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1. How much prep work can I do on my own?

All of it if you know how. None of it if you don't know how.


2. How much do you think it migh cost to put down the floor? (figure
30x30) or so.

You need about 10 yards of concrete. That will be about $1200 to $1300. You
need labor to spread and finish, that could be $1500 or so.

3. the dirt gets wet, I think it seeps UP, not from the walls, so will
taht dry out the basement?

Probably not. You should find out where the water is coming from and take
proper action. That may be a sump, French drain, etc. Under the concrete
you should put a vapor barrier and insulation if you have room, that will
add two inches to the thickness. You must determine if you have to dig out
before you pour 4" of concrete on what is there now. Consider headroom,
perimeter walls and piping, etc.