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PROJECT 019 · BASEMENT · 9 WEEKS

Finished basement

An unfinished basement turned into a family room, a guest suite and a full bath. It is dry, warm and bright enough that the kids actually use it.

Project no.
019
Type
Basement
Location
Manchester, CT
Duration
9 weeks
Budget range
$70k–$90k
Unfinished basement with cinder block walls, exposed joists and a bare concrete floor
Family room with a stone fireplace, built-in bookcases, exposed beams and comfortable chairs
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Scope

  • Interior drainage and a new sump pump before any framing
  • Insulated stud walls with moisture-resistant drywall
  • Family room with a gas fireplace and built-in shelving
  • Guest bedroom with an egress window, plus a full bath
  • Luxury vinyl plank rated for below-grade installs

Timeline

9 weeks
  1. Wk 1–3Demo & rough-in
  2. Wk 4–7Build-out
  3. Wk 8–9Finishes & punch list

Budget

$70k–$90k

Final contract range, including permits, allowances and any signed change orders.

On site and finished

Long media room with a built-in TV wall, recessed ceiling lights and a deep sofa
Lounge with a gray sofa, yellow armchair and a wall-mounted TV
Hands paring a mortise with a chisel, wood shavings and a square on the bench

What the client said

“We lived here eleven years and never went down there. Now it’s where everybody ends up.”

Tom B.Manchester · Finished basement

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