TYPES OF INTERIOR WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BASEMENT

Wet basements with moisture or leakage issues are a common problem and it is important to come up with a solution that will solve this problem permanently. Many people who think of renovating or remodelling the basement need to first address the issue of water leakage. This is primarily because no construction work can take place if the water problem …

BENEFITS OF HIGH QUALITY BASEMENT CONVERSIONS

With residential space in London at a premium and house prices continuing to increase at a rapid pace, home owners are turning more and more to extending their current home, rather than opting to move. A basement conversion can be a great way to add space to a property and give it that real wow factor, and it can often …

ICEBERG HOMES: THE FUTURE OF LONDON?

As Londoners seek a solution to the lack of space available for expanding their homes, iceberg homes are becoming increasingly popular. Like any building work, basement conversion involves noise. However, because these jobs are done by professional building firms, they do keep to normal hours. They won’t keep you awake at night, unlike the amateur DIY enthusiast who decides to …

PLANNING AND BUILDING A BASEMENT CONVERSION IN LONDON

Planning Is Key Unless your basement is a separate unit, you are unlikely to require planning permission to convert into an extra living space. However, if you are going to be excavating to create extra room, then planning permission will be required. This would also apply if you live in a listed building. Before you begin any work on your …