basements as studio spaces

s2 · Post by s2 » Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:57 am

iam planing to build a studio in this basemnt space i have found for a bargain, but iam little bit worried and paranoid about possible future floods since it is a basement. Any advice on how i can feel safer. :? :?

Post by **sharward** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:32 pm

How common are basement floods in your neighborhood? Do you live in a floodplain?

Last summer our home sustained a tremendous amount of damage from a plumbing defect -- US$75,000 -- so I can relate to your paranoia.

sarath · Post by **sarath** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:07 pm

you should´nt worry to much about what kind of natural disasters that might happen in the future. get some insurans that covers all kinds of water damage, and follow your dream.

Post by **sharward** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:53 am

I'm trying to establish what kind of flooding he's concerned about. Natural disasters are indeed one thing, but then there's poor grading/drainage, plumbing failures, foundation problems, etc. Natural disasters can't be controlled (although there are sometimes steps one can take to mitigate damage should one occur), but the others are often things we can work to improve.

sarath · Post by **sarath** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:27 am

check with the landlord or realestate agent for structural specs, and if you´re still are as concerned, then reconsider the bragain you´ve been offered.