One is called underpinning and the other benching.
Lower basement floor underpinning.
Also known as underpinning basement lowering entails digging out the basement floor several feet down.
There are two methods of lowering the floor of your basement.
Typically foundations are built 8 feet deep but after you install both the floors and the ceilings space can evaporate quite quickly.
To lower the concrete floor your contractor will then mark numbers on the wall 1 2 and 3.
Typical cost for preparing the complete design package required by the municipality for a basement lowering project is between 2 800 for underpinning design only to around 3 800 if you want us to design the new interior basement space show floor drains new laundry room layout specify insulation show location of new stud wall.
Benefits of basement lowering.
In addition underpinning also enhances the integrity of the structure thus uplifting the face of your home.
Both involve structural changes to your foundation walls and footings that will enable you to have more useable space and allow you to have the basement waterproofed.
This will be in accordance with the underpinning crawl space drawings provided by the engineer.
In addition to this smaller spaces can make some individuals feel claustrophobic and a little uncomfortable.
This will add value to your home by ensuring the basement can easily be accessed and used.
Lowering your basement floor is a great way to provide your household with a little more headroom.