Basements have become increasingly more popular over the past couple of years, with many people wanting to invest their homes and create a property that stands out from the crowd! A basement is a great way to do this, allowing you to create many different wow-factors in your home. It is a completely versatile space that can be used for many different uses, unlike other home renovation projects which are limited to only a few specific uses.

A basement conversion can either begin with an old unused basement space that is not waterproofed or needs renovating, or completely new with a basement excavation. There are different types of basement you can have too, with full basements spanning under extensions, or half basements sitting underneath the main body of the house. You can choose to have a garden basement, which is great for swimming pools or storing cars, or you can have a coal cellar conversion for a smaller storage space.

There are lots of fun ways you can design and use your basement. For example, you could have a basement swimming pool if you desired, or an underground cinema room for you and your guests. More practically, you could have a downstairs kitchen for hosting guests or add a couple of new bedrooms and bathrooms to your home on a lower level. Anything is possible with your basement conversion! A basement conversion can be a lengthy construction project too, so you have a lot of time to think about how you want to use your new space.

The only restrictions you will face with a basement conversion will be the size of your original property, your budget, and local planning restrictions. Some areas in London limit basement conversions to only being one storey below ground level due to the London Underground and water tables. However, what you use your basement space for is not regulated, and you can use it for whatever you see fit. Following the 2019/20 pandemic, many London homeowners have thought about transforming their basement spaces into home gyms – a healthy use for a basement!

Basements do not need to be considered as cold, dark spaces as they have been for many years. They can be designed with lighting wells, which allow in plenty of natural lighting to keep your space light and airy. You can also have a mezzanine balcony which overlooks the basement from the ground floor, a truly spectacular feature. Equally, you can have glass flooring on your first floor, so you can see down into the basement space below you. The time of the dreary basement has well and truly ended, with many modern design features that can catapult your home to the 21^st century.

If you are interested in having a basement conversion on your London or West Midlands property, contact the Simply Basement team today on 0800 917 7571. You can arrange a free, no obligation site survey with one of our experienced surveyors to receive your basement quotation.