Dansie Design Build specializes in design-build home remodeling and basement finishing. We are leaders in top-quality home remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, and basement apartment conversions, delivering on time, and on budget. We work in Salt Lake County and Utah County.
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Hey Dansie, Ive watched a lot of videos from your channel. How would you go about installing a french drain around a basement walkout ? I mean unless there are walls all around, I feel like having the french drain under the stairs is a case for disaster aka a sinkghole situation happening. Let me know what you think, is casing all 3 walls around the foundation a must ?
Do you have a ballpark figure of what this would cost?
I need to make entrance on side wall. There is around 2 Feet difference exterior ground level and my basement stairs landing area. So i guess i need to dig around 2 feet, but how much minimum width i should keep for railing. There is total of 8 feet distance between me n my neighbour, so max i can go is 4 feet but it will leave me no space to cross over and go to my backyard. Please advise..
We have this exact problem but don't live in Utah. How do you determine the size of the bucket needed? What would this project cost?
Can you give more info on the drains needed? My drain is not handling the amount of water we get during storms.
do you do consultation for out of state ( province in my case ) ? id ld loveto pick your brain about what you've seen.
Yes, we do. Please request a consultation on our website.
is that as simple as a 55 gallon bucket with holes in it ? seems like a robust and cheap alternative to even spending 100$ on small a catch basin.
Can I ask if you've ever experienced efflorescence? Do you typically apply anything? Thanks
No, we have not applied anything for efflorescence. Sorry not to be of more assistance to you. Good luck!
“These are the best lights “ but what are they simply wafer lights? I always wondered how do you get the lights out to change the setting! Putting them in seems easy enough. I have yet to see anyone take them out and/or change the setting.
Yes, you can remove them after they are installed. Simply prying on them by hand is enough for the springs to allow the light to be removed. Just don’t have your finger in the way of the spring… or you’ll feel more like a mouse in a trap than someone wanting to change their light’s color. It’s painful the first time it happens, but if it happens to you, you’ll never let it happen twice! Good luck with your lighting project, let me know if your lights have the same sort of spring set up, or if yours was designed differently.
How far do the fireblocking 2x4 have to be apart? Talking about the 2x4s connect to the joyce with drywall under it. Are they 16 on center?
Yes, 16” is a good spacing for those.
Yes sir ❤
Nice video. When you mention the vanity drain, does that pipe in the framed wall double as the vent pipe also? I’m finishing my basement and want to make sure I look at the venting properly and doing some research. Very informative. Thanks
Yes, look into auto vents. How they work, and where to put them. This is how you’ll be able to vent properly without having to run vent pipe all the way up thru the roof when finishing the basement.
Do you apply an epoxy to hold the rebar in? (like SET 3G)
To make structural connections between structural members yes, we use epoxy. The stairs are not considered structural, and that rebar is not epoxied in place, as it is not required to be epoxied by structural requirements.
are you leaving the hose bib on the stairs? Doesn't that pose a risk of flood?
No, we won’t leave it there. You’re right.
I like the first one but different color chairs. 💯
Awesome! I’m glad you liked the idea!
Short and sweet. Good video.
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment!
Man my walk out job in bluffdale has been a nightmare. Started in Feb, bid of 13k. Contractor bailed 11k in and half job. 2nd contractor doing a much better job now I have most everything but the door is a 60inch but the cut out was 73" the 72" door doesn't fit. The 60" is the only one I could find. So now I have a huge gap from the existing window on both sides. What to do? I'm 18k in now. Bluffdale
I’m sorry to hear your walkout has been a nightmare. You can put stucco or siding around the door to fill the huge gap, or you can order a custom door size to fit the opening you have. You could also order a door with side lights, that would really look nice. You’ve got options at this point from what it sounds like to me.
I need your opinion. In bluffdale
If you’d like to schedule a consultation you can on our website dansiedesignbuild.com
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Those are great tools. I wish they made tools for concrete cutting on foundation walls!
Grate videos .good tips Thx bud 👍👌
Glad you like our videos!
Could you please throw out a rough price how much this door project cost? It's quite impressive, btw!
$15-20k depending on the options and what details the door will has. This door was super creative and turned out absolutely wonderful.
I’m getting one
Awesome! Hobbit houses are so magical and truly a fun place to be.
Why not straight out ? Looks better?
We can build it either way. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Clients think both ways look better/worse. It’s all personal preference, and special requirements of the property.
There’s got to be a way to improve the look of the concrete walls. 1:59 Any recommendations for finishing/paint/stucco?
There are definitely ways to do that. And I agree, everyone should do it. We did not do it on these as the owners wanted to do it later. Plaster is the most common way to go. Stucco also works well and allows for any color you’d like. Painting the walls is not recommended.
Here is a video of a walkout we plastered the walls on. Touring a New Finished Basement Walkout Entry kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5icm8OTpsTNl5M.html
But what do you do if it's not draining?? What is an example of "a plan" to fix it??
Glad you asked! Here’s a video outlining a very robust repair we did in Draper, Utah. Your guaranteed guide to repair a failed basement walkout drain kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqWkl6uPksnLc5M.html
If i want a hobbit door built how do i contact you?
On our website, dansiedesignbuild.com, then request a consultation and schedule a time that works well for you to visit with Caleb.
What does a job like that cost approximately?
