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First off, there’s something of a “me too” effect here. People in London who have heard horror stories and therefore been reluctant to undertake a basement conversion, see their neighbour’s cellar conversion before and after the work has been done. The next morning they’re looking for a company which can handle a similar project in their house. Shortage of houses …

Of course, not every planning application is for the kind of mega-basement that the rich and famous seem to love. In fact, for most people a simple basement conversion is often the quickest, easiest and least disruptive way to add more living space to their home. Loft conversions are most suitable for adding bedrooms, but if you need more space …

An Extra Bedroom One way of using the extra space is as another bedroom, which can make the property more appealing, especially if you’re targeting the family or house-share markets. There are elements that will have to be included for the conversion to be classed as a bedroom, including ensuring there are enough windows and a fire escape, so check …

Before you jump into a basement conversion project, it’s important to consider all the cost implications to ensure that you can afford the necessary work and have it finished to the right standards. There are a number of basement contractors in London who can help you to put a design plan together that meets your preferences and budget requirements. Here …

What basement construction method is right for my home? If you already have a basement under your property, then you could opt for a simple basement conversion. If that won’t give you enough space, then you may need to opt for a basement construction method, plus traditional or modern underpinning techniques to stabilise the construction. Retrofitting is a method of …