To remodel my finished basement, what should I expect a contractor to charge for labor?

Question:Do they charge as much as materials cost? More? Less?
I want to refinish my basement. No plumbing. Just new walls. carpet, lighting, moulding, doors and windows.
I figured all materials would be around $5-7k. What would he charge?

Answers:
depends on how much work there is to do and where in the US you live...you will have to get an electrician and permits for that. I would say it would cost twice as much as the materials. It really just depends on where you live and who you can find. Your best bet is to not look on FindHomeAnswers and to call local contractors and they will give you free estimates.