Basement Lowering Ottawa – Add More Living Space Below Your Home
Looking to expand your living space?
Basement lowering is a cost-effective way to gain more headroom, comfort, and value from your home. This service involves excavating beneath your existing foundation to lower the floor level, allowing for increased ceiling height and a more usable basement.
Whether you’re planning for a growing family, looking to generate rental income, or simply want a finished basement that doesn’t feel cramped, our team can help you transform your lower level into a functional and beautiful part of your home.
Contact us today for a free quote on your basement lowering project.
Professional Basement Lowering Services in Ottawa
Basement lowering offers a wide range of benefits for homeowners in Ottawa. We specialize in lowering basements safely while maintaining the structural integrity of your home. Here’s how you can make the most out of your basement space:
More Living Space
By lowering your basement, you can create space for a home office, guest suite, playroom, or even a rental unit. This process opens up new possibilities for basement finishing and layout design.
Improved Accessibility
Low basement ceilings can limit access and function. Increasing basement height improves mobility and opens the area for safe and comfortable use, especially important for storage, plumbing access, or future upgrades.
Increased Property Value
A complete and finished basement with proper height adds to your home’s resale value. Buyers appreciate homes with fully functional lower levels, and basement underpinning helps support long-term structural strength.
Spacious, newly renovated basement with light-colored flooring, a fireplace, and double doors leading outside, highlighting the results of a basement lowering and remodeling project in Ottawa, Gatineau, or Kingston.
What’s Involved in Basement Lowering?
Basement lowering typically includes:
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Excavating the basement floor to achieve more headroom
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Basement underpinning to reinforce the structure and support the existing foundation
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Upgrading drainage and plumbing systems for long-term performance
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Improving insulation and waterproofing
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Basement finishing to make the space move-in ready
Each basement lowering project begins with a thorough site review to determine the best method for your home and to protect the building’s structural integrity.
Why Choose ProCore for Basement Lowering in Ottawa?
Expertise
Our team of experts can accurately map out the best possible basement lowering configuration to create the most additional space for your home.
Local Knowledge
Our years of expertise in Ottawa and Gatineau ensure that our work is always done in accordance with the unique geological and environmental conditions.
Quality Workmanship
We are committed to providing quality workmanship without cutting corners to ensure the best possible outcome and results that last.
Corey and his team waterproofed our basement and installed new weeping tile. We were very impressed by their knowledge and work ethic. They were also very nice and Corey always took the time to explain everything to us and included us in the planning of the project.
– Jennifer K.
Cory’s team did an amazing job in my basement that was wet and damp. His professional team fixed the problem completely and even in the wettest season there are no more water issues.
– Roslyn B.
Basement Lowering FAQs
Why would I need to increase the height of my basement?
In many instances, homeowners choose basement lowering to gain more living space, improve head clearance, or make the area usable for things like storage, rental, or basement finishing. It also helps correct structural and moisture problems.
What techniques are used for basement lowering in Ottawa?
The process typically involves excavating the basement floor and supporting the existing foundation through basement underpinning. These techniques strengthen the structure while allowing for more usable space.
How much does basement lowering generally cost?
The cost depends on a range of factors, including your home’s structure, the excavation depth, plumbing changes, and finishing plans. Contact us to discuss your goals and we’ll provide a quote tailored to your project.
How long does a lowering project usually take?
Timeframes vary based on the complexity of the build. Some projects take a few weeks, while others may take longer to complete. We’ll assess your space, test key areas for stability, and create a clear project timeline.
What are the long-term benefits of lowering my basement?
You gain more usable square footage, added comfort, improved access, better insulation, and increased resale value. Basement lowering also creates the foundation (literally and figuratively) for future basement finishing projects.
Learn More About ProCore’s Ottawa Basement Lowering
Contact us to discover how our professional team can help you create more space in your basement through our specialized services.