Crawlspace To Basement Conversion

Crawl space conversion is an efficient and safe method of digging a basement under your existing home.

Crawlspace to basement conversion. A crawlspace conversion converts the area into a more usable space. Mark out the boundaries of the new basement shore up any foundation piers that are in the basement dig soil out of the basement. You are improving space inside your existing footprint which saves tons of money on the front end of the project. The area of the new basement is generally about half of the square footage of the house and a crawlspace digout provides great new space for living or storage.

Convert crawl space to basement cost converting a crawlspace to a completely finished basment costs 50 per square foot on average with a typical range of 30 to 75 per square foot. A crawlspace might already seem like a short basement. Converting your crawlspace into a basement is the most cost effective way to expand your living space and increase the value of your home. To convert a crawlspace to a basement follow these steps.

Then atlas restoration can build you a full height basement with the highest quality material and the most experienced staff in chicagoland. Crawlspace conversion is a safe and efficient method to dig a basement under your existing home. Expanding an existing partial basment into a full one might run 20 000 to 70 000. It s an involved job but most home owners see a 125 return on investment if they are planning to sell the home at some point or use a home equity loan.

Basements are opportunities to expand your living area for work play storage or simple practicality. They re typically a foot to four feet deep. Our expert design and engineering partners guide the entire construction process. More importantly you can live pleasantly in your home during construction.

Why get dig out. When a contractor converts your crawl space they are literally digging it out replacing it with the space for a full basement. Adding 2 000 square feet under your home runs 60 000 to 150 000. Depending on your needs you can convert your crawlspace into many different types of rooms.

This might include a basic basement a small home office bedroom home gym workshop or garage. The greatest and most cost efficient use of the space under your home is a basement. Your home is fully supported at all times and work is carefully monitored to ensure maximum safety. Concrete footings extend into the earth beneath a crawlspace like a full basement and short foundation walls likely ring the crawlspace.