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.
The provided budget ranges are rough estimates based on past projects and industry averages. There are many combinations of choices that can increase or decrease costs of any ranges provided.
55K+
800 square feet or less
Framing, Insulation
Electrical to code, standard surface mount ceiling lights
Finish Walls/Ceiling
Carpet stairs & 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.
$75K+
800 to 1,200 square feet
Framing, Insulation
Half bath
Electrical to code, recessed or similar LED lighting
Finish Walls/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.
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.
$95K+
1,200 square feet or more
Framing, Insulation
Full bath, standard fixtures
Electrical to code, recessed or similar LED lighting
Finish Walls/Ceiling
Luxury vinyl flooring & stairs
Minisplit heat/cooling system or new zone off existing HVAC
Finish work to match existing home style
Painting
Add 15K for wet bar/kitchenette with 14 lineal feet of cabinets.
Granite Countertops, pendant lights, sink, faucet and microwave
Our Warranty to You CORE Remodeling Services, Inc. warrants all labor performed and material installed at the job site, for a period of (3) three 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.
