Basement Excavation

More often than not the term basement excavation causes many people to worry and become concerned about the mess and disruption that it potentially going to be caused. Whether there is a basement already in place which isn’t the right head height or whether there is a need to excavate soil so that a basement can be put in place Basement Living are here to help every step of the way.

Basement excavation is extremely important and must not be taken lightly in order to avoid devastating results being left behind which could prove to be costly. Although basement excavation can involve a lot of hard work the end results which can be achieved are worth it.

If you would like a basement conversion but the height or width of your basement is simply not big enough then basement excavation proves to be the most suitable option. Within many basement conversion projects there is a common problem that they are simply too shallow and under building regulations they do not meet the adequate height restriction.

Basement excavation involves removing any existing concrete floor, digging out the basement and excavating any dirt. What you need to bear in mind is that you need to seek professional help when carrying out basement excavation as you are effectively digging into the foundations of your home.

When digging into the foundations of your home it will become apparent that you replace what you dig out with some support so that the building doesn’t collapse. Support which can be provided following a basement excavation can include building extra walls within the basement or even adding extra support to the roof.

This is the part where you must seek professional help, the last thing you need is for your home to fall down around you. Basement excavation is most definitely the most nail biting part of any basement conversion project. However it doesn’t have to be when you contact a professional like Basement Living. Remember when basement excavation is taking place it isn’t just the basement foundation that you are playing with but it is the buildings foundations too!

For more information about basement excavation then please contact us on 0845 4006666 or email info@basement-living.co.uk.