Basement conversion

Any room below ground, such as in a basement conversion, must be constructed with damp proofing in mind.  Any walls which are earth-retaining (touching the earth with one side of their surface) are at constant risk of penetrating damp from the ground and water table.  Where no steps are taken to damp proof a cellar, damp will make its way through walls and:

• Spoil any interior decoration which it touches
• Leave an unpleasant smell
• limit the use of the space considerably
• Pose a risk of rot and insect infestation to any timbers in the area

At some time in their lives, everyone has been in a dark and damp cellar; they’re unpleasant, uninviting and commonly used as little more than storage for old or unwanted possessions. They don’t have to be that way.  Where an appropriate cellar waterproofing system is installed, the above can be avoided and the space can be transformed into a clean, dry space, similar to any other room in your home.  If you need extra space, it’s the ideal solution.

Our Surveyors are experts in designing waterproofing systems which will transform your cellar into a dry, warm space, perfect for that extra bedroom, living room or man cave that you’ve always wanted.

The design process is straightforward.  One of our Surveyors will attend your home, assess the space and produce a report, and cost assessment for the required works.  When the designs are settled, our trained PCAQ Technicians will begin the process of transforming your cellar into a dry, livable space.  The principle of cellar waterproofing is ensuring that a continuous waterproof barrier is installed between any earth-retaining walls and the internal insulation and wall surface.  Normally, this necessitates the existing walls being stripped of existing wall plaster so that the waterproofing system can be installed.  We’re approved by the Environment Agency to carry and dispose of any building waste produced as part of our works, so you needn’t worry about doing this yourself.

When the waterproofing system is finished, our trained plasterers will add specialist damp proofing wall plaster and a smooth finish coat, ready for the room to be redecorated.