Whats a ball park figure on the price of a the 9ft basement upgrade option. My builder quoted me $5000. Just

Tt
Home Buyer
Wappingers Falls, NY

trying to find out if that sounds reasonable.

Answers (3)
Jeffrey Eraca
Agent
Fishkill, NY

Sounds good to me, mine was 2500 just for an extra foot of concrete, throw in a walk-out, french doors and 2 - windows... Enjoy your new home! If there is anything else I can do give mw a call

Jeff Eraca
(845) 380-5162

Sun May 31 2009, 08:48
Tt
Home Buyer
Wappingers Falls, NY

Thanks for the reply, I realize that price will vary according to lot and basement size. The basement is 1200 sq ft. The price also includes 2 egress windows and a french door walk out. The builder said the door/window/9ft ceiling option is usually $10,000. Trying to find out if its the bargin he says it is. Sounds like it is...

Sun May 31 2009, 07:30
Jeffrey Eraca
Agent
Fishkill, NY
FIRST ANSWER

Are you planning on finishing the basement? If so the 9' ceilings are nice to have, and if you have forced hot air heat they are a must have. Depending on the size of the foundation this is not a bad price. I know when I built in 2004 I was quoted 2500 on a house that is 3000 sq/ft. And no I didn't do it and have regreated it ever since. One other thing to consider if the 5000 is part of the mortgage it comes out to about 30 bucks a month more... Hope this helped.

Jeff Eraca
(845) 380-5162

Sun May 31 2009, 06:42

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