Basement Development
$42.00 sq/ft
From our experience, developing your basement will be one of the most significant additions to the quality of life at home and to add property value to the price of your home. Whether your single, have a family or living with a partner, the extra developed space for your needs will be greatly appreciated. We can create any space you desire, whether its a rec room for the kids, a 'man cave' for the gentlemen, more accommodation for a bigger family, or just extra personal space to enjoy, entertain or relax. Our experienced team of experts and trades will guide you through every step of the way and make the experience as comfortable and enjoyable for you as possible from start to finish.
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We want to earn your trust and maintain a long term relationship with every client, which you will see in our professionalism, time efficiency and high quality of craftsmanship. Any basement we develop, we put to the same standard as if we were to live their ourselves.
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Now, lets take you through a basic basement development package and cost!!
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So how much would you be expecting to pay for your basement?
We found the average basement development cost in Calgary is around the $30,000 mark just to give you a rough idea. We have built basic basements for as low as $20,000 that haven't included washrooms and have also completed basements for as much as $200,000.
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What are some of the common factors that can increase price?
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Size of the basement
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Height of the ceilings
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Wet/dry bars
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Built-ins
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Custom showers
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Home theaters
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Of course, the more you would like to customize your basement, it will increase the cost, we can go to the sky with the bells and whistles to suit your imigination.
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We help you brainstorm with your specific needs to make sure we are within budget and that you are satisfied before we start the project.
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Please visit our "Process" page, where the easy process is outlined.
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Look below.... to view the popular "CUSTOM BASEMENT DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE"
**we created just to give you an idea of price and what is included**
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$25,200.00 | >600 sqft
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*The $25,200 Custom Basement Package is based on a finished living space of up to 600sf with exterior framing and insulation already complete, along with 8′ ceilings and bathroom space up to 9’x5′.*
Package Includes:
Planning
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Design Consultation
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Detailed Drawings to Scale
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Basement Framing, Electrical, and Plumbing permits
Electrical
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Circuits for up to 4 rooms
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Arc-fault protected, tamper proof receptacles to satisfy Alberta Building Code
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Up to 3 standard dome lights
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Up to 6 recessed 5” pot lights
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Decora switches, including one dimmer for living room
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Smoke/CO2 detector
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1 Coax (Cable) Outlet
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1 Cat-5 (Internet) Outlet
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GFCI Receptacle for Bathroom
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3-Bulb Vanity Light
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Ceiling Fan
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All basic electrical requirements as laid out by Alberta Building Code
Drywall
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Supply and install of materials for smooth surface walls
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Aqua-board for tub surround walls
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Square drywall beads
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Popcorn ceiling texture
Finishing
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Passage Doors – Up to 3 hollow-core doors to match your main-floor
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Baseboards: Up to 4” baseboards to match your main-floor
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Casing: Up to 3.5” casing to match your main-floor
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Windows: MDF jam extensions and casing for up to three windows
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Closet: One standard closet with up to 7’ bi-fold door and MDF shelves
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Brushed nickel door and closet pulls
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Privacy lock for bathroom
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All vents and registers
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Door stops
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Chrome toiletry finishing package including towel bar, towel ring and toilet paper holder
Framing
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Supply and install of materials for partition walls and bulkheads
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Pressure treated bottom plates
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1x cold air return brought to ground level
Plumbing
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4-piece tie-in to builder rough-in
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60” American Standard or equivalent acrylic bathtub or $275 product credit
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Moen shower fixture or $125 product credit
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American Standard Toilet or $125 product credit
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Vanity Package from Vanity Calgary or $850 Credit
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Vanity Package includes cabinet, countertop, mirror, and faucet
Flooring
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Choice of laminate or carpet (staircase carpeted only)
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$3.50/sf carpet allowance including install and 8lb underlay
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Or $1.70/sf laminate product allowance
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*The difference between the prices is because install is built into the price with the carpets
Tile
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12”x12” or 12”x24” tile for bathroom floor and tub walls to ceiling
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$3.50/sf product allowance from Stone Source
Staircase
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2.5” Aspen handrail painted to match trim
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Carpeted stairs with wrapped stringers
Painting
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1 coat of drywall primer
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2 coats of HP2000 for walls (one color)
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Trim sprayed in latex bright white semi-gloss
Cleaning
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Garbage cleared at end of each stage
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Professional final clean (does not include duct cleaning)