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Finished plans with all the specific details of construction are vital to your basement project. If the project requires a building permit (most do) you’ll need to file construction drawings with the local building department. If you’re after financing, your lender probably will require a set of plans. If you’re using a contractor or subcontractor for some or all of the work, again, you’ll need plans.

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Not everyone has—or even wants—a computer. If you’d prefer to draw out your own plans, stop by a stationery store for graph paper, mechanical pencils, and rulers. You can use each square of the graph paper to represent 1 ft. of your basement, meaning a 20 ft. by 30 ft. basement will be 5 in. by 6 in. on paper.

What plans? Some of the various drawn plans used in construction include:

* Site plan

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A site plan is a drawing of all the existing conditions on the lot, usually including slope and other topography, existing utilities, and setbacks. You may be able to get a copy of your home’s site plan from the local municipality.

* Foundation plan

* Exterior elevations

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Elevations are representational drawings of interior and exterior walls to show finish features.