Basement Finishing Estimator

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How old is the home?

  • A.
    Older than 1970
  • B.
    1970 to 1990
  • C.
    1990 to Present
• 2.
  What is the approximate square footage of the basement? 

  • A.
    0 - 700 sq. ft.
  • B.
    701 - 1500 sq. ft. 
  • C.
    1500 sq. ft. or more
• 3.
  Have you had signs of moisture or flooding in your basement? 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 4.
  Will the basement finishing project include adding bedrooms?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 5.
  If you will be adding a bedroom, will it be one or more?

  • A.
    One
  • B.
    More than One
  • C.
    Not Applicable - Not Adding Bedroom
• 6.
  Will the basement finishing project include adding a bathroom?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 7.
  Will the basement finishing project include adding any other rooms? (Exercise room, office space, theater, etc.)

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 8.
  If you are adding a bathroom, what type of flooring would you choose for that room?

  • A.
    Sheet Vinyl
  • B.
    Vinyl Tile
  • C.
    Porcelain or Stone Tile 
  • D.
    Not Applicable - Not adding a Bathroom
• 9.
  What type of flooring will be in the basement (excluding the bathroom)?

  • A.
    Carpet
  • B.
    Sheet Vinyl 
  • C.
    Vinyl Tile
  • D.
    Hardwood or Laminate 
  • E.
    Combination of Flooring Types
• 10.
  Will the basement have recessed can lighting or flush mount lights?

  • A.
    Recessed Can Lighting
  • B.
    Flush Mount Lighting
  • C.
    Combination of Both
• 11.
  Will the basement finish project include adding any special features such as: wet bar or kitchenette, built-in entertainment center, fireplace, etc.?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Basic Basement Finishing 

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  Basic basement finishing would include creating a separate utility room and an open finished basement family room. In general, the space would be 1000 sq. ft. or less and it would only include adding a bedroom if an egress window was already in existence. A typical price range for a basic basement finishing project with TruBuild Construction is: $35,000 - $50,000
• 2.
  Mid-Range Basement Finishing

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  A mid-range basement finishing project would typically include adding one bathroom with moderate finishes, adding one bedroom and egress window, creating a mechanical room, and one large family room. In some cases it will also include adding drain tile systems and additional spaces such as an office or exercise room. A typical price range for a mid-range basement finishing project with TruBuild Construction is: $50,000 - $80,000
• 3.
  High-End Basement Finishing

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  A high-end basement finishing project may include things like adding multiple bedrooms, custom bathrooms, adding a fireplace, wet bar, built-in entertainment center, exercise room or other high end finishes. This would generally mean adding egress windows to bedrooms, drain tile to avoid future moisture issues, and tiled flooring in bathrooms. A typical price range for a high-end basement finishing project with TruBuild Construction is: $80,000 or More