Using an old cellar. Is it possible/economical or not?

  • Erstellt am 2019-01-06 10:23:19

grericht

2019-01-06 10:23:19
  • #1
Hello,

On the corner plot where we want to build, there used to be a corner house (built 1894 / fire and explosion damage WW2 / leveled 1955). It had a basement. Currently, we assume that the basement was only filled in and not demolished.

For the new construction, we are bound to the old building lines. This means that we will build very precisely on the old house. In terms of building dimensions, it will also come down to a similar size. We would also like to build with a basement. Is it conceivable to excavate and renovate the old basement? Of course, only if there are economic and/or ecological reasons for it. Since the basement was only about 1.50m underground and was demolished at ground level, it would definitely have to be rebuilt.

If this is not sensible (which I assume): What is to be expected regarding how deep the foundation lies below the basement? In other words, how deep will the excavation pit be to remove the old basement?
 

grericht

2019-03-23 16:43:36
  • #2
The issue is resolved. Contrary to expectations, the old cellar was completely excavated at that time. Unfortunately, the excavation pit was filled with construction debris.
 

Similar topics
28.01.2010House with or without a basement? - Experiences20
05.06.2010Basement made of high perforated bricks or concrete?11
18.08.2013Massive house with basement. Is our budget enough?11
08.12.2015Construction costs for KFW70 house with basement turnkey15
03.03.2012Position controlled residential ventilation in the underground basement?16
26.10.2012External perimeter insulation floor slab, basement mold risk11
09.06.2013Costs of earthworks without basement15
19.04.2013Budget for the construction of a single-family house with a WU concrete basement27
27.05.2013Cost estimation: prefabricated house, basement, carport, single garage10
01.07.2013Additional insulation in the Ytong basement (36 cm)14
27.07.2013Average construction time for a semi-detached house with a basement11
16.02.2014Floor plan of a single-family house with basement - Your opinions, please16
29.01.2014Cost saving/basement/affordable tiles/sealed screed?13
19.03.2014Cost for a new single-family house, 2 full floors, without basement18
05.07.2014Sleeping in the basement okay?14
13.08.2014Water intrusion in basement due to storm - insurance?17
09.07.2020Soil replacement up to 1.20m depth - fill or basement?11
22.01.2024Construction progress: Duplex with WU basement and developed attic813
20.03.2023What is the space requirement for earthworks in construction with a basement?10
15.11.2023Berlin front structure for securing the excavation pit23

Oben