Who to do basement development?

[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

[78si]

I used cobalt developments. My basement is just getting wrapped up. Tell Greg, Darren referred you and he wants a commission.

[A790]

Ha nice.

Also, I've never done this kind of development before. People have told me to expect something around $45/sq ft all in. Is that accurate?

[78si]

That would be the minimum. Depends what your doing and level of trim.
You can't really go by sq footage. Extras like: Fireplace, quartz, wet bar, concrete cutting, railings, spray foam, high end carpet, bedroom window cuts, 4 piece bathroom, laundry room, built in cabinets, stone work, etc. add up FAST.

[mr2mike]

Originally posted by 78si
I used cobalt developments. My basement is just getting wrapped up. Tell Greg, Darren referred you and he wants a commission.

They did a beautiful job!

[ExtraSlow]

Cobalt did my basement too. There is a thread on here that I started talking about the wide variety of costs. Mind ended up a LOT higher than $45, and it doesn't look that high end. That being said, there were some extras that I'm happy I spent the money on.

Search it up, there are several useful threads.

[Ntense_SpecV]

Myself and at least 1 other have used Affordable Basements. Trent and his team did amazing work. Mine also was no where near $45/sq. ft, more like $75.

[ercchry]

dont you work from home a lot? i'd personally just GC it yourself if you can be there when the trades would be in. do a beyond basement, pretty sure we have everyone you'd need trades wise on here

[A790]

Originally posted by ercchry
dont you work from home a lot? i'd personally just GC it yourself if you can be there when the trades would be in. do a beyond basement, pretty sure we have everyone you'd need trades wise on here

Yea I work from home 1.5 - 3 days per week, depending.

A beyond basement eh....

[jwslam]

Originally posted by A790
A beyond basement eh....

With all the Asians here you'll be guaranteed to end up with the most kickass karaoke room on the block.

[Asian_defender]

I went with planit builders and just had a friend go through them.
Pretty good, lots of delay but quality was there so I don't mind

Their finance option made it appealing to my buddy when he did it

[G]

http://www.affordablebasements.ca/photos/

Spent about $50 per.

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by Asian_defender
I went with planit builders and just had a friend go through them.
Pretty good, lots of delay but quality was there so I don't mind

This was one awesome thing with Cobalt. Eight weeks from start to finish, even though I added a gas fireplace on an interior wall after the framing was 90% done. Those guys have their act together. It's my understanding they do virtually all their basements in 8 week or less. I believe it.

[InRich]

Originally posted by jwslam

With all the Asians here you'll be guaranteed to end up with the most kickass karaoke room on the block.

for cheap.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by InRich


for cheap, my friend.

ftfy

[Sugarphreak]

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[BigShow]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Anybody know where I might be able to hire somebody to do some basic interior wall framing?

Call/Text Dan (403) 703-6729, he frames homes for Calbridge and just did my basement, highly recommended!

[gwill]

For a plan you just threw together its pretty good. I hope whoever you hire appreciates the extra effort you put into it.

[Sugarphreak]

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[JfuckinC]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Thanks very much for the recommendation Bigshow!



Yeah I literally put it together in about 20 minutes. It is kind of my thing, haha

I'd hope it looked good haha