Basements in the journal.

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All 38, twenty four at a time.

1. 14 September 20263 min read

   Basement waterproofing and pumps in London

   What keeps a London basement dry. Waterproofing as one coordinated design, when pumps are needed, alarms, servicing and costs.

2. 16 July 20265 min read

   The real cost of a London basement: what homeowners need to know before starting

   What a London basement actually costs in 2026. Shell against fit out, what sits outside the build rate, fees, contingency and the hidden risks.

3. 13 April 20263 min read

   Basement extensions in London: what homeowners need to know before they dig

   Everything London homeowners need to know about basement extensions. Planning, costs, party walls, and construction advice from NU Projects.

4. 21 December 20253 min read

   Basement ideas for 2026, the future of luxury living in London

   Where London basement design is heading in 2026. Wellness rooms, cinemas, work studios, daylight and lower running costs.

5. 8 December 20253 min read

   Basement companies in London, and what to ask each one

   How to compare London basement companies on their documents rather than their sales pitch. Surveys, waterproofing, temporary works and the quote.

6. 19 October 20253 min read

   Choosing a London basement company: ten questions to ask

   Appointing a basement company in London? Ten questions to ask about design responsibility, waterproofing, temporary works, cost and aftercare.

7. 26 July 20251 min read

   From basements to roof terraces: adding value to London’s super prime properties

   How basements and roof terraces add space in London’s prime postcodes. Cinemas, wellness suites, outdoor rooms and what they add in value.

8. 25 July 20252 min read

   10 questions to ask before building a basement in London

   Ask these 10 questions before appointing a London basement contractor, covering experience, planning, structure, waterproofing, cost and aftercare.

9. 15 March 20253 min read

   London basement companies: 10 checks before you appoint

   Comparing London basement companies? Use these 10 checks to assess design, waterproofing, temporary works, cost control, delivery and aftercare.

10. 8 March 20252 min read

    How to pick a basement contractor in Fulham

    How to choose a basement contractor in Fulham. Experience, the process from survey to handover, guarantees, and what the new space can hold.

11. 9 February 20253 min read

    Digging a basement in Kensington and Chelsea, the borough rules

    What Kensington and Chelsea allows under a house. Policy CL7, one storey, half the garden, and the traffic plan every application needs.

12. 9 February 20252 min read

    Should you dig deeper? 3 reasons to invest in a luxury basement extension in London

    Three reasons to dig a basement under a London home. How it gains space without losing the garden, and what it does for value.

13. 17 November 20242 min read

    Why a basement is a sound investment in West London

    Why West London owners dig down instead of moving. What a basement gives you, and what decides whether it pays for itself.

14. 29 September 20241 min read

    Basement contractors in London, from the dig upwards

    From basement to superstructure with one contractor. In house architects, design and build for London developers and self builders.

15. 27 September 20241 min read

    Basement construction & remodelling for clients in Ascot and Sunningdale

    Basement construction for houses in Ascot and Sunningdale. What a lower floor adds, and how the dig and structure are managed.

16. 27 September 20241 min read

    Basement construction & remodelling for clients in Cobham, Weybridge, and Oxshott

    Basement construction for houses in Cobham, Weybridge and Oxshott. What a lower floor adds, and how Surrey planning conditions work.

17. 27 September 20241 min read

    Basement construction & remodelling in London

    Basement construction across prime London, from planning conditions and soil testing to what a lower floor is actually used for.

18. 5 May 20242 min read

    Basement construction and remodelling in London

    Basement work in prime London postcodes. Single, double and triple basements, underpinning or piling, and protecting the neighbours.

19. 2 October 20232 min read

    The advantages of adding a basement to your West London home

    Why West London owners dig down instead of moving. What a basement adds in Fulham or Chelsea, and how the build actually works.

20. 18 July 20231 min read

    Architects: what NU does on a kitchen, a loft or a basement

    What an architect gets from NU Projects as the contractor. Estimating from your drawings, an in-house surveyor, and one team on site.

21. 27 June 20236 min read

    Basement specialists in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington

    A guide to basements in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Planning, structure, waterproofing, party walls, ground conditions and fit out.

22. 8 May 20231 min read

    Turn key design and build in Chelsea and South Kensington

    Turn key design and build for Chelsea and South Kensington. Interior design, architecture, project management, extensions and basements.

23. 26 December 20222 min read

    If you live in Kensington and Chelsea, you may be looking to add value

    Ways to add value to a Kensington and Chelsea home. Loft conversions, new build basements, kitchen extensions and remodelling all weighed up.

24. 3 November 20212 min read

    3 types of basement conversion in London

    Understand the three main London basement project types: existing-cellar fit-out, enlargement and new excavation beneath a home or garden.

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