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As we know, some older homes have cellars while others sit directly on solid ground. Many are in between, with voids under their ground floor ranging from 18” to 4’ inch height – too low to stand up in so they are called crawlspaces. Many Victorian/Edwardian homes have partial full cellars, with a crawlspace beneath part of the house. The …
With DIY sales at a high, it seems we’re all ready to improve our homes. But there’s one home improvement that’s definitely best left to the professionals. A basement construction can create extra space and value for your home. More versatile than a loft conversion, you can create anything from a playroom to a home office with living space that …
There are two options for people who wish to unlock the space in their basement: converting an existing below-ground space and building an entirely new space. Noble Structures are experts in both of these basement construction projects. This article will break down some of the reasons why you may want to do this, giving you some food for thought before …
Even if your subsoil appears to be completely dry, it will almost certainly contain moisture. Without waterproofing that dampness is gradually drawn up into your walls and floors as if sucked through a straw. Even if balanced by evaporation, the salts it contains effloresce at the surface, destroying plaster and decoration. London has another groundwater problem in the form of …
The majority of London homes have either a cellar or a crawl-space beneath their ground floor. In either case, it is possible to create versatile new living space suitable for things such as offices, kitchens, gyms and recreation rooms; however, to provide comfortable headspace, it is often necessary to lower the existing floor level. Victorian buildings often have open foundations …
Only 20% of the houses in England were built before 1919 – most of them in the 1890s. Almost everyone who lives in one enjoys it – they have more character and charm than anything built since. Their owners often want more space or better insulation, but they also want to preserve their character, and that’s not always easy to …
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 …
Basement conversions have never been so popular. Whatever the reason for digging down, Londoners are using the space under their homes to add value and maximise their homes. If you have a period property with a basement that’s ripe for conversion, you can thank the Victorians and Edwardians for their foresight. With land at a premium like never before, especially …
Basement extensions that stretch under the garden are easier to construct, allow natural light to flood in, and feel bright and modern while a basement extension under garden cost is highly competitive. Read on to find out why choosing to go under the garden is the smart way to add usable space to your family home. Love high ceilings? An …
Radon gas seeps from the ground due to the decomposition of radioactive minerals. It is the second biggest cause of lung cancer and seeps into homes through cracks in foundations, floor joints, gaps around pipes and service channels, basement drains and a host of other ways. No level of radon is safe, but the more that accumulates the greater the …
