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1 Adding a basement to an existing house can cost $30,000-$70,000 or more, depending on the size of the existing crawlspace or half-basement or if the house is on a slab foundation, and how much of the work is do-it-yourself and how much is done by contractors. In warmer climates where the foundation does not have to be as deep (typically 18-20 for a crawlspace or a few inches for a slab foundation), including a basement adds more to the total cost of the house because it requires a lot more additional excavation, far beyond what would be done without a basement.
Using the figures from above, if 70 percent of costs are from labor, a $25,000 basement renovation would only cost $7,500 for materials. Another way to estimate the do-it-yourself cost to finish your basement is to plan on $7.50 to $15 per square foot.