- December 1, 2022
- Residential
It is more than just the decor that goes into building a good property. One frequently considers how to make the best use of the available property space. A proper basement is quite often one of the key features that many homes lack.
Those who recognise the need for one seek out underpinning for basement floor lowering. But what is basement underpinning and why does it requires basement floor lowering?
The reason for this is that a property must have a very strong foundation before anything is built on it. However, wear and tear, poor work quality, and limited capabilities over time lead to a weak foundation that must be repaired first.
Along with that, basement floor lowering is done to create enough space for the existence of a proper basement. The poor strata is repaired, and a new one is constructed to improve the bearing capacity of your foundation. This increases durability and provides a sense of security for any future developments on your property.
If you have a basement that is barely accessible to the point where one has to lower their head while in the basement, you’re throwing money away. Surprised? Another important reason for basement underpinning is to lower the basement so that your basement experience and living become better.
To go even deeper, imagine you have a basement that is only 5 feet deep. This is primarily used as a storage room because it was never intended to be a living space. This is where basement pinning can help. By digging deeper and lowering the basement, the 4 foot basement can easily be converted to a 6 foot basement.
This can also boost the overall value of your home. This is due to the fact that your home is now much more secure and has space in the basement for additional storage or use as a living space/garage.
Finally, because the basement, which was not previously built for living, can now house renters, it can generate passive income. Basement lowering allows for all of this.
But you may ask what’s the underpinning basement cost like? It is a time-consuming and complex activity that is dependent on the nature of the work required in the underpinning process. The first and most important cost is usually getting the basement drawings and permit work done to ensure your construction is up to code.
So, if you want to understand the cost of the underlying foundation, you could contact us at RnH designs, where this type of work is our specialty. We can provide you with an accurate scope of work understanding as well as an affordable yet premium quote.
Contact us at 2267477966 or [email protected], and get started with your basement underpinning work to bring out the best value of your property.
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