Basement Conversion Guide

Basements or cellars can be a great way to make more living and leisure space in the comfort of your own home. It can have many benefits including giving your growing family more space, making a guest living or bedroom area, having an at home gym or playroom, having the space for a wine cellar, freeing up space in your garden and having more space for storage. However, like anything else in the world there are always issues and complications that can happen during the construction as well as after the basement is built and completed. There are also issues seen in basement conversion at certain areas because of the effect that construction and land use may have on the health as well as the aesthetic of the environment. In this article, we are going to look at the issues of basement construction in London and the things you should not do in order to avoid complications and problems during a basement construction. Basement Construction in London In the busy, o...

Basements or cellars are an investment and if you are going from having no basement to building a completely new basement or having an existing basement or cellar and getting a conversion, there is a lot of work involved in the design, planning and construction process. Because it is such a big project that takes time and labour, you should think carefully or at least consider the benefits of basement construction.  Of course, like anything, with benefits come some cons or disadvantages. Some properties such as apartment buildings and houses with not enough room or no planning permission, will not likely benefit from a basement conversion because some properties are just not made for a basement conversion. Whatever the case, whether you are looking to invest in a full basement conversion, semi basement conversion, a basement refurbishment or a basement expansion, you will need to know the pros of basement conversion. Below are some benefits of a basement constr...

Basement conversions are something that many homeowners have thought about, especially if you are a growing family in need of more living space. Basements are a solution for creating space in crowded urban areas where outdoor, ground-level space is limited. This is similar to the advantages of a loft conversion; however, lofts are more ideal as a bedroom or bathroom, whilst a basement is closer to the main living area and would be ideal for creating more living and leisure space for your family members. So if you don’t have the permission or means to expand your home above ground, why not choose a basement conversion which will tackle the problem from the ground up, adding space as well as value to your home. Options for Basement Construction There are a few options for creating a basement and the one you choose will be down to your property and the area around you. Ultimately, there are two types of basement construction; The first option would be to con...