Who to do basement development?

[bobafixed]

Originally posted by hampstor


I'm currently in the middle of developing my own basement (have rough in inspections coming up this month). I'm not finding the trades materially less than what my friends paid for trades a few years ago. I only did the things I felt comfortable with and hired out where I either didn't have the tools, or just didn't think i'd do a good enough job.

Framing: Did myself
Electrical: Had electrician friend help for rough in
Plumbing: Hired out, materials provided by plumber for rough in
Drywall: I will hire out
Flooring: I will hire out carpet and will tile the bathroom myself
Finishing: I will paint / trim myself

Based on the how much i've spent and the quotes I have for the remaining work I'm tracking about... 14-16K for my basement (~900sq ft developed for 2 bedroom, living room, and 3 piece bath).

I'm finding if I know exactly what I want, the trades are easy enough to deal with that I wouldn't need a GC.

Thanks for the info and rough cost estimates! This is exactly what I was hoping to do. Hopefully after your reno's are done, you can make some recommendations on the trades you used

[s_havinga]

Originally posted by bobafixed


Thanks for the info and rough cost estimates! This is exactly what I was hoping to do. Hopefully after your reno's are done, you can make some recommendations on the trades you used

Framing finishing- Havco Costruction http://brihav9.freehostia.com/HAVCO_...Ltd./Home.html
Plumbing- Pete the pluber
Electrical- De Klerk Electric (or Home owners permit) http://www.deklerkelectric.ca/
Drywall / taping- still havent found any good ones

These are all trades I have used and been happy with during renovations. If you want contact numbers PM me.

Stephen

[89coupe]

Originally posted by A790
My new place needs the basement done. I'm looking for a bed room, rec room, bathroom, and small storage area. Not looking for anything super high-end.

Thanks in advance

Talk to Greg Saunders at www.firstclassrenovations.ca

Tell him Brad Taylor referred him, best rates in town, and excellent work.

[Sugarphreak]

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[suntan]

No bathroom?

[Sugarphreak]

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[roopi]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


No, just an office and a bedroom. It is about 370sq/ft in total

I decided to track all of my costs and see what the true cost would end up being. I know it would have been about 14~16K to bring somebody in to do it as a GC. I also know I could have saved quite a bit if I did more of it myself... but I am pretty happy with the way it has been going so far.

Did you finish the basement hoping to increase value in trying to sell your place?

Why no bathroom? Seems like something that is needed and adds value.

[suntan]

As long as he left a spot for it it's fine.

[Sugarphreak]

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[suntan]

Wait so you actually made a sex dungeon reno.

Sounds fun.

[black_2.5RS]

I can tell who not to go with. I asked ultimate renovations. The owner is a douche bag. I told him not to bring his designer as I wanted to get to know his business and rough idea of the process. He comes around with his designer who then tries to charge for an architectural drawing. Wtf bro.

If you pm me, I can tell you who I went with and who was our 2nd and 3rd choice. I talked to literally 10 renovators. Happy with the choice and glad I went through the process.