Lets talk basement finishing...

[BerserkerCatSplat]

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Plumber is doing rough ins this weekend and then we're off to the races with DIY electrical over the next 2 weeks, then I have drywall, finisher and painter all lined up in early/mid April.

I'd recommend you give yourself some schedule wiggle room for the electrical inspection, in case they want you to fix anything and re-inspect.

[88CRX]

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I'd recommend you give yourself some schedule wiggle room for the electrical inspection, in case they want you to fix anything and re-inspect.

Early/mid April is 100% going to be end of April LOL. I'm just trying to be optimistic on timing haha.

[OU812]

Does anyone know a good place that's non-box store to buy wire shelving? I know sometimes they're not the cheapest option available.

[88CRX]

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Does anyone know a good place that's non-box store to buy wire shelving? I know sometimes they're not the cheapest option available.

Simple Spaces did our house, we plan on using them again for some smaller work in the basement.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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Simple Spaces did our house, we plan on using them again for some smaller work in the basement.

And someone told me that Simple Spaces is simply re-branded Rubbermaid that you can somehow acquire in your own.
/Unconfirmed

[88CRX]

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And someone told me that Simple Spaces is simply re-branded Rubbermaid that you can somehow acquire in your own.
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Oh probably. They do other shit, mirrors/glass/shower doors but their closet stuff looks like everyone elses shit.

[ThePenIsMightier]

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Oh probably. They do other shit, mirrors/glass/shower doors but their closet stuff looks like everyone elses shit.

Yes, I'm certainly not saying "you got scammed" because I have their stuff, as well. I think it's perfectly good.

[03ozwhip]

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Faaaaaawk.

Anyone know an HVAC guy that can bash a couple ducts together.... and will actually show up and follow through with a quote and the work.

Man this has been crazy bad lately. We've been trying to get hold of 3 or 4 people for a fence quote and either no one gets back to us, or we will get one message saying they'll get back to us, and still hasn't in 2 weeks.

That's just the fence guys, literally anyone I try to get hold of is doing this.

[OU812]

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Simple Spaces did our house, we plan on using them again for some smaller work in the basement.

I'll give em a try.

[schurchill39]

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Early/mid April is 100% going to be end of April LOL. I'm just trying to be optimistic on timing haha.

The City of Calgary has a pretty great electrical guide on their website. If you haven't already printed it off I recommend it.

[OU812]

I just finished my development. Added up all my bills and ended up right at 30k. Did own framing, electrical, most finishing. Subbed out plumbing (bathroom with steam shower), and drywall and tile/carpet. 850ish sq ft. Also included subfloor and spray foam insulation.

[cidley69]

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I just finished my development. Added up all my bills and ended up right at 30k. Did own framing, electrical, most finishing. Subbed out plumbing (bathroom with steam shower), and drywall and tile/carpet. 850ish sq ft. Also included subfloor and spray foam insulation.

What type of subfloor did you put in? Do it yourself or hire contactor? Did you hire spray foam out?

[88CRX]

Just put in 3 solid days of basement work (harder work then my actual job). Passed framing and plumbing inspections on Friday and have electrical inspection Wednesday.

We're also going to be bang on for $30k. Did electrical ourselves, everything else sub'd out.

[schurchill39]

I've got mud and tapers starting tomorrow. All the quotes put it at $3-4K for the 860sqft (floor space) with about 60% of that being 9ft ceiling. Depending on counter tops for the bar and if we hire out painting or not we will be in the 23-28k window all said and done.

I did framing, electrical, plumbing, ceiling insulation and hanging the drywall myself. I will do tile and all finishing work but hire out mud/tap, possibly paint, and carpet.

[Euro_Trash]

Has anyone used a general contractor that they are enamored with? So far we haven't found anyone we love (not for a basement finishing job but our project isn't far off).

[suntan]

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Has anyone used a general contractor that they are enamored with? So far we haven't found anyone we love (not for a garage finishing job but our project isn't far off).

For basements?

Trent at https://www.affordablebasements.ca/

[DonJuan]

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The City of Calgary has a pretty great electrical guide on their website. If you haven't already printed it off I recommend it.

+100

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/w...ring-guide.pdf

https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/w...bing-guide.pdf

[suntan]

Not even a paragraph on nipple stimulation?

[OU812]

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What type of subfloor did you put in? Do it yourself or hire contactor? Did you hire spray foam out?

I used amvic amdry. The tiles are 4 x 2 so used less of them. Installed with buddies went really quick. Spray foam was also subbed out.

[spike98]

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Am I crazy to play GC and piece out work to all the subs

I did this. Almost the exact same scenario as you but i did the framing myself. Quoted $30-$35k and ended up spending just south of $20k. This was for a walk out basement with dry bar, premium carpet, tile vs lino. I even sourced the same hardware (faucets, lights ect) as the rest of the house which made it a tad more expensive.