About Basement Conversion

In America, many homes are built with basements ready to be used as utility rooms, playrooms, family rooms and swimming pools. Here in the UK, we're starting to realise the enormous potential of the space under our homes and beginning to transform previously wasted below-ground areas into superb entertainment centres, exercise rooms or dens.

A basement conversion is particularly useful in a terraced or semi-detached urban home where a conventional property extension or loft expansion just isn't possible. It could be that the property has already been extended, the garden is too small, or you're looking for a pool, gym or new kitchen, which simply wouldn't work in a loft.

Games Room

Creating habitable space

Converting your basement to a habitable space is now a very viable and cost effective solution, can add value to your home and provide a whole new living experience for you and your family. Basement or cellar areas can be transformed into stunning, welcoming rooms ready to be used as:

  • A bedroom
  • A study
  • An office
  • A gym
  • A kitchen
  • A bathroom
  • A wet room
  • A home cinema
  • A ‘chill-out room’ for the whole family

Increase the value of your home

What’s more, depending on the location, current value and style of your basement conversion, it could increase your home's value by as much as 30 per cent.

The key to any below-ground conversion project is complete waterproofing - which is where our professional expertise is invaluable. With decades of experience we have the skill and materials – including a complete range of treatments, waterproof membranes, sump pumps and drainage system - needed for a high quality result.

The process of converting your basement

There are many systems, products and techniques used to structurally waterproof a property’s basement, and the product and specification selected depends on whether the waterproofing is completed internally, externally or as an 'integrated' part of the structure.

So before the process begins, we consider:

  • The type of construction we’re undertaking
  • Your requirements
  • The use of the structurally waterproofed areas
  • The external ground conditions and water table
  • The form and feasibility of any remedial works
  • Any risks associated with the chosen system
  • The maintenance of the installed system


Home Cinema Room