How much is it to finish off 850 ft^2 basement?

[Josh Cook]

Hi All, I have an unfinished basement that's Kng great condition I would like to finish off. I would like to remove a gravity furnace and install a new furnace and ac, a bedroom with an egress window and split the basement into a bedroom and family room. How much should I expect to pay for this? I can probably do the sheet rocking myself but plan to have a contractor do rest. I will be living in this bedroom. It's a side by side duplex I will house hack in St. Louis Park, MN. Thanks! Josh

[David Ounanian]

Hi @Josh Cook I would recommend you get a minimum of 3 different bids from local general contractors in your area and it will give you a good idea.  Get even more bids if you can.  When I was going through the process I had to call 10 contractors, meet 5 of them at my house and only actually received bids from 3 of them.  But once you find a good one you can keep a good relationship with them.