Basement Conversions

Secure, dry & liveable lower ground transformations

Price Range: £45,000 – £250,000Typical Duration: 16–52 weeks

Our basement conversions deliver dry, structurally secure and naturally lit lower ground spaces through robust waterproofing design, ventilation planning and precise temporary works coordination.

What\'s Included

Feasibility & soil assessment liaison

Delivered with compliance and quality assurance.

Temporary works & underpin sequencing

Delivered with compliance and quality assurance.

Waterproofing design (Type A/B/C)

Delivered with compliance and quality assurance.

Drainage & sump integration

Delivered with compliance and quality assurance.

Mechanical ventilation & dehumidification

Delivered with compliance and quality assurance.

Egress & natural light solutions

Delivered with compliance and quality assurance.

Key Benefits

  • High-value floor area gain
  • Moisture & structural risk mitigation
  • Multi-functional layout potential
  • Future services flexibility

Delivery Process

  1. Feasibility & Desk Study

    Review constraints, soils info & planning parameters.

  2. Design & Engineering

    Coordinate structural scheme, waterproofing & ventilation.

  3. Excavation & Temporary Works

    Managed underpinning / propping maintaining stability.

  4. Shell & Waterproofing

    Apply membranes / integral systems & drainage details.

  5. Fit Out & Commission

    Services, finishes & performance validation.

FAQs

Will a basement need planning permission?+

Often yes for excavation or external alterations; we assess policy and advise early on risk and timing.

How do you control damp risk?+

Layered waterproofing strategy (e.g. combined Type A + C), ventilation design and moisture monitoring during cure.

Ready to discuss basement conversions?

Book a consultation – we'll assess feasibility, outline options and provide a transparent starting cost band.