Sometimes, it is desired to construct a Basement beneath an existing house. This requires Soils Report + Shoring Design + House Underpinning Design.

This may also be called excavation support plans.

We look at excavation cuts, adjacent surcharges, tolerable movements and determine the most suitable underpinning element. In one instance, a Basement was desired beneath an existing Garage.

On other occasions, an entire basement is desired beneath a two-story house.

Foundation Engineering Consultants can prepare this House Underpinning Design Plans.