Is Basement Square Footage Included the Cost per Sqare Foot

In your examples on your cost estimating page, you come up with $80 per sq. ft. for the 2,000 sq. ft. house.The example you use shows 2000 sq.ft. on one level.Does the $80 per sq. ft. cost to build include a basement?If there is a basement, is it finished? BillHi Bill,The example you are referring to, is the 1st one (of 4) on the cost estimating page and the cost DOES include building the

Basement Egress Doors

"Hi Carl,I need to know where to start with making an entrance to my basement from the back yard.I live in a rambler style home that sits quite high in the ground.Where do I start. Who do I look for to do the construction?ThanksKim"Hi Kim,Approximately how high above grade (ground) is the top of the basement wall in the area you want an entrance?Carl"Hi Carl,Approx 4.5 to 5 feet from ground level