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The homeowners wished to increase the livable space in this renovated older home. The movers worked together with the contractors to remove the old crumbling basement so a new one could be built underneath.
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It's easy to see how foundation construction has changed over the years. The photo above shows a corner of the homes old stone foundation being removed to make way for a support beam. |
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Each section of the home is carefully supported throughout each phase to prevent any damage to the structure of the house. Safety is also a top priority for Spencer Heavy Movers. |
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With one side completed and supported the demolition crew makes their way under the adjacent wing of the home. |
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A path is now cleared to support the home here as well. |
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A beam is slid into position and several crossmembers are added. The remaining basement structure can now be removed. |
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. The photo above shows the home with work ready to begin on the new basement. |
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The footings have been poured and the blocks are ready to be laid into place by the contractors. |
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The waterproofing has been applied and an up to date drain tile system can also be installed to eliminate common water problems of old cracking basements. |
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Now that the home is sitting firmly on it's new foundation. The beams are removed and the foundation can be backfilled. |
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An interior shot of the inviting new basement is shown in the photo above. The homeowners have plans to finish off the new basement with a couple of bedrooms and a family room. |
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The home shown above sitting on the new foundation after the basement replacement was completed. If you didn't know it, you would think a brand new house was just built. Special thanks to Ron and Penny Forst for letting us share their new basement photos. |
