If you’re designing your dream home, you may be focused on what’s above ground. However, a little extra planning and excavation are all it takes to add a basement, which can provide a great space for hanging out or extra storage. There are a number of benefits to adding this feature and the process is relatively simple.

Why Should You Consider Adding a Basement to Your Home?

The most obvious benefit of a basement is that it adds an entire floor to your home and can as much as double your square footage. A finished basement can be a comfortable, attractive space that houses bedrooms, hobby rooms, lounge space, home offices, or anything else you may need. Even an unfinished basement is useful; you can put your washer and drier here, plus you can use it for storage. Because this area is so useful and adds to your home’s size, it’ll increase your home value as well.

How Can You Add a Basement?

First, check with your excavation company about zoning laws and code requirements that might get in the way of digging a basement. If there are no issues, your next question should be about the soil quality and if there are any buried structures or utilities that you’ll need to work around. Your ground floor will need extra support due to the open space underneath, but this is easy for your contractor to address as long as you let them know.

Finally, consider what kind of barriers you’ll need to protect from moisture, pests, and radon. Many homes have bare soil in their crawlspaces, but a waterproof barrier or a ventilation system will help prevent both property damage and health issues. 

If you need an excavation service to prepare the way for your new basement, choose Valley Excavating in Kalispell, MT. With over 25 years of experience in excavation, road maintenance, and land clearing in the Greater Flathead Valley, they are pleased to serve as the creative force behind many projects. They will be sure to work with you and your contractor to accomplish your vision. Call (406) 857-2086 or visit their website to get started with a free estimate.