It depends on the unique requirements of each project, but in general somewhere between 5-7 thousand dollars. If you need help finishing your basement in Utah and would like to work with us, you’re welcome to Request a Consultation on our website: dansiedesignbuild.com Have a great day!
It depends on the specific requirements for each project, so it varies some from project to project, but in general somewhere between $5-7k is pretty normal. If you want help finishing your basement in Utah, you’re welcome to request a consultation on our website Dansiedesignbuild.com and schedule a time that works well for you.
Too much too much too much
I’m sorry to hear you feel this is too much. This video is old/outdated prices. It’s much more now. We do great work and stand behind our service. Construction in general is not cheap, and to do things right is actually the best and most affordable in the long run - despite feeling like it’s a lot upfront. Thanks for the comment! Have a nice day :)
I live in Virginia, do you think this will work for my basement walkout that is backing up?
Short answer: With an empty 55 gallon barrel down below, I would think you should be doing just fine. Typically we use one 5 gallon bucket and have never had any issues with flooding. If you’d like to talk to me you can schedule a consultation on our website and I’d be happy to help you get a good plan in place for your drain. We have some calculations we can run to design the size of the drain. If you’re interested.
This is awesome! Is there going to be a hobbit house playlist?
That’s a great idea! We made a few videos on this project, and will put them into a playlist. When we get our next Hobbit house project we’ll be sure to make more hobbit videos! :)
Wish you were up here in Ontario Canada. I decided to do a basement walkout because of watching your videos.
That’s awesome! Congratulations on making the decision to do a walkout! I wish we could serve you over in Ontario. If you’d like to schedule a call with me, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may be having. Request a consultation on my website and I look forward to chatting with you :)
Awesome. Man, you could NOT have picked a better day to film, in terms of weather. Awesome blue skies & clouds in background. Question: will you film the various build stages of this project, and then later upload those as "part 2" and "part 3" , i.e. make this a multi-video series for this basement walkout project there in Heber ?
Thanks! Honestly the clouds were not something I even saw untill you pointed it out in the video! It was great weather and such a beautiful sky. We will post more videos about this project, as we edit and get them ready for posting. Is there something in particular you'd like to see?
I’ve found a lot of contradicting theories online about vapor barriers and types of insulation in basements. In a Utah basement is it recommended to use faced insulation or a vapor barrier?
Vapor barrier is put over the insulation in a basement during the original construction of the home. This is put there to keep it from falling apart before the basement is finished. Kids, dogs, and general wear and tear on bare insulation will cause it to fall apart, plus, no one wants to play around or touch fiberglass if you don't have to. When we finish a basement, we cut big holes in that plastic so it does not cause a mold issue, then put the drywall on.
I live in Utah and am looking for this answer. Did you do it in your Utah home ?
@@richarddiaz1951 Yes, we do.
@@richarddiaz1951I’m in Provo. My inspector told me not to use any vapor barrier in my basement so that the walls can breathe. I used mineral/rock wool throughout. He also told me not to use any green drywall in the bathroom.
Thank you!
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This answered a nagging question for me; thanks very much!
Glad to hear it!
Does the homeowner have any other option than redoing the entire install?
We are looking in to other ways of repairing the drain, but as of now, the only guarenteed solution we offer is to remove the entire drain and re-build it.
I'm surprised the bottom of the doorway is flush with the bottom of the stairs. I thought ours was too low. We have an older drain bowl with a side outlet and we've been getting sand accumulation. What's the easiest way to clean that out?
Your voice is extremely calming 😊
Oh thank you!
what if you have a high water table and water comes up from the ground ?
If you have a high water table, you will need to do an alternate drain type. One that encorperates an electric pump and removes the water, discharging it elsewhere - ideally where the city storm drain system can take the water.
Quit your day job and go sing!
Thanks, funny you say that. My family has a band and we do alot of shows/concerts. :)
Thanks for these videos, very practical ideas well executed.
So glad it was helpful!
My walkout drain has nowhere for the water to go . We have been putting a pump inside the drain hooked on with a hose so it can pump the water out into the yard. We did not know this when we bought the house until it rained very heavily one day . What do you suggest
If you like to request a consultation on our website dansiedesignbuild.com we will talk with you over the phone to get more information on what would be the best thing for you guys to do.
Do work in Dacula Ga
We work in Utah
What happens With the rising water during a rainstorm, the basement will be flooded
There is enough space and percolation for the drain to always work during storms in our area here in utah. We've never had a problem with doing them this way.
Where did you get the metal frame ?
We custom fabricated it here in Herriman, Utah
Can you please make a full video how to set that saw
We don't have a whole video just dedicated to how the saw is mounted on the wall, but we do have this video showing more about how we cut the hole in the foundation. If you like our content and find we are helping you, please subscribe. It helps us continue making more videos, and to improve our video creating process over time :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIJ1sdZrcsubhNY.html
Is this door available for purchase somewhere or did you build it?
We built it custom for this project.
Excellent video! Where are you based?
We are based in Herriman, Utah
Do you need to use treated wood for the bottom in basement? I am in Utah also. Thanks!
Yes, you do! Your baseplate (the bottom of the framing) comes into direct contact with and is exposed to the moisture that comes from the concrete floor. Let us know if you have any more questions!
Water table is so high that our drain becomes a geyser when there is heavy rain. What’s your suggestion then?
Add a sump pump that will pump the drain water elsewhere in a storm event.
How much would a walkout cost roughly ballpark?
It depends on several factors, but normally between $35-40k all in.