Finishing a Basement?

[crackinhedz]

Ok guys, my offer on a house was accepted today! Probably won't close until next month...and probably wont finish the basement for a very long time...

But can anyone give me some pointers??

I would love to finish the basement myself to save a lot of money, but I will most likely end up paying someone since I don't have the free time, supplies, or even the knowledge to do it myself.

So I was wondering, what would be the best way to go about it?? The basement is HUGE. Square foot wise I would put it around 1000 sq. ft. (probably more). Obviously I would like a Theater room, and most definitely a play room for my son.

Anyways, who does this kind of work? What would their title be called?? in other words, how would I look them up in a phone book?

Also, I think there is electrical wiring already in place, but im sure for a theater I will need more and in certain spots. So would the guy who does the finish work also do electrical, or would I need to hire an electrician?? also what about AC and Heat?


Honestly, my dream is pretty far down the road but I want to make sure I have it planned out right.

Also, if anyone knows someone who does this kind of work in the Lynchburg, VA area at a decent price please let me know!


Thanks guys.


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