A basement renovation or extension is a major undertaking, so when you choose a London basement company to work on your basement, you want a team that understands your needs and is dedicated to producing quality results. You should be able to discuss your concerns with your builders, including the following questions. Done correctly, a basement addition will make your home …
Which regulations do you need to consider when planning a basement conversion?
There are many things to consider when you decide to improve your home, such as the purpose of the improvement. Is to bring the property up to date, to add additional space or to increase the value of the property? Once you have decided this, there are a number of routes you can take: remodelling the existing space, adding an …
Your cellar conversion – before and after
When you need to create more living space, why not consider transforming the space underneath your home? If you live in a period property, you may already have a suite of rooms that were once used for coal and food storage. This may be the starting point for your project. Otherwise you may have to retrofit a cellar space by …
What Is Damp Proof Tanking And Why Its Vital For Below Ground Areas?
Many people don’t tend to focus on the concern of damp until it becomes an issue. It’s sometimes difficult to understand why you would need to consider damp proofing if there is no evidence of damp. It’s always better to prevent a problem, rather than to having to solve one, Here is what damp proofing entails and why it is …
Will I Need Planning Permission to Convert My Basement?
If you extend your home with a loft conversion or a conventional extension, the chances are that you will have to get planning permission. But does the same apply to basements? The answer depends on what you’re planning to do. Existing Basements Converting an existing basement or cellar into living space is, in most cases, not likely to need you …