Following a considerable increase in our basement conversion and damp proofing work we have decided to launch a separate web site dedicated exclusively to basement and cellar systems based around the proven cavity membrane and sump pump system.

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The new website is called www.basementmembrane.co.uk and features some really pertinent and useful information as well as some before and after pictures showing what can potentially be achieved.

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As with all our work we offer a complete peace of mind service backed by the respected Masterbond Warranty that gives an in surance backing to run in tandem with our own guarantee.

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Please visit the new site and send us your feedback and comments so we can tweak the information as and where needed.

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We are constantly being asked by home owners for the typical cost to convert their unused basement or cellar from a storage area to a nice dry habitable space that they can use as a study, playroom, bedroom or kitchen/utility room.

Obviously no two cellars are exactly the same and the end use also affects the price in terms of fire escape egresses , structural work needed and degree of plumbing and electrical work the client requires. Consideration also needs to be given to whether or not Planning Permission or Building Regs are required along with associated professional services such as Architect and Structural Surveyor’s fees.

However, from experience we can offer some guidance so that anyone contemplating a cellar conversion has a reasonable ballpark figure to work from when planning budgets or evaluating the financial viability of undertaking the work. The following should be pretty useful as a guideline:

Simple conversion and waterproofing £750 to £850 per msq

Conversion involving digging out floor depth £850 to £950 per msq

Conversion with fire escape creation  £950 to £1200

These figures are purely as a guideline and will increase when factoring in any underpinning or difficulties such as restricted access or sub- soil challenges.

We hope you have found this article useful and if you would like more info or wish to arrange a free  survey and quote then please give us a call on 08456 345866 0r send us an email

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We receive a lot of enquiries from homeowners who wish to convert their unused basement or cellar into a useable and habitable space and who seem surprised when we ask them about Building Regulations.

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Building Regulations BS8102 apply to underground structures and set out best practice and the procedures to be followed in order to gain Building Approval Certification. Especially relevant are the methods used to waterproof the cellar and the implications for lowering the floor height particularly when there is a party wall involved.

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When a basement cellar conversion is carried out to the correct specification the property increases in value due to the addition of an extra room and the homeowner has peace of mind knowing there will not be any future problems.

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For advice on how to correctly convert a cellar or basement the professional way please call us now on 01908 516366

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All our work also comes with a 10 year insurance backed guarantee as standard.

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There are several ways to convert a basement or cellar . The most suitable way depends upon a range of factors such as :

1. What do you want to use the room for?

2. Is it a dry floor area ?

3. How high is the water table ?

4. Is the house detached ?

5. How much head height is there ?

6. Are shelves and units to be drilled and attached to the walls ?

7. What drainage system does the house have ?

8. Has a Building Control Notice been filed for Building Regs ?

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The answers to these questions amongst others will determine the optimium cost effective system to be recommended for each different scenario. We are a specialist cellar and basement company so please call us now on 01908 516366 for some impartial guidance and advice. Alternatively email us if you prefer not to speak directly with one of our advisors.

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