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Craig got in touch quickly, gave me a rough estimate over the phone and answered all my questions. Surveyor arrived on time, gave instant quote. Price was good. Michael and (another) Craig turned up to do the job on the day, time given. Good, tidy job. Can't fault anything, from start to finish!! Would recommend!
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George and his team are experienced builders, replaced my front door with a custom frame/sidelights and raising the floor level in the hallway quite quickly - in fact, they were the only who came next day, gave a quote straightaway and were ready to start in just couple of days. They also had all the necessary tools and materials, were ready to buy something additional quickly on the day - if further adjustments were required to fit everything as I asked. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!
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Highly recommend. These guys did a fantastic job of constructing our pergola and decking. Very hardworking and reliable. The job was completed in the time frame agreed and to a very high standard. We would 100% use them again.
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Find everything you need to know about hiring a local cellar conversion specialist. Extend or renovate an existing basement, or excavate a new one from scratch. Below, we cover tips to help you find a basement conversion specialist:
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How to find a reliable, local basement conversion specialist
A basement conversion has the potential to add a lot of value and space to your home. Once your team excavate your new basement, you can turn it into a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a new gym, a living room, or any other living space.
Transform your underground spaces into useable rooms with the help of a skilled cellar conversion specialist in your local area.
What does a cellar conversion involve?
If you already have a basement, then you might be looking to turn it into a liveable space by adding structural supports, damp-proofing, insulation, heating, and a new ventilation system. If your cellar was intended for storage and has low ceilings, your basement conversion team might have to dig down to increase the head height before they can add things like new plumbing and electrics.
Or, you might be thinking about extending your current basement, such as by digging underneath your garden. This is another great way to add more space and additional rooms to an existing basement.
If you don’t currently have a basement, you can also create a new one by carrying out excavation work. As well as the basement, you’ll also need a new staircase.
Whether you want to build a cellar from scratch or want to turn your cramped storage room into a brand new living space, a basement conversion specialist can help.

Factors to consider before hiring a basement conversion specialist
On average, a basement conversion can take anywhere from 12 to 20 weeks to complete. Avoid stress and costly repairs down the line by hiring a skilled specialist to help you upgrade your home. Look out for basement conversion installers that:
- Are a skilled company with a strong history of high standard projects
- Have all the licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability
- Are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it by
- Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other basement conversion companies
A local basement conversion specialist is more likely to respond quickly as they’ll be right around the corner and ready to help.
How much does a basement conversion cost?
If you don’t have space for a rear or side extension, and don’t have a loft to convert, then a basement conversion is a great option to maximise your home’s space. How much you’ll end up spending on your basement conversion depends on a range of factors, including:
- The size and layout of your basement
- How many structural changes will be needed, including extra support beams and underpinning
- Waterproofing and damp proofing costs, as well as the installation of effective drainage systems
- Whether you want a window well installed, which can help you introduce light into your basement
- Basement insulation and soundproofing
- Labour costs, which are affected by where you live in the UK
The average basement conversion costs between £120,000 and £160,000. For a more accurate quote for your specific project, speak to a basement conversion specialist today.
Do I need planning permission for a cellar conversion?
You won’t need to apply for permission for a cellar conversion, as long as:
- You’re converting an existing residential basement into a living space
- How you’re using it isn’t significantly different and the basement isn’t a separate unit
- You don’t alter the external appearance of the property, such as by adding a light well
- You don’t live in a listed building
Excavating a brand new basement which involves major works is likely to require planning approval.
For more information, contact your local planning authority or visit the Planning Portal website. You can also read our planning permission guide for more information.

Questions to ask before you hire a basement conversion specialist
Whether you’re looking to build a brand new basement or simply want to extend or improve your existing cellar, there are a few questions you should ask before you hire a specialist to excavate your new room:
Do you have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
While it’s not a requirement for them to have it, it’s a good idea for your basement conversion specialists to have public liability insurance to cover you and them against any accidental damage done to your home or personal injuries. Make sure to always ask your tradespeople what insurance they have before you hire them. This will guarantee protection for both parties.
How many years of experience do you have?
Knowing how many years of experience your basement conversion specialist has will allow you to pick a tradesperson who you are confident has enough experience to carry out a high quality job. When you’re finding a tradesperson through Rated People, head over to their profile to check out the pictures on their work gallery and their ratings and reviews.
Do you use subcontractors? If so, are they licensed and insured?
