. Thanks
Lol! I found almost your answer in the vedio, I guess you said you used to charge around 25 grand while the lower cost in PA is 82 grand, am I correct
Thank you for doing this video. This gives me an idea of how much I need to save and budget.
Wonderful overview. I believe the only thing I would append to this would be cost of tools. Those numbers add up quick but as a homeowner I feel its easily a worth while investment.
Anthem127 If you add tools, you probably aren't looking at any more than $1,500. It just depends if you want to have elbow grease in your work or not. You can do all the framing with a ruler(lol), hand saw and a hammer.
+LightGesture - what's a hand saw? ;-)
You could get away with $500 on tools if you weren’t a brand snob and checked Facebook marketplace and craigslist
LOL!
I would NOT use fiberglass insulation in a basement. That's a mold factory with the dampness down there. You want to seal and avoid any type of condensation on the cold basement walls of concrete. In order to do that, a 2 inch XPS is probably fine since it does not get wet and does not absorb moisture and acts as a semi vapor barrier. Seal everything really good along with the sill plate and you are probably golden.
Along with this, I would use metal framing as well if possible.. in the event of a flood/water event at least insulation and framing - a few of the most costly items - are just fine and dandy!
you should do another vid with a couple bedrooms and egress windows
Would someone usually need a subfloor to install carpet on the basement concrete slab? I know with the products out there this would add an additional $1-2k. Anyways, with the knowledge you just spit I'd still have you and your team come complete my basement project. You guys do some great work!
Wow you’re awesome this is very helpful. Do you travel in other cities in PA? I need my basement done ASAP.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us. My husband and I are getting ready to finish our basement. We found your videos on TH-cam and have visited your website. Are the videos in your sets different from the videos that have been posted? Do they go into more detail?
Yes different and much more detailed as you would expect! I am also available 7 days a week for my students to answer your project questions if needed. We also have a private facebook group with over 11,000 fellow members that you can bounce ideas and questions of! Thanks for your interest in my basement training. More info here>>> basementfinishinguniversity.com/join/
Eddie
I just got a quote for 27000 that's excluding flooring, paint, and bathroom material
Depending on the amount of finished space this price includes, this is an average price for most areas of the country.
Eddie
Dude, materials for my attic cost me $1700. Thats for the most basic things like drywalls, 2/4, toilets, kitchen, flooring etc.... I believe I could spend another 400 when it's done for like carpet in the bedroom and other minor things.
My handyman who s doing everything only charges me $800
I think this video is very great at giving the up front information. I would ask what if I do not have all the necessary tools that go along with finishing a basement. How much is that going to start costing me to rent/buy these tools
Travis Swan Home Depot and other places will rent u tools, but it’s not cheap.
Great breakdown! I'm getting estimates now from contractors and I see where all of the costs go now for my project.
Thanks brother!
Great video and very informative! My I am sure that I would not be able to do this myself. By any chance would you travel to NY, Long Island area?
Hi I'm in long Island were you able to find a good contractor I am going to finish my basement
That’s what’s up honesty right here thank you sir
very well explained...
Labor would be the expensive thing for projects like it. I would have to roll up my sleeves and get to it. I m a Chef but i have always been into construction.
You can do it brother! Time to put your tool belt on! ~Eddie
Not according this video a license electrician and license plumber work for $8 per hour in his area 🙄
Would u come out to NJ, Jersey Shore? We have a ranch style house. There used to be a finished basement here but the old lady had her grandsons fill it with dirt so she didn’t have to pay taxes. And I heard she had problems with leaks. Every time it rained. We bought the house from my hubby’s cousins, his aunt died, they sold the house.
Great Video !
Awesome video. I'm from Toronto Canada and it gets really cold in the winters. Might need a layer of Rigid foam before I frame with batts.
Also, what kind of underlayment do you use before putting in laminate over concrete floors? (I know you don't like subfloors and neither do I)
Thanks!
Cool video, thanks. Can you please record a new one with updated prices?
Glad to see this breakdown but curious about permits. I know it differs by city/state but what should I expect to spend for a permit to finish a walk out basement?
this is a great video for people like me who is just starting to get bigger jobs...
how long should a project like this take? how many people hours for each break down?
thank you in advance
How different, in general, do you think totals would be now in 2024?
Great video. 👍 this breakdown and explanation really helps me visualize what’s ahead. I’m closer to 1200 sq ft, and planning for a full bath, but the rough in plumbing and 95% of my HVAC ductwork is already in place. So I’m guessing my costs are going to fall in pretty close. Because of the insulation I’m planning to use I’m adding $1000 to the cost. I do have two questions, I’m in a zone 6 region, southern Minnesota. My basement is poured concrete, as far as I know, it is not sealed on the outside, cheap bastards! Would not have added that much to overall cost to have sealed the exterior side of the walls, and insulating the exterior side of the foundation walls would not have been that expensive during construction but that’s a different conversation. Was planning to use 2 inch ridge foam panels, sub grad rated closed cell, I believe rated at 25lb and are R10 and 1X3 furring lattice on exterior walls, horizontal and vertical to give me chases for electrical. The insulation will cost approximately $900 with adhesive and the furring about half of the cost of traditional 2X4 walls. The basement has never been wet with standing water, but humidity is high, about 60% at about 60°F. My issue is possibly of mold issues over time forming in or behind the exterior wall cavity because of capillary effect from ground moisture. And is R10 enough, or should I add one more inch and increase the R value to R15? Any thoughts are welcome, and thank you in advance.
