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Basement finishing estimate template
A free, printable basement finishing estimate for basement developers: every line a client expects, with columns for quantity, unit price and total. Print it or save it as a PDF from your browser.
Company: ____________________
Estimate #: ________ Date: ________
Client: ____________________
Job address: ____________________
| Item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prep & permits | ||||
| Permits and drawings | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Moisture check | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Protect stairs and main floor | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Framing & insulation | ||||
| Exterior wall framing | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Insulation and vapour barrier | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Interior partitions (bedrooms, bathroom) | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Bulkheads around ducts and beams | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Electrical: circuits, outlets, lighting, smoke and CO alarms | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Plumbing rough-in for bathroom or wet bar | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| HVAC: supply and return runs | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Egress window (if needed) | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Finishes | ||||
| Drywall, tape and paint | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Flooring | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Doors and trim | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Bathroom fixtures | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Stair finishing | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Close-out | ||||
| Final clean | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Contingency (10% to 15%) | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
| Tax | ___ | ___ | $____ | $____ |
Estimate total: $__________
Valid for 30 days. Deposit and payment schedule: ____________________. This estimate is not a fixed-price contract.
Pricing tips for basement finishing jobs
- Price bulkheads by the linear foot so changes are easy to explain.
- List smoke and CO alarms and egress separately: inspectors check them.
- Give a per-bedroom option so clients can see what each room adds.
Skip the blank lines
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Ballpark first: try the basement finishing cost calculator.
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