For 2013, the SCF reports a mean family net worth at $534,600, which means that if you added up the total net worth of all families surveyed and divided that by the total number of families in the survey, the resulting value would be $534,600.
Typically the most expensive type of foundation, the full basement variety consists of a slab basement floor with stem walls that extend from the basement floor to the main level of the building and footers. Homeowners who choose this type of foundation will incur higher costs due to the need for deeper excavation. Grading and forms are also needed in addition to drainage, waterproofing and concrete reinforcements in the basement walls. People who choose a full basement foundation may pay as much as $30,000.
A carpenter will charge $1,665 to insulate and finish basement walls in a 600-square foot space. This includes framing out the walls, filling the wall cavities with insulation and installing wallboard.You can do the job for $510, the cost of the materials, and save 69 percent. Use your ZIP Code to adjust the cost to where you live.ind the average cost to insulate and finish basement walls yourself compared with the labor and material cost of hiring a contractor.