Your basement conversion specialist is likely to employ subcontractors. It’s a good idea to confirm the qualifications and insurance coverage of everyone who will be working on your project, including surveyors, structural engineers and electricians. Anyone working with gas needs to be registered with Gas Safe, and anyone installing electrics (in England and Wales) needs to be Part P certified to be able to self-certify their work. These tradespeople will have valid documentation that you can ask to check.
What is your estimated timeline for completing the project?
Knowing what the estimated timeline for completing the project is will help you set realistic expectations about how long your basement renovation will take to complete.
How much will the job cost?
Asking how much the job will cost will help you budget for your project and will ensure price transparency before you hire. How much you’ll end up spending depends on the scope of your project, and where you live in the UK, so make sure you add plenty of details when you post a job.
My self and my workers have a nice way of working with clients we’re friendly polite and very clean and respectful of other people homes as we too have lovely homes . We work hard to keep clients happy and resolve problems that come there way through building projects. We also can show many recommendations from our own neighbours to people we have never met . Many thanks mark
Mark was very responsive and really helpful and informative when providing a quote for some underpinning and structural repair work. Would definitely recommend.
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Steve and team did a fantastic job, fixing a few issues in the house for my tenant. Really good service and communication, and will ask him to do jobs in the future.
Small family run building company with over 40 years experience over 2 generations as a premium general building company. All types of building work carried out to the highest standard. A one stop shop for all your building needs right from the design and planning stage to completion. Joinery, roofing specialising in flat roofs Building and Plastering A wealth of experience in remodelling and renovations, extensions and sunrooms. Landscaping and paving. All areas covered. Fully insured, trained and certified tradesmen
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My name’s is John and I’m the owner of EAGLE SERVICE company. EAGLE SERVICE is a Property Maintenance Company based in Bournemouth,providing all aspects of maintenance and offering a friendly, reliable and honest service. I have worked in the building & property maintenance sector for the last 18years, dealing with most household jobs from the minor (electric,plumbing,carpentry ) to complete renovation of flats and houses. If it's a job that you can't do yourself or need advice don't hesitate to get in touch with me!!
Excellent communication and work!Took the time to explain potential problems and solutions before taking the job. Spent a lot of time helping us decide on what we wanted, organised ordering everything and even offered to be there when they were delivered. Most impressively for me was he was able to organise the whole job via messages at unusual times due to me being a shift worker and even worked weekends to limit the interruption in my life! Probably the best tradesman I've ever used! HIGHLY RECOMMEND????
Thank you for looking to consider volt developments and construction, here we pride ourselves on good hard work and quality craftsmanship. we like to put extra time in to bringing you the best quality work on your project weather it might be a big brick wall with foundations, a little driveway refurb or a restoration project ! Our years of experience paints a whole new picture for the up and coming young tradesmen. Having been trained by some of the best in the business we each bring our acquired skills to the table to give you a quick and nice clean turn around on whatever your project may be ! Here at volt, we specialise in Brickwork, Stonework, landscaping, groundworks & driveways and a-lot more (please don’t hesitate to ask! ) we also work along side some other good trades including roofers, plasters & gas engineers meaning we have alot of knowledge under our belts and a good network of connection’s within the construction industry. we were pushed to our limits in area’s of special brickwork including arches, ponds, twisted pillars & serpentines all of witch are very intricate and very desirable and make us stand out from the rest ! we are fully insured for all of our work and always work closely with any customer concerning budgets and budgeting techniques to make the process a whole lot easier for each party, we aim to make it as less stressful for the homeowner as I personally have dealt with a few who are abit unsure to start off but are overwhelmed with the outcomes and customer satisfaction ! Testimonials will all be on our page for everyone to see. Thank you for your time to consider us and we hope we can work along side anyone and everyone to get their dreams fulfilled
Spot on from start to finish. Understood the assignment and details of the job and executed perfectly. Ensured everything was done to detail. Would definitely recommend and use again. Many thanks Phil.
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Good communication and jobs completed as quoted and to a good standard. We will be using them again!
We do all aspects of bathrooms and minor building works, we take pride in our work and enjoy leaving the customers with a smile on their faces.
Our build prerequisites were to divide a room & close an open archway, build two extra walls, move steps and a handrail, put in two entrances with doors for the new build and paint & carpet this area. Matthew (MDCC Construction) was qualified and very helpful – giving us good advice. He is an honest, tidy and thorough builder, willing to accommodate the building manager's questions and happy to make amendments. We were thrilled with the speed and finish of this build, and we will definitely use them again.
midland improvements has over 35 years in the home improvement market from a kitchen to a bathroom from a garage conversion to a full renovation whatever your home improvement needs we have the experience and trades to complete the job ,
Garage conversion into living accommodation, en-suite, and retained small section for storage accessible from both outside and inside. Great work that's stood up to almost 4 years of solid regular use so far.
professional, trustworthy company clean and friendly, with over 18 years experience. We are a family run company with skills that have been passed on through generations. Every job is finished to an amazing standard at a very reasonable price.
