5 reasons to convert your basement in London

It is hard to find the right house in London. Space is short and the market is competitive. A lot of the time moving is not the answer, and improving what you own is.

1. You need more space

There are cases where adding extra floor area at ground level is not possible. A property located in a conservation area could be an issue when adding a side return or rear extension.

If you or your family are desperate for more space, whether that is a bedroom, a bathroom or a room to sit in, a basement is where the space is.

2. A growing family

If your plans include starting a family, or having more children, and the house is no longer big enough, convert the basement. It is an investment that takes house hunting and moving off the table.

3. You keep the garden

If you need more space but you love your garden, we have good news. Digging a basement is more efficient than extending your property to the ground level. You can convert a basement as big as the footprint of your property without losing any of your precious garden space.

4. Cheaper than moving

London is the most expensive place in the UK to move house. Stamp duty, agents, legal fees and the move itself run to tens of thousands, and none of it makes the house any bigger. A basement adds floor area to the house you already own. Our own rates for basement work are published on the cost calculator, with no form in front of them.

5. Energy efficiency

You can significantly improve the wall and floor insulation of your home when converting a basement. This can lead to a more thermally efficient home, preventing the building from overheating or cooling down too fast.

NU Projects of Fulham has been converting basements in Belgravia, Kensington and Chelsea, Mayfair, Holland Park and Knightsbridge since 2010. If you want someone to take a basement project on, call the studio on 020 7731 6841 or send us the details.

Takeaway:

1. There are cases where the only option is a basement under the footprint of the house.
2. If your family is growing and you need more space, digging a basement could be an answer.
3. You don’t have to say goodbye to your precious garden space if you expand your home underneath the footprint.
4. London is the most expensive place in the UK to move house. A basement keeps the money in the building.
5. You can significantly improve your home’s wall and floor insulation when converting a basement, making your home more energy-efficient.