Basic finish
$30-50/sf
What's included
- 1,000 sf basic layout
- Drywall + paint
- LVP flooring
- Basic lighting
- Egress window if needed
Not included
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Wet bar
- Theater setup
Basement Finishing pricing
How much does basement finishing cost in Louisville?
Real 2024-2025 Louisville pricing, not national averages. 4 tiers, broken out.
Pricing tiers
The four scopes we see most often.
Mid-range
$50-90/sf
What's included
- Defined rooms (bedroom + living + bath)
- Full bath
- Better finishes
- Soundproofing one room
- Wet bar stub-out
Not included
- Home theater
- Custom bar
- Gym flooring
- Wine room
Premium
$90-150/sf
What's included
- Home theater (soundproofed)
- Full custom bar
- Wine room or gym
- Multiple zones
- Premium finishes
Not included
- Walk-out basement construction
- Foundation work
Luxury
$150+/sf
What's included
- Multi-zone
- Spa bathroom (steam)
- Wine cellar
- Custom everything
- High-end finishes
Not included
- Above-grade addition (that is just an addition)
Cost factors
What moves the number up or down.
Ceiling height
$5-20K to fix
Louisville code requires 7 ft finished. If under, you need to dig down (foundation work) or use soffits.
Moisture
$3-8K if needed
French drain + sump pump + vapor barrier. Required if any history of water intrusion.
Egress
$1.5-3K per window
Required for any legal bedroom. Cut through foundation + window well + ladder.
Bathroom plumbing
$4-10K
If plumbing access from above (bathroom/kitchen above): straightforward. Otherwise: break concrete.
HVAC
$2-8K
Extend existing ductwork + add zone. If existing HVAC cannot handle load: add mini-split.
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