Cellar Conversion Basildon

It's also a relatively simple means by which to add value to your house; The estate agents Savills state it can increase the market price by approximately 15% to comparable properties in your neighbourhood. For homeowners with expanding families, who could have previously converted loft space for more bedrooms, a basement conversion offer them a means by which to add that extra space which is important for comfortable family life.

Prior to taking the plunge it is certainly worth asking two or three questions: 1. How can you steer clear of dodgy builders and locate a high quality Basildon company who can convert your cellar and offer guarantees to all the work involved? 2. Exactly how much work will need to be done on your basement to transform it into a functional living space? 3. Are the advantages of a basement conversion actually worth the expense that is involved with accomplishing it? 4. What precisely do you hope to accomplish with the additional space created with your cellar conversion?

If your property has already got a cellar, then there is no need to apply for local authority planning permission if you are only transforming it into a living area, but if it is necessary to dig up the floor to increase the ceiling height then you ought to check with your local council. You will however need to check with the local council if your property is listed, if you live in a conservation area or if you share a party wall (requires different rules).

For most people in Basildon, the reason that they want to have a cellar conversion done in their property is to free up useful living space. In Basildon, where living space is sometimes hard to come by, this is the main concern. A basement conversion can also be done as a means by which to generate income by turning that largely unused space into a self contained flat and renting it out.

To be honest the only limits to your basement conversion are your budget and your imagination. Perhaps you've always dreamt of a home cinema or games room, or you could always install a bar and "voila", an instant pub for you and your family. If you are someone who works from home a lot, a cellar conversion can create the ideal home study by providing you with a custom-built space where you're much less inclined to be disturbed by kids and family.

What is Involved?

Despite the fact that planning permission might not have to be obtained there are specific Building Regulation clearances that you will definitely require. This will ensure that your brand new living area adheres to all the Health & Safety laws and recommendations for electrical systems, water sources, ceiling height, ventilation, fire escapes and damp proofing. Fortunately your Basildon basement conversion company should address all of these regulations as part of the construction process.

It does not matter if your basement does not feel damp nor has any indication of mould; you will still need to have an appropriate waterproof membrane or cementitious tanking put in to offer a dry, watertight area which is suitable for conversion. Any damp proofing and waterproofing technique that you elect to use must adhere to the BS8102 recommendations which your Basildon builder must follow. A dependable company should be willing to provide you with an insurance supported guarantee for their workmanship, in the event that the membrane ever fails.

The installation or upgrading of water sources, flooring, electric wiring, lighting, insulation, ventilation and heating system will all need to be talked over with your preferred conversion company. A very efficient way to warm up your basement conversion is to put in underfloor heating, which evenly disseminates the heat around the area. It's also hidden beneath your chosen flooring style and needs very little maintenance.

All electric rewiring must be done by a certified electrician. Try to use sunken (recessed) lighting fixtures to reduce the concern about height problems, and with a variety of different low cost Led lamps avaiable for purchase, your basement can feel bright and airy even in settings that are devoid of natural light.

Ventilation and insulation are important issues that must be dealt with from the planning stage. Potential cold spots and dampness can appear if your conversion does not have satisfactory insulation. In addition inadequate ventilation can lead to complications, not just from stagnant air, but also by allowing increased humidity which is a major headache where dampness is concerned.

It is best practice to obtain a minimum of three quotes from different building contractors in Basildon, to compare guarantees, services and prices for your conversion project. Ask if you can see appropriate building trade accreditation and membership certificates, if you have any concerns about their working standards.

If you receive an initial quotation after a site survey it may only apply to the basic aspects of your conversion, for example waterproofing considerations, access issues and the floor. During discussions with your contractor you're able to add in your personal necessities, for instance you may require an area to be divided, have a kitchen or bathroom installed or acquire more height of the ceiling by excavating the current floor.

The final quotation should include all required building regulation, planning application and party wall agreement paperwork pertinent to the Basildon area before any work is able to commence. So as to have a better understanding of the costs involved in each stage of construction, you need to make sure the final quote also includes a complete task-by-task breakdown of each part of the conversion projects.

A decent contractor will be able to offer advice and guidance on all of these issues and recommend ways to improve natural daylight to brighten the space by the installation of light wells or opening up staircases. This is also the right time to check with a fully qualified electrician regarding the installation of extra wiring for plug sockets, lighting, computer networks and home entertainment.

Access to your basement is of prime importance as depending on how you wish to use your newly created living area could mean the entryways have to be adjusted. All things considered, what exactly is the point of designing a fancy basement conversion as a snooker room, gym or bar if it isn't possible to haul the equipment down the stairway.

It's crystal clear that no matter what you choose to convert your cellar into, you will want it to stay warm and dry at all times of the year. For this you need your cellar conversion specialist to be certified and endorsed by accreditation and membership to the relevant building associations.

