Using a Basement

Practical guidance on basement conversion work and ongoing maintenance. Topics include excavation, plumbing, lighting, electrics, flood prevention and conversion processes.

Basement Treatment Centre: Shiatsu Practitioner Interview

Tom Potter opens a walk-in shiatsu massage centre in Norwich and plans to expand into his basement with reflexology and aromatherapy services.

Electrics in Your Basement

Adding electricity to your basement means extending wiring from upstairs or installing new circuits to power appliances and outlets safely.

Excavating Your Own Basement

Learn when you need to dig out your basement, what the work involves, and whether you can do it yourself or need equipment.

Letting Light Into Your Basement

Brighten your basement with natural light using windows, extensions, and garden-level openings to transform underground spaces.

Plumbing in Your Basement

Set up basement plumbing for a conversion by extending pipes and adjusting your drainage system to accommodate bathrooms or kitchens.

Protecting a Basement Against Flooding

Keep your basement dry with waterproofing, flood barriers, and proper drainage to prevent costly water damage.

Step by Step Guide to Basement Conversion

Before converting your basement, check the height requirement, get planning permission sorted, and agree terms with your neighbours to avoid costly disputes.

Underground Crypt Is Great Venue: Interview with Bar Manager

Jamie Jamieson, manager at Bedfords in Norwich, talks about why the bar's 14th-century underground crypt has become such a sought-after event venue.