Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Cost of building a Basement 11Sep 23, 2012 4:01 pm Digging is expensive. I would say more than the average sqm rate for your home. Plus, basements leak water like mad. I doubt youll get warranty against leaks in the basement. Look at any unit complex and you will see how the water leaks through the blockwork. Keep everything above ground. Sqm rates are deceptive. It depends on the size of the home and the inclusions. DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair to do it properly you need to dig out the garden and waterproof the outside of the wall. There are some products you can put on the face of the bricks but the water is… 2 4624 custom probably not. Volume, most defiantly, but spec would vary. If youre doing a knock down, there additional costs associated with that that will eat into your budget… 1 10276 multiple occ properties are always billed by trades at a premium, rarely per sqm for the lot. You either have trades you know whoe will do by sqm or youre going to get… 1 2237 |