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2005/5/22-23 [Reference/RealEstate] UID:37797 Activity:low 80%like:37788
5/20    If I want a little basement for my house (to put wife, or hot surfers
        to keep them cool), is it possible to do so? How much does it cost
        and what are some complications to it? Thanks.
        \_ Most houses in California (at least recent ones) are built on a
           slap of concrete.  They dig, fill with concrete, then build on top
           of that slap.  It'd be impractical to try to put a basement there.
           slab of concrete.  They dig, fill with concrete, then build on top
           of that slab.  It'd be impractical to try to put a basement there.
        \_ You haven't seen how those lowered one-car garage on Ellsworth gets
           flooded to street level during heavy rain.
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