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What lies below...
The London Basement Company encourage you to experience
the high life from beneath your feet
W
ish you could add extra space to practice your golf swing with a golf simulator.
your home? The answer is right The way we live today means we often
beneath your feet… want to ensure that rooms have a variety of
Improving your home rather than moving is functions, and this trend for open plan living is
proving a popular decision in the current perfectly in keeping with how you can use a
property market, according to The London basement space. Functions can flow from one
Basement Company. London Basement has area to another. You can create a space to
seen a big demand for new basement floor relax and watch your favourite film alongside
developments, with people wanting to stay in an area to eat and entertain.
an area they like, especially with the current With its team of experts, London Basement
uncertainty over house prices and the cost of can construct below any house or garden, and
and can help you complete the look you want,
moving. there is usually no need to move out during
ensuring your property is finished to a high
As well as providing much needed extra renovation works. And with modern
quality standard with a seamless, beautiful look
space that you can enjoy, extending also construction methods there’s no need for an
throughout.
means that you can avoid the whole upheaval existing cellar either. Excavating the ground
Contract programmes are very much fast
of moving whilst adding value to your home, under the house offers a flexible space with all
track, with excavation works typically
resulting in a good long-term investment. the aesthetics you should wish for including
completed within 10-12 weeks and fitting out
The majority of London Basement’s clients natural light and high ceilings, whilst an added
the space, completed within 8-10 weeks.
agree that one of the main reasons for level or two provides you with many options
Established in 1962, the West-London based
choosing a basement conversion is the lack of to achieve better space planning throughout
company was the first to join the ASUC
suitable living space, balanced against the costs the whole house.
(Association of Specialist Underpinning
associated with moving to a larger property. London Basement recently completed a
Contractors) and has gained an enviable
Many clients also cite wanting to stay in the project where the client wanted extra space
reputation as an expert in the field.
area where they live as a major reason. for family/games room, gym area, wine store,
“Clients are surprised that the works can be
With advances in engineering, modern wet room and utility/space storage.The 1920s completed within a tight time schedule,” says
waterproofing techniques and imaginative double fronted house now has a wonderful Robin Knowles, London Basement’s Managing
design options, a new basement can open up 904sq ft (84m) basement which easily and Director. “We often work closely with a client’s
lots of exciting possibilities. stylishly accommodates each of these areas.. chosen architect to provide the exact look that is
The London Basement Company is the The client also found that this meant they needed, or we are more than happy to provide a
Capital’s leading specialist in basement could liberate parts of their existing house for complete design service. It’s worth taking a look
excavation and construction and can help you other uses, so it was extremely successful. at our website to see what can be achieved.”
find that extra space, whether it’s more room The London Basement Company provides a
for a growing family, a games room a state of complete service and will take care of all the
the art home entertainment system, or a planning permissions and regulations, leaving The London Basement Company
wonderful kitchen/dining/living space. you time to carry on with your life 020 8847 9449
Alternatively, perhaps you are looking for a uninterrupted. Their skilled craftsmen are sales@londonbasement.co.uk
swimming pool, spa/gym area, or a space to experienced in all types of refurbishment work www.londonbasement.co.uk
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