Building basements / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Slab on grade or a foundation and basement?
Slab on Grade

Slab-on-grade vs foundation and crawlspace or basement

...basements altogether and choosing to build a slab-on-grade instead. Concrete foundations - pros and cons: For a modest sized home, a concrete foundation will cost you easily between $20,000 and $30,000. Factor in a subfloor and finished flooring, you’ll be lucky to stay under $40,000. Building basements ‘just because’ ...