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Cost to Frame Basement Walls
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Wall Labor Direct labor expenses to frame basement walls. | 9.4 hours | $278.78 | $292.68 |
| Wall Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to frame basement walls including: fasteners and connectors. | 200 square feet | $172.74 | $187.06 |
| Wall Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic framing nailer, 12" miter saw and 3 1/4" electric planer. | $28.50 | $48.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Frame Basement Walls | 200 square feet | $480.02 | $527.74 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $2.40 | $2.64 |
Cost to Frame Basement Walls - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Frame Basement Walls averages $2.40 - $2.64 per square foot in 2013. This Basement Wall Framing cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Basement Wall Framing project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Basement Wall Framing - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $2.40 - $2.64 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Basement Wall Framing: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Frame Basement Walls - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Basement Wall Framing, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Basement Wall Framing jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Basement Wall Framing. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Frame Basement Walls - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Value Engineered Framing United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- How to Estimate the Cost of Rough Carpentry Framing American Society of Professional Estimators, May 2004, James F. Freund, P.E.
