Lowering Basement

Lowering basements is a process of increasing the height and space of the basement floor by digging deeper and modifying the foundation. It can significantly improve the comfort, value, and usability of the basement area. Basement Lowering in Toronto can be effectively carried out through two main methods: underpinning and bench-footing.

Underpinning is a method of lowering the basement floor by excavating under the existing footings and extending them to a lower level, creating a continuous and uniform floor level. While this method provides a seamless result, it is also more expensive, complex, and involves some level of risk. Underpinning requires engineering skills and careful staging to avoid damaging the structure of the house.

Bench-footing, another method for lowering basement floor, involves digging down and creating new walls that extend from the original footings. This method results in a concrete bench around the perimeter of the basement, which can be utilized for storage or seating. Bench-footing is known for being a faster, more cost-effective, and easier alternative to underpinning. However, it may reduce the overall floor area and might not be as aesthetically pleasing.

Rock Bottom Underpinning is well-equipped to manage both methods of lowering basements. They provide comprehensive services, including obtaining permits and conducting inspections to ensure the safety and quality of your project. Their expertise extends to aspects such as waterproofing, drainage, insulation, and flooring in the context of lowering basements. For homeowners in Toronto looking to maximize the potential of their basement space, basement lowering is indeed a worthwhile investment.

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Rock Bottom Underpinning provides exceptional service and a completely insured project for our customers. We are committed to providing the highest level of professionalism, service response, and quality workmanship. When working on your project, Rock Bottom Underpinning treats your most valuable asset like its our own!

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We at Rock Bottom Underpinning have a team of well-experienced and qualified professionals. Our work is specialized and requires skills that not every companies’ employees possess. We are constantly going through specialty training and we always use high-quality tools, materials and equipment to create a professional finished product. Our employees are the foundation of our company and your home. Also, our list of trusted professionals extends beyond our company;
  • Structural Engineers
  • Architects
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Heating and Air Conditioning partners
  • Electrical Professionals
  • Plumbing Specialists
  • Renovation Contractors
We have all of the support required to make sure your project is completed professionally, on time and on budget.

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We are proud of the reputation the Rock Bottom Underpinning has built over the years. We are extremely proud of the endless word of mouth referrals we continually receive from our valued customers. We are not just any regular contractor, renovation company, or excavation company. Underpinning is in our name, this is what we do, our name is what we stand behind! Rock Bottom Underpinning is the company you can trust to execute your project with expertise, professionalism, on time and on budget. If it's not in the name, think twice about who is underpinning your most valuable asset.

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Dion and his crew completed our underpinning safely and on schedule. The price was competitive, Dion was responsive, and any small issues that came up along the way were dealt with professionally. We were very pleased and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rock Bottom.

- Alex

After getting 3 quotes we decided to hire Dion and his Rock Bottom Underpinning team. Our basement height was under 6 ft and now is 8ft. Dion & his crew do excellent work, and kept us well informed through the entire process. His estimate of cost and time was right on the target.

- Derek

This was not our first renovation but it is our biggest one and we had been planning and saving for an overhaul of our century home for 3 years. We sourced out three quotes and Dion at Rock Bottom was not only the most affordable but we also had a gut feeling we could trust him from Day 1.

- Katie

Rockbottom’s workmanship, customer service, team and overall final product was excellent! The project consisted of a full underpin, new water service and sewer main, and a large/complicated back addition. Dion and Jamie were always easily accessible and ensured the project ran efficiently and to budget

- Naram

Excellent service and workmanship. Personnel was very knowledgeable and accommodating with schedule updates. Project was on time and on budget which is all you can ask for

- Paul

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