House extensions in London are tricky. First and foremost, getting planning permission is difficult; secondly, you frequently lose a significant chunk of the garden, possibly taking value from the house. By the time you take the building costs into account, you may not have added any value to your property despite months of building work; however, with the exorbitant stamp …
While most of us opt to create a large open-plan space like a kitchen-diner or playroom, 2019 will be all about making your basement conversion work for you in ways that steal a few ideas from the basements of the rich and the famous. Though a swimming pool or multi-car garage might be out of the question, here are some …
Your choice of windows for your basement conversion will involve a lot more than simple aesthetics. The glazing installation needs to complement the function of the basement room and the outdoor space that it leads on to. Humidity is an important factor, with kitchens and bathrooms being the obvious sources of the highest humidity. With the right choice of glazing, …
The excavation of the two-storey basement at Kensington Palace will be done to permanently house the Historic Royal Palaces Collection, in addition to operating as a conservation facility for the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection which is currently on display inside the palace. The decision hasn’t met with approval from everyone, however, with neighbours complaining the works carried out by the …
A cinema room: Along with games rooms, home cinemas are becoming popular. It is easy for basement specialists in London to sound-proof a basement, meaning you can turn the sound up as loud as you want without worrying that you’ll bother your neighbours. Gym or swimming pool: If you can’t be bothered heading down to the gym every day, then …
If you want your basement conversion in North London to be low stress and high impact, follow these five tips for success. Secure planning permission With London boroughs clamping down on granting planning permission for basement conversion in North London and across the capital, it is never too soon to apply for planning permission for your basement construction. This can …
Looking for a basement contractor in London? Once you’ve done your homework here are ten questions you need to ask to make sure you work with the best. Is my home suitable for a basement conversion? Just about any home is suitable for a basement conversion, whether you have a period suspended floor or a modern concrete one. You can …
There are many ways of extending the living space in your house. Most people, when faced with the need to extend, will go up into the loft, or out into the garden. But what if you have already exhausted those options or you don’t want to lose valuable garden space? The answer that many householders are now turning to is …
Extending into the basement gives you the opportunity to create extra living space in your property that can be put to a number of different uses. If you want to extend your property without reducing the size of your garden, an increasingly popular way of doing so is to use the basement. Whether you have an existing cellar to convert …
Once we converted our lofts. Some of us went sideways in the search for space. But Londoners nowadays are digging deep to create amazing living areas. It started with the so-called iceberg basements with their swimming pools and multi-car garages. But now anyone who wants to go to the gym or enjoy a movie can pop down instead of out. …
