Basement Development – Complete Turnkey Finish

Transform your unfinished basement into valuable living space! BuildRight Construction delivers complete basement developments including framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, flooring, and finishing. Design options: extra bedrooms, home theater, wet bar, bathroom, home gym, rental suite. Full permit management, code-compliant egress windows, vapor barrier, insulation. Increase your home value 20-30% with professional basement finishing.

Complete Basement Development Includes:

1. Design & Planning:

Free in-home consultation (space planning, layout ideas)
3D renderings (visualize finished space before construction)
Permit application (City of Calgary development permit)
Engineering (structural, egress window calculations if needed)
2. Framing & Structure:

Wood or steel stud framing (interior walls, bulkheads)
Egress window installation (code-required for bedrooms)
Window wells (metal or precast concrete)
Beam boxing (hide support posts/beams)
Staircase rebuild/upgrade (if needed)
3. Mechanical Systems:

Electrical: outlets, switches, lighting, ceiling fans, panel upgrade if needed
Plumbing: rough-in for bathroom/wet bar, drain/vent, hot/cold lines
HVAC: ductwork extension, additional vents, return air
Low-voltage: CAT6 network, speaker wire, coax cable
4. Insulation & Vapor Barrier:

Batt insulation (R-12 walls, R-20 ceiling minimum per code)
6-mil poly vapor barrier (moisture protection)
Spray foam (rim joist, cold spots)
5. Drywall & Finishing:

1/2″ drywall (walls and ceilings)
Taping, mudding, sanding (level 4 finish)
Primer + 2 coats paint (Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams)
Trim & baseboard installation (painted MDF or stained wood)
6. Flooring:

Luxury vinyl plank (LVP): waterproof, durable, looks like hardwood
Carpet: bedroom areas (stain-resistant, padding included)
Tile: bathroom, wet bar areas (ceramic or porcelain)
Laminate: budget-friendly wood-look option
7. Doors & Windows:

Pre-hung interior doors (6-panel or modern flat)
Egress windows (code-sized for bedrooms)
Window wells with covers (safety)
8. Bathroom (if included):

3-piece (toilet, vanity, shower) or 4-piece (add bathtub)
Tile work (floor, shower walls)
Vanity with quartz/granite countertop
Fixtures (faucets, showerhead, toilet)
9. Wet Bar / Kitchenette (optional):

Cabinets (custom or IKEA)
Countertop (quartz, granite, laminate)
Sink with faucet
Bar fridge rough-in
Electrical (outlets, under-cabinet lighting)
2026 Pricing (Calgary):

Basic Basement Development (Open-concept rec room):

600 sq ft: $28,000-38,000 ($47-63/sq ft)
800 sq ft: $36,000-50,000 ($45-63/sq ft)
1,000 sq ft: $45,000-65,000 ($45-65/sq ft)
Mid-Range Basement (2 bedrooms, rec room, 3-pc bathroom):

800 sq ft: $50,000-70,000 ($63-88/sq ft)
1,000 sq ft: $65,000-90,000 ($65-90/sq ft)
1,200 sq ft: $75,000-105,000 ($63-88/sq ft)
Luxury Basement (2 bedrooms, rec room, full bathroom, wet bar, home theater):

1,000 sq ft: $85,000-120,000 ($85-120/sq ft)
1,200 sq ft: $100,000-145,000 ($83-121/sq ft)
1,500 sq ft: $125,000-185,000 ($83-123/sq ft)
Legal Secondary Suite (separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, laundry):

600 sq ft: $70,000-95,000 ($117-158/sq ft)
800 sq ft: $90,000-125,000 ($113-156/sq ft)
1,000 sq ft: $110,000-150,000 ($110-150/sq ft)
Popular Add-Ons:

3-piece bathroom: $12,000-18,000
4-piece bathroom: $16,000-24,000
Wet bar (cabinets, sink, fridge rough-in): $4,500-8,500
Home theater (tiered seating, acoustic panels, projection): $8,000-25,000
Fireplace (electric or gas): $2,500-6,500
Custom wine cellar: $15,000-40,000
Included in All Packages:

Free design consultation & 3D rendering
All permits (development, electrical, plumbing, gas)
All inspections (framing, mechanical, final)
Project management (scheduling, trades coordination)
Job site protection (dust barriers, floor protection)
Daily cleanup
Final deep clean
2-year workmanship warranty
Development Process (6-8 Weeks):

Week 1 – Design & Permits:

Day 1: In-home consultation, measurements
Day 2-3: Design finalization, 3D rendering
Day 4-5: Permit submission (City of Calgary)
Permit wait: 2-3 weeks (we start demo during this)
Week 2 – Demolition & Framing:

Day 1-2: Demolition (remove old walls, debris removal)
Day 3-5: Framing (walls, bulkheads, egress window openings)
Framing inspection (City of Calgary)
Week 3-4 – Mechanical Rough-In:

Week 3: Electrical rough-in (outlets, lights, panel upgrade if needed)
Week 3-4: Plumbing rough-in (bathroom, wet bar)
Week 4: HVAC ductwork extension
Mechanical inspection (City of Calgary)
Week 5 – Insulation & Drywall:

Day 1: Insulation installation (batt + spray foam)
Day 2: Vapor barrier (poly sheeting)
Day 3-5: Drywall hanging, taping, mudding
Insulation inspection (if required)
Week 6 – Painting & Trim:

Day 1-2: Drywall sanding, primer
Day 3: Paint (2 coats walls/ceiling)
Day 4-5: Trim installation (baseboard, door casings)
Week 7 – Flooring & Fixtures:

Day 1-3: Flooring installation (LVP, carpet, tile)
Day 4-5: Fixture installation (lighting, plumbing fixtures)
Week 8 – Final Details & Inspection:

Day 1-2: Cabinet/vanity installation
Day 3: Final touches (hardware, touch-up paint)
Day 4: Final cleanup
Day 5: Final inspection (City of Calgary)
Certificate of Occupancy issued
Total Timeline: 6-8 weeks (after permit approval) | 8-10 weeks (including permit wait)