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Basement Finishing Cost & Pricing Guide

Metro Atlanta · Updated 2026

Atlanta's walk-out and walk-up basements are among the most valuable unfinished square footage in any home. SpanglerBuilt finishes basements across all four tiers — from functional living space to full entertainment suites.

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Good Tier
$40,000 – $60,000

Open plan living space with LVP flooring, drywall, recessed lighting, and a basic half bath. Great for adding livable square footage without premium finishes.

Framing, insulation, and drywall
LVP flooring throughout
Recessed lighting package
Basic half bath rough-in and finish
Electrical to code
Most Popular
Better Tier
$60,000 – $80,000

Full basement with dedicated spaces — media area, full bath, home office or guest bedroom, upgraded LVP or tile flooring, and a basic wet bar.

Defined living, media, and work zones
Full bathroom with tile shower
LVP and tile flooring mix
Basic wet bar with sink
Can lighting and accent lighting
Best Tier
$80,000 – $100,000

Full entertainment basement with home theater rough-in, premium wet bar or kitchenette, full bath with custom tile, and higher-end flooring. Standard for Alpharetta and Milton.

Home theater rough-in and acoustics
Premium wet bar or kitchenette
Custom tile bath
Engineered hardwood or premium LVP
Multi-zone lighting and AV pre-wire
Luxury Tier
$100,000+

Full basement apartment or entertainment suite with second kitchen, wine cellar, home theater, luxury bath, and guest suite. Common for large Buckhead and Milton estate projects.

Full second kitchen
Wine cellar or climate-controlled storage
Home theater with acoustic treatment
Luxury bath with steam or sauna
Full guest suite with egress
Pricing Notes

Ranges include all framing, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), insulation, drywall, flooring, fixtures, and permits. Egress window installation is additional if required. Unfinished basement square footage affects final cost — most Atlanta basements run 800–2,000 sq ft.

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