Basement projects in the northwest metro typically range from $20,000 to $120,000 or more, depending on layout, bathroom additions, and finish level. Basements convert at the highest close rate of any service we offer.
Cost by scope
Defined-Scope Finish
$20,000--$35,000
Open rec room or flex space with standard drywall, flooring, and lighting. No bathroom.
Full Remodel
$40,000--$65,000
Multiple defined rooms, an egress window added for a legal bedroom, and a full bathroom added.
Premium Custom
$70,000--$120,000+
Home theater, wet bar or kitchenette, custom built-ins, premium flooring, and additional structural or waterproofing work.
Most of the basement projects we complete land in the Full Remodel tier. A multi-room basement with an added bathroom is the most common scope.
What moves the budget most
Egress window requirements are a major driver. Any room used as a legal bedroom needs a code-compliant egress window. After that, moisture and waterproofing prep, whether a bathroom is added, and ceiling height and code compliance in older homes move the budget most.
Where the money goes
- Labor
- 35--40%
- Materials
- 25--30%
- Electrical & plumbing (incl. bathroom rough-in if added)
- 15--20%
- Permits & design
- 4--6%
- Contingency
- 10--15%
Directional shares of a typical basement budget. Your project will vary.
Typical timeline
- Most basements run 6 to 12 weeks depending on scope. Adding a bathroom, egress window, or waterproofing work extends toward the upper end.
Common questions
Answers before you call.
- Most projects fall between $20,000 and $120,000, depending on layout, bathroom additions, and finish level.
- Yes. Minnesota building code requires a code-compliant egress window for any room used as a legal bedroom below grade.
- Most take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on whether a bathroom or egress window is part of the scope.
- A properly permitted, finished basement typically returns a strong share of its cost at resale and adds functional living space, though exact return varies by home and market.
- Confirm their DLI license is active and matches your contract, ask whether they pull permits themselves, and get a written, itemized quote broken down by trade.
Next step
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