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Is there such a thing as extending a basement?



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amother
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Post Sun, May 12 2024, 6:32 pm
Like digging more underground once the house is built?
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amother
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Post Sun, May 12 2024, 6:42 pm
Yes. A family member did it. Why not? I would just think once you're spending all that money on extending a basement maybe you want to extend on top of it too.
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amother
Lemon


 

Post Sun, May 12 2024, 7:02 pm
My previous landlord did it under the car port and although it was build with support when car was parked on top it still leaks. He had to stop using his parking spot. He recommends extending basement plus upper floors at the same time.
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amother
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Post Sun, May 12 2024, 7:02 pm
Yes my parents did it twice two different houses.
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small bean




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, May 12 2024, 7:20 pm
Yes my house is like that. Basement was added on 3x
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sweetpotato




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, May 12 2024, 7:22 pm
It is possible but usually extremely expensive per square foot and depends on your foundation type. You’ll need a structural engineer and an architect.
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amother
Slateblue


 

Post Sun, May 12 2024, 7:25 pm
Rarely done without building on top . Its not cost effective why would u want to do that?
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amother
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Post Wed, May 15 2024, 5:51 pm
Basement r there for foundations. Why not build onto main floor?!
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