Basement Conversions

Get advice on converting your basement into usable living space. Topics include timescales, costs, potential problems, neighbour considerations and design ideas.

Digging Out a Basement to Give Extra Head Height

Raising basement ceilings by digging out the floor requires planning permission and building regulation approval to avoid structural damage.

How Long Will a Basement Conversion Take?

Basement conversions typically take four to five weeks if already fitted, or up to five months if structural work is needed.

How Will a Basement Conversion Affect the Neighbours?

Basement conversions affecting neighbours require a Party Wall Agreement if you share walls, here's what you need to know.

Interior Designer Interview: Stylish Uses for a Basement

Get advice from a professional interior designer on turning your basement into a stylish living space that works for your home.

Interview: Converting Servants' Quarters Into Bedrooms

Developer transforms neglected Georgian basements into bedrooms, doubling usable space in historic Norwich row houses.

Interview: How We Created a Basement Restaurant

Two Norwich restaurant owners share how they transformed a historic shoe factory basement into an intimate dining space.

Light Into Your Basement: Interior Designer Interview

An interior designer shares practical solutions for brightening dark basements and tackling common renovation challenges.

Questionnaire: How to Re-Design You Basement

Answer a quick questionnaire to figure out what style works best for your basement redesign.

Questionnaire: Is My Basement Suitable for Conversion?

Check if your basement is actually ready for conversion with this quick questionnaire on damp, headroom, light and access.

Sharing Your Basement Conversion

Renting out a basement conversion gives you extra income while keeping your privacy, with tenants getting affordable housing and their own entrance.

The Pro's and Cons of Basement Conversion

Weigh up whether converting your basement is worth it, from added home value to potential costs and drawbacks.

Typical Problems with Basement Conversions

Basement conversions need proper height, waterproofing, and damp control to avoid costly problems like flooding and rot.

Why Basement Conversion Is the Latest Craze

More people are converting basements into extra rooms and rentals to avoid expensive moves and create valuable living space.

Why Convert Your Basement?

Add livable space to your home cheaply and quickly by converting your basement into a relaxing retreat or functional room.