Basements lie underneath your home, so you want to be sure as hell that when you lay your basement foundation, it’s as strong as it can be. Water leaks and moisture are one of the main concerns when digging and building a basement. Unless you want your basement to look like an aquarium at one point or another, then you have to be 100% sure that your basement foundation is built to the highest standards and the correct drainage is installed. In this post, we’ll talk about the importance of strong basement foundations, the aspects of basement construction and who to call if you want the best basement foundation for your home.

Importance of building a strong basement foundation
Basements are vulnerable to accumulating moisture. They’re underground with little air ventilation which can lead to the growth of mildew and mould if water is allowed in so dealing with external drainage and landscaping is critical. When a basement foundation is strong, it decreases the odds of allowing moisture into your home.

• Aspects of basement foundation
  There are a few different aspects of basement foundations that you may already be familiar with:
• Poured concrete
  As one of the strongest options for building a basement foundation, it’s no wonder why poured concrete is such a common choice for basement builders. It’s simple, reliable and sturdy. Poured concrete creates a strong basement foundation which rarely causes any problems.Water leaks can still occur in poured concrete foundations, but when you hire an expert basement builder like Techniblock, they use all their resources to ensure this doesn’t happen. Its prudent to involve Techniblock in your design phase to ensure all aspects are considered.
• Bored piers
  Bored piers are also fundamental in laying a strong basement foundation and creating a retention system. Bored Piers allow for reinforcement to be lowered into holes and concrete to be pumped into the pile. Whether you need basement construction or repairs, Techniblock are experts when it comes to bored piers.
• Excavation
  Possibly the most obvious aspect of building a strong basement foundation is the excavation. You can’t create a strong basement without a nice, big hole first! Unfortunately, you can’t just grab a shovel and set to work on your block of land. You need a team of excavation specialists who have all the right gear for bulk excavation. To put it lightly, Techniblock know their way around excavators and can dig any hole for domestic and commercial basements.

A building is only as strong as its foundation. Which is why if you’re planning on laying a basement foundation, you talk to the pros at Techniblock. Techniblock are Melbourne’s expert foundation construction company, putting their years of experience in foundation construction and repair into building basements under pre-existing homes. With the right work ethic, equipment and expertise, Techniblock will get your basement project underway on time and to budget.