Basement gyms in West London.

Chelsea · SW3 · Chelsea townhouse, opened up and fitted outCase study

Home gyms below West London houses, planned for height, sound and air.

A West London gym, built for lifting and quiet.

One storey: Height shared by slab, floor and ducts
Isolated floor: Rubber over a resilient layer
No mezzanine: The storey cannot be split later

NU Projects is a design and build company in Fulham SW6, founded in 2010. We handle basement gyms and spa rooms in West London W/SW, under one contract. A new basement dig typically runs £500k to £900k. Converting an existing basement runs £180k to £300k. Call 020 7731 6841, and a budget estimate typically follows within seven days.

A basement gym needs more height than most rooms. Slab, rubber flooring and ducts all come out of one storey.

Weights and treadmills make noise. So the gym floor sits on isolating pads, apart from the structure.

Fresh air and cooling run from a plant room. A steam room or sauna can share it.

Under a Chelsea townhouse, we built a gym with mirrored walls between lit pilasters. It sits in a basement under the whole house.

What the borough sets for a West London gym.

Council: Kensington and Chelsea governs Chelsea, Kensington and Notting Hill, through its 2024 Local Plan. Fulham sits with Hammersmith and Fulham.
Ceiling height: Policy CD11 gives one storey. Rubber, slab and ducts must leave room for overhead lifts.
No second floor: The storey cannot be split in two later. A mezzanine for a studio is not an option.
Sound: The gym floor sits on isolating pads, apart from the structure.
Pool allowance: The SPD gives a pool a little extra depth. A gym on its own gets none.
Plant: Gym cooling and steam share one plant room.