A Guide to Cellar Conversions

Converting your basement is a great way to both gain extra living space, and add value to your home. By converting a basement in a two storey house you could get as much as 50 per cent more floor area without having to increase the size of the building's footprint or having to sacrifice your outdoor space. While loft conversions lend themselves to additional bedrooms, basements provide significantly more flexibility in terms of their use; from kitchens to playrooms, to offices and gyms.
Basement conversions in those properties which have an existing cellar beneath can be completed within a matter of weeks, and simple basement conversions can cost roughly the same amount per square meter as you would expect to pay for a loft conversion. The key to cellar conversions, like with any building work, is that you've got to get it right!

If you've decided to convert your basement, being on this site is the first step forward. With Yorkshire Basement Systems, quality of work and professionalism come assured. We've been converting cellars for so long, we can easily guide you through any concerns or red tape there may be in terms of building notices and planning applications. We are happy to advise you on the design options available for your basement, and would gladly arrange for you to view some of our current and previous work. Most importantly we listen to you, and provide you with a quality product that is exactly what you want.

How it's done:
1. Schedule a free, no obligation basement survey by calling us on 0800 038 6427 or filling in the form on the Contact Us page. We'll arrange for one of our basement experts to visit you and complete a thorough survey of your basement space. We'll explain the various damp proofing techniques and their advantages, go through any ideas you may have, and explain the options available for your basement conversion.

2. Design your new space. The way you plan to use your converted basement will determine many design details, for example, a home office will require different lighting and electrical wiring requirements than, say, a home cinema. We can help you sort through your design options and assist in coming up with a final plan that suits your needs and budget.

3. Once you are happy with you cellar conversion designs, the basement needs to be prepared for the work to be undertaken. We'll assist you in clearing any items you have placed in your cellar, and then begin in stripping back the basement to its bare bones ready for damp proofing.

4. Your basement is waterproofed using our comprehensive Basement Waterproofing System . It is now ready for bespoke conversion to your design.

What We Can Do:

  • Structural work including underpinning, RSJ insertion and creating new window or lightwell openings
  • Brick work, block work and paving
  • Plastering
  • Bespoke lighting and power requirements dependent on your needs
  • Bespoke heating requirements ranging from the simple addition of a radiator to a complete new heating system including new boiler
  • Bespoke plumbing for en-suite bathrooms or utility areas
  • Bespoke joinery including cupboards, shelving, wardrobes.

    • Below are some examples of what we have done:

    Take a look at our Case Studies

    All our basements are waterproofed using the same waterproofing system to provide 100% protection against water ingress. The conversion stage is tailored to your individual needs. To see examples of our conversion work, take a look at our Case Studies