Basement Conversions
Specialist basement design and build or refurbishments
Your guide to basement conversions
A basement conversion might be the best way to add space and value to your home if you don’t have the room to extend above ground. We can convert cellars, refurbish old basements, build new basements, or even design and build a basement to your exact requirements
What is a Basement Conversion?
Many houses have basements that have been left standing as a relic of the past, unused and wasted. Often they are dark, damp spaces hardly fit for storage, let alone spending any amount of time in them. A basement conversion is the process of changing this space into an inhabitable room.
There are two main types of basement conversion – Waterproofing and refurbishment – is turning an existing cellar into usable living space. The second is newbuild which involves excavating a new basement where nothing previously existed. This will require more significant structural work and is, therefore, more expensive.
We can create;
Habitable basements in old cellars
New basements in unused space
Basements under gardens
Basement sales floors in city center shops
Underground extensions for a restaurants and bars
Document storage areas below offices
In summary, a basement conversion:
Space
Adding a basement gives you extra space which can have many uses, an extra living room, a new designer kitchen, an office, a granny flat, teenagers den. a dance or art studio – you name it!
Investment
Add value to your property, make it more desirable and easier to sell. Buyers like something different, a basement conversion can give this whilst adding the wow factor to a home, office or commercial property.
Prevents Damp
A correctly specified and installed waterproofing system to your basement protects against moisture ingress which can lead to cold damp walls, mould and rot which can cause costly damage to your home.
Do it right!
Our expert team includes a qualified, experienced CSSW surveyor who can take you through all the stages from the initial possibilities the planning and construction stages to completion.
What could you use a new Basement for?
The possibilities are endless, you probably already have a specific purpose in mind for your basement conversion. However, if you are looking for inspiration here are some ideas:
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
- Shower room
- Playroom/teenage den
- Home Gym
- Home Office
- Games Room
- Home cinema/media room
- Art or dance studio
- Study, Library
- Home recording studio
Basement Planning Permission and Building Regulations
Before progressing with a basement conversion, you should check with your local authority whether or not planning permission is required.
If you use our specialist basement service to provide a design and build service then we can take care of planning, Building Regulations approval including Party Wall Agreements if required.
Book your basement consultation today
- Experienced, qualified basement team
- Full guarantees on all installations
- No obligation quotations
- Fair pricing policy
Arrange a survey. Call today on 0191 470 1801
