Investment & Pricing Guide

Transform Your Space With Basement Upgrades

Explore estimated pricing, popular features, and customization options to build your perfect basement living area tailored to your budget.

Bathroom, Bar & Kitchenette Options

Half Bathroom

Half Bathroom

$9,500

Toilet and vanity, including plumbing, electrical, fixtures, walls and finish work.

3/4 Bathroom

¾ Bathroom

$14,500

Toilet, vanity and shower, including plumbing, waterproofing, electrical and finishes.

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

$16,500

Complete bathroom with tub/shower, vanity, toilet, plumbing, electrical and finish work.

Custom Tile Shower

Custom Tile Shower

+$5,500

Upgrades a standard shower with waterproofing, tile, setting materials and added labor.

Glass Shower Door

Glass Shower Door

+$1,500

Measured glass enclosure, hardware and professional installation.

Upgraded Vanity Package

Upgraded Vanity Package

+$1,500

Upgraded vanity, countertop, sink and fixtures.

Wet Bar

Wet Bar

$8,500

Cabinets, countertop, sink, plumbing and electrical for a finished bar area.

Dry Bar

Dry Bar

$5,500

Cabinets and countertop without sink plumbing.

Kitchenette

Kitchenette

$12,500

Compact kitchen area with cabinetry, countertop, sink and appliance provisions.

Entertainment & Living Upgrades

Electric-Fireplace

Electric Fireplace

$4,500

Fireplace, framing, electrical and finished feature-wall details.

TV Wall

TV / Entertainment Wall

$3,500

Dedicated TV wall with concealed wiring and finished architectural details.

Fireplace TV Wall

Fireplace + TV Feature Wall

$6,500

Combines an electric fireplace and entertainment center into one focal wall.

Home Theater Prep

Home Theater Prep

$3,500

Electrical, lighting and equipment locations planned for a theater setup.

Built In Speakers

Built-In Speaker Package

$2,500

Integrated speaker installation for a cleaner entertainment setup.

Game Room

Game / Recreation Features

From $2,500

Customized entertainment area for games, seating or recreation.

Rooms & Storage

Home Office

Home Office

$4,500

Dedicated workspace with additional walls, door, electrical and lighting.

Home Gym

Home Gym Area

$3,500

Designated exercise area with appropriate lighting, electrical and room finishes.

Laundry Room

Finished Laundry Room

$6,500

Finished walls, ceiling, lighting, trim and utility-area detailing.

Finished Room

Additional Finished Room

$4,500

Additional framing, drywall, electrical, door and trim for room separation.

Built In Shelving

Built-In Shelving

From $1,500

Permanent storage or display shelving integrated into the finished space.

Under Stair Storage

Under-Stair Storage

$1,500

Turns otherwise unused stair space into accessible finished storage.

Mechanical Room Enclosure

Mechanical Room Enclosure

$2,500

Finished enclosure that conceals equipment while maintaining required access.

Wine Storage Area

Wine Storage Area

From $4,500

Dedicated wine display/storage with shelving, lighting and finish details.

Ceiling, Walls & Finish Upgrades

Drop Ceiling

Drop Ceiling

$7 / sq. ft.

Finished suspended ceiling with convenient access to utilities above.

Soundproofing

Ceiling Soundproofing

$5 / sq. ft.

Sound-control materials designed to reduce noise transfer between floors.

Wall Soundproofing

Wall Soundproofing

$4 / sq. ft.

Sound-control materials added to selected interior walls.

Recessed Lighting

Additional Recessed Light

$275 each

Additional fixture, wiring and installation beyond the standard lighting plan.

LED Accent Lighting

LED Accent Lighting

From $1,500

Decorative lighting for ceilings, walls or feature areas.

Barn Door

Barn Door

$1,500 each

Decorative sliding door, track, hardware and installation.

Upgraded Interior Door

Upgraded Interior Door

+$500 each

Higher-end door style and hardware in place of standard selection.

Upgraded Trim Package

Upgraded Trim Package

From $2,500

Larger or decorative casing, baseboard and trim details.

Wainscoting

Wainscoting

$45 / linear ft.

Decorative wall treatment including trim, installation and painting.

Decorative Wall Panels

Decorative Wall Panels

From $2,500

Custom molding, panels or similar architectural wall details.

Accent Wall

Accent Wall

From $1,500

Specialty material or decorative finish creating a focal wall.

Upgraded Staircase Finish

Upgraded Staircase Finish

From $4,500

Upgraded treads, risers, trim and finishing at the basement entrance.

Upgraded Stair Railing

Upgraded Stair Railing

From $3,500

Decorative railing and baluster upgrade.

Comfort, Waterproofing & Moisture Control

Mini Split Heating and Cooling

Mini-Split Heating & Cooling

From $6,500

Dedicated basement heating and cooling equipment, installation and electrical work.

Whole-Basement Dehumidifier

Whole-Basement Dehumidifier

$2,500

Dedicated humidity control to improve comfort and manage excess moisture.

Waterproofing Moisture Control

Waterproofing / Moisture Control

From $2,500

Targeted moisture-control measures based on existing basement conditions.

Interior Drainage System

Interior Drainage System

From $6,500

Collects groundwater and directs it toward a sump system.

Full Perimeter Drainage

Full Perimeter Drainage

From $10,500

Comprehensive drainage around the basement perimeter for larger water concerns.

Sump Pump Basin

New Sump Pump & Basin

$2,500

Dedicated basin and pump to remove collected groundwater.

Secondary Sump Pump

Secondary Sump Pump

$1,500

Second pump for added capacity and redundancy.

Battery Backup Sump System

Battery Backup Sump System

$2,500

Backup pumping protection during a power outage or primary-pump issue.

Foundation Crack Repair

Foundation Crack Repair

From $750 each

Repair of qualifying foundation cracks to help address water intrusion.