Great information !
Thanks Carlo!
Eddie
What is the time differential for the project-hiring a pro like you vs. DIY?
Eddy, great video! How much more would it be for the 1000 sq ft basement in today's dollars? My contractor is charging me 23K just for a 220 sq ft room in my basement!!!! That does not include the flooring!
Would be interesting to do this video in today's prices
Hi Will! Your wish is my command! Check out the updated Video for 2022 right here >>> th-cam.com/video/22jisWKm9gw/w-d-xo.html ~Eddie
Thanks for the reply!
I wonder what these costs would be today? Lumber alone is selling for more than 3X what it was then.
Great video! You mentioned you use R13 pre-cut insulation - Is this with or without the paper backing? Do you use any sort of vapor barrier?
Thanks!
W/ paper Matthew, and No we do not use plastic vapor barriers they create more mold than they illuminate.
Eddie
pleasae tell me where u are located, thats a very realistic estimate.
Hershey PA…
Awesome Video, Thanks for the education!
Eddie, excellent video. A real eye opener. What would I have to add if I chose a sub floor and laminate instead of carpet? Thanks for sharing.
Hi Sandeep! I would say approximately another $2,500 additional dollars depending on your material selection of course. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!
Eddie
Eddie, for a 1000 sq ft basement remodeling including kitchen, one bedroom and full bathroom, general contractor nothing done myself, can it be done for $40,000?
Including all cabinets, appliances, tops, bathroom fixtures...Looking at more like 55k to 65K all-in.
when can you do mine
Whats the average price to put an exterior exit door in the basement
$,3,800.00 to $4,500.00 labor and materials. ~Eddie
Hello Eddie do you venture out to maryland for basement finishing jobs?
Very good job.very informative. A full bathroom 5x10 who much do you charge for a full rip out and install a full bath? Thank you.I'm from ny so I'm not competing with you. I have a number in my head,but I'm curious with your number low to high side.again great basic for a basement
Holy bleep! The missus and i have been house hunting and i was planning on finishing myself if it wasnt already done. I think ill try to find one that already has a finished basement...
10k is 10$ a square foot bud
What about the cost of electrician's labor?
I do the electric myself and so do my students...so there is no electrician labor to pay-out Christopher.
Just got 4 quotes for drywall for 1,000 sq. foot basement. All were between $7,500-9,000 so not sure how you're able to get $2700 including materials...
Wow where do live...? New York City or LA?...Lol! That's ridiculous.
The highest I would pay is $4,500.00...and that's at todays ridiculous building material prices. I just paid $ 4,750.00 for a 1,350 sq. ft. basement last week and that is the norm here in central PA as of 1/1/2020. That $2,700.00 price is from like 5 years ago ~Eddie
@@BasementFinishingMan I'm outside of Minneapolis. I was surprised too. Will get a few more quotes from other places and hope for something more reasonable. I'm thinking contractors may just be super busy with the influx of people now working from home that want to get their basement finished. So they are bidding high due to all the work available. Just a guess though...
@@TheCandidCritic Correct with your assumption...It's true. Every contractor right now is pretty much just naming their price...Any decent contractor right now is screaming busy and just throwing out high-dollar bids...hey if they get your business great...if they don't they really don't care!
What about egress for windows??
Eddie, what is the general room of thumb when calculating square footage of a basement room materials? For instance, building out a basement; yet, completing one room at a time. Starting off with a 12x17 room.
hello, great vid and guideline!!!
one question, when you say 1,000 sf basement you refer to plan area or actual wall area?
Hi Luis! Yes that is correct the actual finished space...not including any unfinished storage space. Finishing 100 sq. fit cost.
Eddie
Unfortunately, my county mandates that a licensed electrician and plumber do the electrical and plumbing work, respectively. How much should I expect to pay for their subcontracting work?
Eddie. This is great! Thanks Man!
Hello! Wondering if you are available to compete a project in NJ?
No I'm sorry just Central PA projects currently! Thanks for your interest in our services. ~Eddie
That's awesome, very useful info. I use to live in Harrisburg!
Wished you were here in MN! Who would you recommend to tear down walls in a basement? A contractor or go to Home Depot and have them come out?
Thanks for sharing! Do have each trade broken out for the labor cost? I'd like to see that if you you. 👍
Great vid, thanks for putting this together!
Jordan Geddes Thank You Jordan. Appreciate you stopping by the channel and commenting my brother!
Eddie
So the video was made a little while ago, has the price fluctuated much from the 1000 sq/ft basement materials you suggested? I'm also curious about things like... putting in a door to the exterior, cutting and adding windows, etc.. Is there a good resource I can go for those additional items or is the cost for those items too subjective? Thanks!
Jordan Geddes Exterior egress doors and windows run about $3,000.00 to $4,500.00 if the basement is not exposed at all in the rear of the house...this would be labor and materials to install completely. Do it yourself and you could easily save half of this amount as it is your labor cost.
Eddie.
I need you to do my basement man see how you can work this out in St. Louis
Are you still in the basement business? I want to finish about 1000 SF but want to leave my ceiling exposed (to be painted industrial black) and will epoxy paint the floor as well. I’m going for the industrial starbucks look. How much would save me on a job in NoVA?
I just became a member of your university and I just realize you're pretty close but I doubt you do any business in Martinsburg, WV?
Hello! Thanks for joining the BFU 2.0 University! I sorry but WV is not in our working project radius...yet!
Eddie
Outstanding Job!