Basement conversions are popular for a number of reasons, the main one being that it can add significant living space to your property without any visible additions to the exterior of your home. This in turn can add value to your property if you do ever consider selling.
Planning Permission
If you are simply converting an existing space into a habitable area with no additions, then you will likely not require planning permission as it should be covered under your Permitted Development Rights. However, if you need to dig down and lower the floor or make any other type of extension to the space, then it’s best to check with your local authority before proceeding further.
Basement Tanking
Many people don’t use their cellars or basements for anything and this often means that it is not properly tanked or waterproof. You can’t proceed with your basement conversion without proper damp proofing, as basements are particularly susceptible to damp problems due to their underground location, frequently below the water table.
We are experts in basement tanking and waterproofing and will ensure that your basement or cellar is resistant against damp in preparation for your new conversion. Contact us on 01202 737739 if you require our services in Dorset or Hampshire.
Work out the best use for your conversion
Basements usually provide you with quite a large area to work with following a conversion, so consider the best way you can make use of the space. Perhaps you want to add a new guest bedroom, play room or even cinema.
You don’t just have to think about adding a new room below either, it also gives you the opportunity to free up a room upstairs too by moving its contents downstairs instead. Creating a utility space is popular, as it keeps large appliances out of sight upstairs and frees up room for other things.
We aren’t just experts in basement tanking, but all aspects of basement conversions. We can handle your project from conception right through to installation, so don’t hesitate to contact us on 01202 737739.
