Hearthfire Custom Basements
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 70 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod Description
This mod will allow you to build up to three additional rooms in a new basement underneath any of the Hearthfire homes. All the rooms are replicas of the original Hearthfire wings.
Construction
You will find a new book on top of your workbench outside any of the Hearthfire homes. This guide will tell you what materials and gold are required to build each room.
To begin building your extra rooms you must first finish your small home / entranceway.
Activate your external workbench and you will find the 'Basement Hallway' under the misc. section along with the garden, animal pen etc. You will find the trapdoor leading to your new hallway in the north-east corner of your house / entranceway.
Once inside the hallway, you will find three workbenches. Each workbench will allow you to construct a room on the east, west or south side of the hall.
When you have finished building your rooms, the workbenches can be removed using the drafting table outside your home.
Construction of the basement hallway is completely optional. If you don't want any extra rooms in one of your homes, you can just ignore the option when using the outside workbench.
You cannot build individual components in each room. Once you have created a room, every furnishing will automatically be made available.
Features
There are a few small differences between the underground rooms and the standard Hearthfire wings...
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[]The butter churn in the kitchen can be used to turn milk into butter instead of just dispensing it.
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]The library can hold 418 books (the original library can only hold 308 books). This is enough space for every book in the vanilla game and every DLC.[]The ladders in the 'tower' rooms that would normally lead outside are now used to move between the two levels.
Installation
NMM - Click the download with manager button
Manual - Download the .rar file, extract and move the files over to your Skyrim / Data folder.
Known Issues
There are a few issues that you should be aware of before using this mod.
[]Your spouse and children will not be able to enter the basement or use any of the rooms.
[]Please note that you can only build one of each type of room. Once you have created a room at a workbench, that option will be removed from the other two workbenches.
[]I have done a lot of testing on this mod and while I have made every effort to make sure that it works properly, some issues may arise. If you do happen to spot any
Hearthfire Custom Basements lets you build up to 3 additional wings in a new basement for your Hearthfire home. A niche but well-received mod (381 endorsements) that expands player housing options for Skyrim players who want more space.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support (381 endorsements)
- Adds meaningful space to Hearthfire homes
- Fits the building theme of Hearthfire DLC
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018, so may have compatibility issues with newer mods
- Only works with Hearthfire homes, so limited scope
- Potential conflicts with other basement or home overhaul mods
For Skyrim players who love the Hearthfire building mechanic and want more room to customize their homestead. If you're into role-playing as a homeowner with extra storage or display space, this is for you. Skip if you prefer gameplay changes or don't use Hearthfire homes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Hearthfire DLC installed and activated.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other basement mods.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other Hearthfire home expansion mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Thicketford
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 6,140
- Endorsements
- 381
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 4/5/2018
- Updated
- 4/5/2018
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