The way we live in our homes is constantly evolving; as our priorities change, so do our expectations from our living space. The modern kitchen is now the heart of the home and we love open-plan and multifunctional spaces that are practical and versatile.
Creating a basement conversion or extension adds living space where you need it, which corresponds with our property wish list for kitchen-diners and larger living rooms. No wonder the number of planning applications has increased by 138 per cent over the last decade, with over 75 per cent gaining approval.
A dream home
A basement conversion or extension is becoming a must-have for Brits who want to achieve their dream home.
Putting more living space contiguous with the ground floor make sense if your family needs more space to grow. A new kitchen is top of the wish list for 37 per cent of homeowners, and it doesn’t make sense to put it in a loft conversion!
Alongside dreams of extra space that can be tailored to our needs, a high-quality basement conversion can add up to 20 per cent to the value of your home. With every extra square metre representing a 50 to 100 per cent return on your investment, a basement conversion can help to fund your dream home.
Specialist construction
Unlike a loft conversion, extending down is a specialist skill. You will need to consider questions such as underpinning and waterproofing; therefore, you will need to find expert basement builders in London who can provide the answers with innovation and cutting-edge technology.
You will need a party wall agreement and planning permission from your local council unless your conversion falls within permitted development rules. An experienced construction company will have extensive knowledge of the planning process.
While you are unlikely to be planning a multi-level iceberg basement, your planned basement development is likely to cause a more acute level of concern for your neighbours than a loft conversion or above-ground extension.
Working with a recognised basement construction specialist guarantees that your project, whether ambitious or straightforward, delivers peace of mind.
Single-storey renovations
It is the demand for single-storey renovations that is driving the increase in basement builders in London and across the country.
As the cost of moving in the South East has become increasingly prohibitive, large-scale home renovations have become the best way of creating more space. A basement conversion may be the most cost-effective way to remain in your own home.
With people increasingly motivated to do work on their own homes, the interest in working with a specialist construction company has increased.
Maximising the value locked in your underground space depends on a number of factors, including the quality of the finish, cutting-edge waterproofing solutions, and expert construction techniques. Working with Noble Structures will achieve the best results.