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Basically, sump pumps sit in a hole, ejecting any water that collects there so its level never rises to floor level. Not every basement construction needs a sump or any other kind of pump. If your subsurface is naturally dry and your basement plan doesn’t include anything requiring drainage (sinks and bathrooms), then precautionary tanking of the walls and floors …
Despite costing more than a loft conversion, basement extensions in London are showing no signs of slowing down. There are a plethora of reasons why a basement extension is more costly than a straightforward loft conversion, but the value it adds to your property cannot be overstated. For Londoners caught in the property trap, or for any family wanting to …
Basement construction has become the preferred way to add living space and value to London property. With a pushback from planners in some of the city’s most exclusive areas, planning your basement construction can seem more daunting than ever; however, follow the key regulations and your basement construction should run smoothly. Get a structural engineer’s report If you live in …
Generally speaking, open-cast mining on greenbelt land, construction of enormous sub-basements and supporting runway extensions are three things likely to be unpopular with both the planners and the neighbours. A new development in Hounslow, given planning approval in July, is therefore a bit of a surprise. Abandoned farmland The 110-acre site, formerly known as Rectory Farm, is adjacent to Park …
The majority of London houses were constructed without indoor bathrooms. Almost all have since had modifications to rectify this, but often at the cost of an internal room that was once living space. Modern homeowners looking for more space often realise that moving facilities like bathrooms, toilets and laundry rooms to a basement level is, on the face of it, …
