When you’re building a new home, you have a convenient opportunity to hire easy and quick excavation for a basement. Basements are extremely popular in newer homes, and many homeowners are choosing to add them onto their existing homes as well. This makes it a smart choice for your new home. Below, the excavating contractors at Valley Excavating of Kalispell, MT, explain why many of their new home construction clients choose to take advantage of this opportunity to get a basement.

The Benefits of Basement Excavation for a New Home

1. Better Lot-to-House Ratio

When you’re thinking about curb appeal and the value of your property, the ratio of the size of your home to the size of your lot matters. You don’t want the home to look like it’s too big for its lot. Many municipalities have regulations regarding how much square footage your home can take up on the lot depending on the lot size. Using a basement allows you to add the space you need without sacrificing curb appeal or a usable yard.

2. More Square Footage

Livable square footage is important to buyers, and a basement is desirable because it offers so many options. They can use it as a home office, an extra bedroom, a hobby room, or even create a guest house with separate access to rent out. No matter what the space is used for, the fact that it is there and ready for use raises what buyers are willing to pay for the home.

3. Now’s the Time

Excavation of a basement is a big project on an existing home, since the house will need to be lifted as the project is done. These costs can add up quickly. When you have the excavation done before the home is built, the costs—and timeline—of building that basement are reduced significantly. Now is the time to have it done for the best possible return on investment.

When you’re ready to have your excavation for your basement done, contact Valley Excavating. Their experienced and reliable excavation company has served Flathead County for more than 20 years. They can handle the entire project, from the land clearing to septic installation for the new home. Contact them at (406) 857-2086 to schedule a consultation and free estimate.