What kind of cost range is to renovate basement suite, kitchen and flooring?

11/8/2017 at 1:54:14 AM

Good day, the best option is to have a look at it and you can get better advice moving forward

11/8/2017 at 8:20:14 AM

You are talking in the range of $10-$15K

11/8/2017 at 9:57:42 AM

Hi from not seeing your exact renovation I would give you an approximate $40,000 start range. Mind you I'm in Calgary and I know Vancouver's cost are higher than here. Hope that helps

11/8/2017 at 10:43:18 AM

Well it depend of the size as well.

Kitchen can go from 10k to 20 k.

And floor can go from 4 dolars sqf to 7 plus instalation.

The best thing will be to get an estimate on site for better results.

Good luck.

11/8/2017 at 12:12:58 PM

Hello Jay, you are roughly looking at:

- 2k for demo

- 7-9k for kitchen upgrade (cabinets and countertop - supply and installation)

- 4-8 k for kitchen appliances

- 5k for flooring

- 2-6k for MEP depending on the scope of work

- 3k for final finishes

So I would budget somewhere around 30-35k for the project.

Original Homes team

11/8/2017 at 2:46:45 PM

Thank you for all your input!

I will definitely have some people out to take a look but at least I won't get the ol' sticker shock when I get an estimate.

11/10/2017 at 6:17:17 PM

Dear Homeowner

Like you have already mentioned, it is a little difficult to actually give you a price without actually seeing it but let me start with your kitchen. Unless your cabinetry is pretty much trashed...I often have had a cabinet defacing company come in and completely restore the old cabinetry. They do this by replacing all doors and drawer faces as well as re venir all surfaces. Add in New counter tops and you have a new kitchen at a way lesser expense. They look brand new !! As far as Flooring, your cheapest bet is always carpeting however due to flooding is not the best option. Scratch the laminate idea..does mot hold up to moisture. Ceramic is a good option but costly if your floor needs leveling with a self leveling product.You will pay about 4,40 a sf for installation. One product I like is the vinyl flooring. It is typically about $3.49 a sf to purchase but only $2.25 a sf to install. It looks like wooden planks and stainmaster makes one I prefer ( wide planks 4ft long) Vinyl flooring is waterproof unlike laminate and has a much richer appearance. You also may look for sales and find this product for cheaper. Hope this helps.

11/14/2017 at 2:05:24 PM

Thank you Michael!

Great advice, the refacing is something I never thought of, but the kitchen is so poorly laid out and they used such cheap cabinetry, that I almost rather replace than fix. The vinyl flooring option is very intriguing and maybe perfect for life as a rental suite when the kids leave, I'll definitely check that out!

Thanks again, for taking the time to reply!