Create Space with Basement Lowering / Underpinning
Basement lowering and underpinning of Windsor area homes is usually required to create additional living space. In some of the older homes, basements have lower ceilings and are primarily used as a utility space. However, with the proper engineering, construction, and waterproofing technology, we convert these types of basements into livable space, by lowering the basement floor and waterproofing the foundation. This is usually done by foundation underpinning, benching and helical piles.
Which One? – Underpinning, benching, and helical piles are three distinct methods used to stabilize, repair, or deepen building foundations. Traditional underpinning extends the existing foundation straight down with concrete, benching pours a supportive interior concrete ledge without deep excavation, and helical piles use driven steel screw shafts to reach load-bearing soil.
If you’re lowering your basement floor to create additional headroom, underpinning is typically required to strengthen and extend the existing foundation. If traditional underpinning is not practical due to soil conditions, structural concerns, or cost, benching can provide a safe and effective alternative. If your home is experiencing settlement, foundation movement, or is built on unstable soil, helical piles offer deep structural support to stabilize the foundation.
Experience – TRS Waterproofing and Drainage has the foundation experience and equipment to handle your project each step of the way. From our initial discussion to excavation, to the final waterproofing and grading, we will work with you to make sure the lowering of your basement is handled professionally.
One Stop Service – We provide all the related services associated with a basement lowering project, including such things as installing sump pumps, relocating floor drains, excavation, waterproofing, pouring a new concrete floor and much more.
If you’re looking to add space to your home, lowering your basement for additional height may be the perfect solution. Contact us for a free no-obligation quote.
Benefits of Lowering Your Basement
- Extra living space
- Improved air quality
- Increased home value
The Cost
The cost to lower a basement will vary from home to home as many factors must be taken into consideration. These include the size of your basement, the type of foundation you have and its existing condition, the depth of excavation, the age of your home, the soil type, the number of support columns to be moved, relocating water and sewage lines, floor drains, etc.
Service Area
Our service area includes Windsor, Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg, LaSalle, Tecumseh, and Lakeshore.
