i am in the long process of doing it my self on weekends. It has been about a year and a half and I figure I might be done by late summer. Approx the same size basement.
Quick calculations materials and tools not including sweat.
Electrical = $1500 - Pot lights, wiring for outlets, cable, phone etc.
Framing = $1300
Drywall = $2500
Paint = $500
drop Ceiling = Only half, $1000.
Carpet $2200.
Misc $2000.00 = baseboards, doors, screws, this list goes on and on....
I have not even started the bathroom yet but I suspect at least $3000 in parts. ( toilet,sink, flooring, plumbing, mirrors, electrical, fans, paint, tiles...)
Basically you can do it you self for 2/3rd the cost but it takes for ever.
I enjoy doing the work on weekends with a beer in hand and watching a hockey game but if you want it done quick spend the cash. I would say $23000 is fairly reasonable as my estimated costs are probably low if I were to find all my receipts.
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