I'm buying a modular home and I want to know how much it will cost to put a basement in first?
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about $10,000 for a full 8' wall. Depending on region I am sure. Depends more on how many corners you have. Sounds like yours would be pretty straight forward though.
Someone I know here in NY put one in for around 20K.
I pretty much agree with the two first answers in that you should expect some "range." That probably only relates to your location.
Beyond the design of the basement, issues that may help in defining a cost will be materials used and access to them. The location in general,,,IE: An ocean front lot versus a piece of Mountain property.
I'll assume if you live in the USA there will be permit issues and fees.
I do have a suggestion as well. Do NOT have the soil removed hauled away. If you can, grade it over your property.
Steven Wolf
I see you don't allow e mail or IM's. I do; and not to impose, I'm curious as to your location, the type of modular, and who manufactures it.
The deeper you dig, the more expensive it is because of the time the steam shovel is on site and how much dirt is hauled away. Getting rid of dirt is not free, even if you can find someone who wants it you'll still have to hire a dump truck and a loader to take it there.
Think about a half basement.
A half basement digs down 4 - 5 feet then you build up 8 foot from there. It gives you the opportunity to have a walk out rec room. The result is that the basement sticks out of the ground 3 - 4 feet.
On the plus side you get more square footage upstairs because the furnace and utility room is in the walk out basement. Also, the left over dirt can be bermed up against the basement that is sticking out of the ground which will save on your heating bill. Since the dirt stays on your property you won't have to hire a dump truck to haul it away.
Some comminities don't allow half basements and some communities have very specific requirements. Block vs poured, depth, etc. Call Agnes at the Building Department and she'll fill you in.
Call the people who are selling you the house. They have all the figures for your area; needs, soil, etc.
i would say an average cost in the east is between 10,000-and 12,000. make sure they use at least a 10 in. block for the walls. and a 4000 lb. mix for the floors
It depends on the region you live in. The place you are buyng the modular home should have some contacts for you to call.
I have seen 28 x 60 ft basements under modular homes sell between $12,000---$16,000 in NE Ohio
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