Basement Digging
Do you need more room or extra space? Have you considered going down instead of up? Yes, we are talking about basement digging. Don’t consider basement digging without speaking to the professionals at Drainman. (701)595-0053
Digging out a basement, which also goes by the terms underpinning or basement lowering, may be a viable option. An option to add some room or living space to your home and can frequently be less expensive than building upward or outward. Ideally, you should consider factors such as design, feasibility, function, and the cost, before deciding which option is optimal. For some homeowners, yard or lot space is limited, thus leading to basement digging or underpinning being a real option. Why give up yard space when there is room below the home?
Before undertaking basement digging, take into consideration the following:
- Safety and Stability – Stability and safety are different underground when compared to other floors of the home.
- Waterproofing – Basements need to be fully waterproofed and damp free before finishing.
- Local Building Codes – Building codes may prohibit the digging of a basement. We recommend contacting the local building department to apply for a permit. Drainman can help with the process.
- Foundation Support – Drainman will not start any digging project without a calculated plan. We will identify the foundation and structural supports and determine the areas requiring reinforcement.
- Grading – Grading is a common problem with crawlspaces and basements. Improper grading does not slope down away from the house, which causes moisture problems in the basement during rain.
- Water – Digging sometimes uncovers natural underground streams. This finding may be the reason the house wasn’t constructed with a full basement in the beginning. Thorough home planning and research will help discover possible issues early in the process.
- Pests – Unearthing a pest problem is not something to look forward when digging a basement. It is possible to disturb underground insect and animal homes that may cause them to enter the rest of your house.
- Hauling Dirt
- Encountering Solid Rock
- Pouring Concrete in a Basement
Every step, of the process of digging a basement, Drainman will be by your side, from estimate and assessment to planning and completion. Go with North Dakota’s trusted company, Drainman. Let us help you decide if a basement digging project is right for you and your home. (701)595-0053