BASEMENT LOWERING AND UNDERPINNING

If you are looking to increase your living space, the first place to look is your basement. It can be more economical than building an addition, because, with the walls, floor and ceiling already there, the “addition” is already partly finished. And, since you’re building within the existing structure, you don’t have to worry about zoning issues such as setback from property lines or height restrictions. You can lower your basement floor to allow for more height, but it’s a huge job, and it needs to be professionally done by an experienced and skilled foundation expert or contractor. You also absolutely will need a permit and stamped Structural Engineered Drawings to get it. If any contractor says you won’t need a permit, run – he doesn’t know what he’s doing.