How to make a basement floorplan (Part 1)

In this video we go low-tech, old school to make a floorplan of what your existing basement is so we can plan for finishing your basement.
Having a floorplan of your existing basement allows you to do more than just know where to put the walls. It does a few things:
1) Have a template for designing your proposes basement floorplan
2) Calculate materials
3) Apply for building permits
4) Get quotes from contractors and subcontractors
Still working on BasementCoach.com. It will probably take me a couple of months to get it ready. I appreciate everyone's feedback.
For more videos on finishing your basement please check out the rest of the channel.
And if there is a topic you'd be interested in learning more about to finish your basement, please leave it in the comments or email me at [e-mail].
Thanks for watching!

[@chrisb900]

Great stuff. Cutting and breaking out concrete to run new plumbing isn’t as bad as some think. A days work with a stand up 14” concrete wet saw rented from Home Depot and a 20 lb demolition hammer from HD as well for a little over $100 for a days rental.

[@basementcoach]

Good for you for taking that on! Did you get the Advil at Home Depot too? Lol.

[@donraveenmusic]

Thank you! you have great videos. To the point and very clearly explained. Great job!

[@basementcoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@b.williams4396]

Appreciate this.

[@basementcoach]

You’re welcome!

[@bilalbashir]

Thanks for making things simple and giving me motivation I come to Guelph twice a week for walk with my friend:)

[@basementcoach]

I haven’t forgotten Bilal. I have a reminder to call the Milton Building permit department this week. Will advise.

[@bilalbashir]

@@basementcoach thanks man

[@basementcoach]

@@bilalbashir town of Milton is working remotely so just waiting on them to ring me back with an answer. I’m also thinking of doing a video on how to apply for basement permit in Ontario. Trying to figure out the whole screen recording thing to do it.

[@bilalbashir]

@@basementcoach that would be great

[@basementcoach]

@@bilalbashir just talked to town of Milton plans technician. Homeowners can submit basement floor plans. They have some examples on their website and they will work with you to get everything right. Hope this helps.

[@subratabiswas9057]

Thank you so much for share the useful Information, do you think I can get a permit without hire a designer for a basement renovation ?

[@basementcoach]

If you're in Ontario, Canada, it is possible to get a permit without having a designer. How hard or easy that will be depends on your local building permit department.