House Plans with Basements
Our basement house plans are perfect for adapting to uneven terrain and providing storage and living space below the main level.
Home plans with basements provide a number of benefits. Whether you want a basement for simple storage needs or you intend to finish it for additional square footage, we offer a variety of house designs with basements to fit your lot and requirements. Our daylight basement house plans work perfectly on sloped lots and can provide natural light into the lower level. Having a basement can add another level to your home and be used for extra bedrooms, baths, recreation rooms, home theaters, offices and more. You’ll also find inverted house plans that come with completely finished basements in this collection!
Our house plans advisors are here to help you select the best foundation for your needs and lot. Contact us by email, live chat, or phone at 866-214-2242 if you need any help choosing the right plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a house plan with a basement?
Just that—blueprints to build a house with a basement foundation! Each house in this collection features a basement as the main foundation or an option you can select. The basements can be daylight or walkout in design and be finished or unfinished. You can always choose if and when you want to add more finished square footage when you have a house plan with a basement!
What are the advantages of house plans with a basement?
Basements are ideal for and requisite in some colder climates, where the foundation has to be buried below the frost line in the ground to avoid shifting during freeze and thaw cycles. This is the main reason why people invest in a house plan with a basement, which is the most expensive foundation type. A basement can also help a house adapt to uneven ground, eliminating the need for even more costly land leveling. Many homeowners are happy with the extra storage and/or living space, too!
Can any house plan have a basement?
Yes, you'll find every sort of house plan available with a basement foundation, no matter the shape, size, or style you're looking for. If you find a particular design that doesn't list a basement in the foundation options, just let us know and we can modify the plans for you.