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Receiving a building permit from your city’s building department and using licensed and insured contractors is always recommended.
Under normal circumstances, finishing your basement will not affect the warranty on other areas of the home. However, any issues that can be traced back to damage, improper design, or workmanship related to the basement finish may result in some or all of the associated warranties being voided. You (or your contractor) would assume responsibility and warranties for all basement connections and finishes.
EDGEhomes trade partners provide a two-year warranty on “inside-the-wall” systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC connections. Appliances (such as the furnace, water heater, etc.) are covered under the manufacturers’ warranties.
The total square footage of the home, including the unfinished basement, is used when sizing the HVAC equipment. That said, the final capacity and efficiency can depend on how the basement is finished (number of rooms, added bathrooms, return air vents etc.). A licensed HVAC contractor can perform a load calculation to confirm whether any adjustments or additional ducting are needed as part of your basement plans.
Yes. Ideally, we recommend working with the same trade partners who built your home, as they are already familiar with your home’s systems and requirements. For contact information, please reach out to our Customer Service team.
Please contact your city building department and your Community HOA (if applicable) to confirm whether a basement entrance can be added and to understand any requirements that may apply. You or your contractor should also consult with a structural engineer to confirm any structural or additional requirements.
Basement plumbing rough-ins are installed during the early stages of construction, before interior walls and future basement layouts are finalized. The goal is to provide general access points for future bathrooms or wet areas rather than exact fixture placement for a specific design. Concrete cutting or drain extensions are common and expected parts of basement finishing work.
Typically, the plumbing for a basement tub is located beneath a square plastic box-out set into the concrete at the time of the pour. The plumbing line will generally be within approximately two feet in any direction and about two feet below the box-out. If a box-out is not present, the concrete above the tub drain will need to be chipped out. For questions regarding tub drain location, please contact our Customer Service team.
If you have additional questions about finishing your basement, our Customer Service team is happy to help. Please submit a Customer Service request on our website or through the My EDGEhomes app, and a Customer Service Representative will connect with you soon.
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