Basement / Cellar Conversions
Basement Conversions
A basement conversion or cellar conversion is a great way to add more space and value to your home.
If you already have a cellar area under your property the potential to carry out a basement conversion is there. Most cellars in Suffolk, once finished can be a fantastic addition to a house even the ceiling is not as high as the rest of the house.
Professional advice, design and installation services of a qualified specialist basement conversion company like Pure Basement Systems is imperative. We can convert your damp, dark unusable basement / cellar into superb new living space whilst adding both much needed space and increasing the value of your home.
Cost Effective: Basement Conversions in Suffolk add value to your property
With many houses having a basement the size of the entire footprint of the house and access already available via an existing staircase, a basement conversion provides a cost effective way to add an entire extra floor of living space to your home without many of the restrictions a loft conversion presents.
It is this potential that is driving growing numbers of homeowners to ‘improve not move’ and convert their basements to realise the full potential of their property. We have added extra value to all properties we have performed conversions on.
What is a Basement Conversion?
Many houses have cellars that have been neglected. Chances are they are dark, damp and dank spaces hardly fit for storage, let alone spending any amount of time in them. A basement conversion is the process of changing this space into an inhabitable room. There are varying degrees of basement conversion from a basic conversion to one that involves excavation and expansion in order to create sufficient height to be habitable.
Why Convert your Basement?
There are many good reasons to convert your basement. The main one being that they provide you with more space, and space that is close to the other living areas of your home. This makes it ideal for families looking for additional living space, first time buyers in a property that is short on space as well as people who have downsized and are struggling to find a home for everything.
Nowadays, we also find that escalating property prices mean that children are living at home much longer as they save to get a property of their own. Basement conversions are a great solution, providing separate living spaces for them. Alternatively, you can use this separate living space for aging parents.
Converted basements are also great for storage, freeing up more valuable above-ground space. More and more people are keen to keep fit and home gyms are convenient and those who are self-employed or have the option to work from home also find that basements work well as self-contained home offices.
In summary, a basement conversion:
1) Gives you extra space
2) Adds value to your property and makes it easier to sell
3) The waterproofing of your basement protects against mould and fungal rot infestations that can cause costly damage to your home
4) It’s a simpler process than you think
The time that it takes to complete a basement conversion depends on what you want to achieve and the size of your basement space.
Converting a simple single-room cellar using a waterproof membrane cavity system (more on this later) can take just two or three weeks, including digging out the sump and fitting the pumping system. However, converting and extending the cellar, including lowering the flooring, can take several months.
If you’re wondering when you should carry out the works, then the Summer is a good time to do a basement conversion.
Can I convert a Basement myself?
There are certainly some aspects to a basement conversion that you can complete yourself but there are other areas that are likely to require professionals. It all depends on your skill level and the nature of the basement conversion project. Our basement conversion guide explores all aspects so that you have an understanding of each element and are in a better position to judge what you can do yourself to keep costs down.
If you do decide to get professionals in we’ve put together these questions you can ask your basement waterproofing contractor.
What can I use my Basement for?
The choice, of course, is yours and you probably already have a very specific purpose in mind for your basement conversion. However, for those that are looking for inspiration here are some of the more common uses:
- Bedroom
- Bathroom
- Shower room
- Playroom
- Home Gym
- Home Office
- Games Room
- Entertainment/media room
- Study
- Home recording studio