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Looking to expand your home without having to move house? A basement conversion could be for you! By converting your basement into a liveable area, you can not only gain significant extra space, but you can increase the overall price of your house.
So, how can you achieve your dream basement gym or other needed room with a basement conversion company?
1. Decide what your basement conversion will be used for
The first step in achieving your dream basement conversion is working out what your dream is! Here is a list of some possible ideas:
2. Understand the costs involved
By working with industry experts in basement extensions you will be able to get accurate costings before the work has even been done. This will help you to plan your budgets, understand what you can get for your money and give you the opportunity to take a look at our competitors (but we can assure you we are the best!).
3. Expert builders and architects
Through working with Hughes Group, you will have access to expert knowledge, advice and ideas to improve your project that you may never have thought of. Our architects can draw up all of your ideas into one plan, and our builders can bring your dream to life.
4. Building regulation approvals
Whether you need planning permission or not, there are certain building regulations that your basement conversion will need to follow no matter what. Obviously if you are simply renovating or repairing your existing basement and the use isn’t changing, these regulations won’t affect you. The main legal requirements involve ensuring that your basement is safe and energy efficient, which means:
- Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms
- Damp proofing
- Ceiling height
- Escape routes
5. Inform you neighbours
Before starting any work on your house, it is wise to speak to neighbours to inform them of what you plan to do. This will hopefully get them on your side and avoid any possible disruptions from unhappy neighbours.
6. Planning permission
When working with Hughes Group we will take care of all of the necessary planning permissions, meaning you won’t have to worry about a thing!
7. Understand basement conversions take time
A basement conversion can be a big job depending on the size of the project, especially if the basement needs extending. In general, they can take a minimum of 4 weeks from start to finish, but some projects can last up to 12 months.
Looking to start your basement conversion? Get in touch with a member of Hughes Group today to discuss your project plans!
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