COVID-19 has taken all of us on a rollercoaster, with many people realising what they need, want, and can go without. Many homeowners have realised that they need more space within their home, to work from, relax in or boost their property value in the post COVID housing market boom. A basement conversion is a great way to add space to a central London property that is unable to extend or convert a loft space. With a recent surge in demand for basement spaces, there is no better time to enquire about having a basement conversion!

A basement space can be made into a great working from home area, tucked away from the noise and stress of the rest of the house. With lighting wells being a great way of bringing in lots of natural lighting to your basement space, a basement can be a perfect area to really focus on a task or deadline. A lighting well has many uses in this respect, as not only does it provide natural light to your office space, but it can also be an area to get a breath of fresh air when you take regular breaks in your working day. In a busy city such as London, having a courtyard area to take a breath away from your computer is a real blessing!

If you are returning to the office after this pandemic, it may be the case that you want more space to relax and have fun in when you come back in the evenings. Creating a space to host friends and family seems even more important following the pandemic, and a basement can be a lovely space to do just this. Previously, we have created a social space with a full kitchen in the basement of a London property, which keeps events contained to one area of the house. With a kitchen in the basement area, you can host dinner parties without missing out on any socialising whilst you cook. Or equally, hire a private chef and make your basement your own private dining space!

Of course, if you are a keen swimmer and have missed being able to go for regular swims during the pandemic, why not have your own basement swimming pool? Whilst costly, they can be a great investment for your health and wellbeing and the value of your home. A swimming pool does not need to be built in a basement under your home either, it can be built in a garden basement. This is a basement that is built under the main body of your garden, with the opportunity to have a courtyard or other landscaping choices over it. Your surveyor will be able to discuss all the options available to you at your free site survey.

If you are thinking of having a basement conversion for your London property, get in touch today on 0800 917 7571 to arrange a free consultation with a member of the Simply Basement team today!