Watch out for Basildon cellar conversion companies that are registered members of the FMB (Federation of Master Builders) and if you've got any doubts you can ask the FMB if they're really on their approved members list. You can check how efficiently a construction company has performed in the past by visiting the highly respected TrustMark website and looking at the dependability figures it has accomplished. This is a beneficial scheme founded by the Trading Standards Authority with endorsement from the government.

There are lots of legitimate and trustworthy companies in Basildon who will be glad to help you convert a cellar or basement with the assistance of a highly trained and qualified workforce within the building trade. A professional company acknowledges the fears of the public, due to a small minority of unscrupulous "cowboys", and will do everything in their power to affirm their integrity in a responsible and friendly manner.

Basement/Cellar Conversion Surveys Basildon

Converting a basement or cellar into an additional living area is a project that many householders in Basildon will look at at some point. The first step in this process is to ensure your basement is suitable for conversion, and to do this requires a professional survey of the area in question.

A surveyor who does an inspection of your house must be qualified in underground construction, and will have spoken with you before arrival regarding the usage you've planned for your cellar. This will enable them to verify just what procedures need to be followed to safely and legally convert your cellar in line with your requirements.

The structure of your cellar or basement will be checked over, and the demands for electricity, plumbing and ventilation will be considered. You'll discover that there are particular British Standards guidelines and building regulations concerning cellar and basement conversion which your surveyor will also have to consider. These will include factors like ceiling height, damp proofing and fire escapes, and if there are any party wall agreements which need consideration. There are a number of accredited surveyors in the district, if you need to do a cellar conversion survey in Basildon.

Basement Conversion Near Basildon

Also find: Eastgate cellar conversion, Vange cellar conversion, Great Burstead cellar conversion, North Benfleet cellar conversion, Nevendon cellar conversion, Rawreth cellar conversion, Galmington cellar conversion, Dunton cellar conversion, Runwell cellar conversion, Crays Hill cellar conversion, Bulphan cellar conversion, Fobbing cellar conversion and more.

Uses For a Basement Conversion

• Pool/Games Room
• Rental Apartment
• Man Cave
• Spa Room
• Gym
• Indoor Plunge Pool
• Laundry Room
• Additional Bedroom
• Bar
• Child's Playroom
• Study

Basement Conversion Tasks Basildon

Your preferred Basildon cellar conversion specialist will be able to help you with most basement related tasks, including basement refurbishment, basement conversion estimates, cellar surveys, residential basement conversion, cellar conversions, basement surveys, condensation control, timber preservation, basement tanking, cellar lighting, basement conversion planning permission, basement conversions, cellar damp proofing, cellar conversion design, basement remodeling, cellar refurbishment, small cellar conversion, commercial basement conversions, waterproof membranes, bonded sheet membranes, cellar remodeling, cementitious tanking, cellar plumbing and more.

Cellar Conversion Services Basildon

Basement Conversion in Basildon

• Basildon Cellar Conversion
• Basildon Commercial Cellar Conversions
• Basildon Rising Damp Control
• Basildon Cellar Refurbishment
• Basildon Domestic Cellar Conversions
• Basildon Basement Surveys
• Basildon Cheap Cellar Conversions
• Basildon Basement Refurbishment
• Basildon Cellar Conversion Quotes
• Basildon Basement Tanking
• Basildon Cellar Waterproofing Services
• Basildon Basement Remodeling
• Basildon Basement Conversion
• Basildon Cellar Remodeling

If you need local Basildon information look here

Cellar Conversion Jobs Basildon: See basement conversion jobs near Basildon by clicking here: Basildon Cellar Conversion Jobs

More Essex cellar conversion specialists: Burnham-on-Crouch, Barking, Leigh-on-Sea, Maldon, Southchurch, Hawkwell, Langdon Hills, Danbury, Harwich, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Rochford, Writtle, Corringham, Great Dunmow, Basildon, Chigwell, Hockley, Heybridge, Ingatestone, Chelmsford, Great Baddow, Coggeshall, Epping, Hullbridge, Brightlingsea, Shoeburyness, Parkeston, Walton-on-the-Naze, Harlow, South Ockendon, Loughton, Braintree, Galleywood, Dagenham, Westcliff-on-Sea, Stansted Mountfitchet, Frinton-on-Sea, Stanford-le-Hope, West Mersea, Chipping Ongar, Canvey Island, Rainham, Southend-on-Sea, Hadleigh, Waltham Abbey, West Thurrock, South Woodham Ferrers, Chingford, Halstead, Ilford, Buckhurst Hill, Brentwood, Colchester, Manningtree, Tiptree, Tilbury, Clacton-on-Sea, Wickford, Hornchurch, Romford, Great Wakering, Saffron Walden, Purfleet, South Benfleet, Witham, Upminster, Grays, Holland-on-Sea, Rayleigh and Southminster.

Basement conversions in SS12 and SS13 area, telephone code 01268.

Basement Conversions Basildon - Black Mould Removal Basildon - Cellar Conversion Estimates Basildon - Cellar Waterproofing Basildon - 01268 - Basement Remodeling Basildon - Basement Conversion Basildon - Cellar Conversion Basildon - SS12 and SS13