Basement
Lowering

Structural Engineered Drawings are often required for obtaining a permit for the lowering of your basement.

As of January 2006, most plans for the lowering of basements and other structural work must be stamped by an structural engineer who has successfully passed a new certification process entitled "Part 124" of the Ontario Building Codes.

The same type of certification also applies to architects for the submission of non-structural plans.

The new certification mandate was introduced in order to rid the industry of sub-standard individuals and services, as well as enhance the safety of all work performed by licensed contractors.

Aston Whitehall will recommend a Part 124-certified architect or structural engineer if you do not have one as yet.

A proper plan also gives the contractor exact guidelines as to how to proceed with underpinning and bench-ledging (see types of lowering) for each specific project.

There are very few types of projects within residential home improvements that are as critical and exacting as underpinning the basement foundation.

It is an extremely specialized field and we don't "fool around " when it comes to this type of work. 

However, the obvious benefits of creating the additional living space can add realistic value to your home (especially if your home is located within the main core of the city).

For further information, please fill out our estimate request form or call 416-367-8370 

The following illustrations show the 2 different
types of basement lowering:
Underpinning & Bench-Ledging

Bench-Ledging

For further details 
call 416-367-8370.