Patrick was able to start the work at very short notice and, after a run of bad weather, came round on a Saturday to finish the job. His wasn’t the cheapest quote we had but definitely worth the money as the finish is excellent, really pleased with the results.
Taurus Home And Garden
Cellar & Basement Conversion
Taurus Home and Garden was launched in 2021 with the aim of providing our clients with an honest and reliable service, specialising in what we love most: landscaping and damp-proofing. Taurus is a Sussex based company where a clear vision for each project is shared among us, the contractors, andhomeowners. As well as landscaping and damp-proofing, we also undertake renovation projects on request – you only have to ask! Our goal is to become the go-to company for landscaping and damp-proofing work, and to share our vision of creating, improving, and protecting every space we have the opportunity to work upon. We aim to restore trust in contractors by delivering clear, well-planned, and expertly executed projects to our clients, providing full transparency throughout. We understand the anxieties many people experience when entrusting their home visions to others. Our transparent process, from planning to completion, is designed to help our clients rebuild that trust.
Dan Kristian Developments
Cellar & Basement Conversion
Dan Kristian Developments was formed with the vision of providing our clients with a first class landscaping and construction service with Client satisfaction and peace of mind at the forefront of our passion. We are driven to deliver perfection throughout an entire project, from inception to completion. With over 15 years experience across nearly all aspects of construction we can accommodate a multitude of projects. Including but not limited to : Paving of all types Groundworks General building works Hard/soft landscaping Maintenance Waste removal and house clearance We have had the privilege of working on a high end farm renovation Development for the past 4 years and have gained valuable experience, and following increasing demand have decided to branch out into more customised domestic projects. We are fully qualified and insured, and can also refer specialists in areas we don't cover ie Gas engineers/electrians. Predominantly operating in the South West area covering most parts of Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset
Free quotes. Free Advice. Public Liability Insurance. Clean & Tidy Worker. Over 25yrs Experience in the building trade. We are a friendly family run business. We cover All roofing work undertaken, repairs to complete Re-Roof. Flat Roof. Chimney repairs. Fascia. Soffits. Guttering. Pointing. Also Landscaping. Patios. Blockpaving. Driveways. Fencing. External & Internal Painting. Brickwork. Extensions. Small jobs are welcome.
Brilliant service. Sorted out the work I needed doing very quickly. Polite, punctual and efficient. Able to help with so many odd jobs. Definitely a must have for any landlord/lady. Reasonable rates. Thank you Dan, Les and Keenan ????
London City Roofing & Renovations ltd is an established and trusted company with over 20 years experience, offering all aspects of roofing and building services. We are based in Wembley (London) serving all of London and surrounding areas within 100 miles.? We pride ourselves on our punctuality and quality workmanship, offering a prompt and professional service with experienced and expert staff. We guarantee a friendly, clean and tidy service with all work being to the highest standard. We are fully insured and all work is guaranteed. All our tradesmen are experienced and qualified in their respective trades. We specialise in the following: Roofing services: UPVC Fascias & Soffits Cladding Guttering Bargeboards Flat Roofing Chimney Repairs Tile & Slating Work Re-Roofs Lead Work General Building Work Fibre Glass Roofing Double Glazing Building services: Home improvements Kitchen Fitting Bathroom Fitting Extensions Loft Conversions Garage Conversions Bricklaying Plastering Comprehensive driveway and paving service, including: Driveways Drop Kerbs Patios Paths Block Paving Concreting Tarmacing Car Port We offer free quotes
John and the team did an outstanding job. It was easy to work with John and he was very knowledgeable, and provided very sensible advice. Other people quoted work which was over-the-top or wouldn't have solved the problem but John got right to the issue in a no-nonsense way. Quality of the work undertaken was very good, considering the age of the building and complexity. Would recommend.
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Neil Chamberlain Property Services
Cellar & Basement Conversion
Neil Chamberlain Neil has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, where he has gained a comprehensive level of knowledge and a thorough and in-depth understanding of most trades and skills. Neil commenced his career in construction as a sub-contractor building loft conversions, primarily in West London, and was awarded by The Federation of Master Builders for an exceptional conversion in Wimbledon. Neils recognised high standard of work has secured many diverse construction projects, including the substantial renovation of Period Houses, including listed buildings, single and double storey extensions, detached new build projects, an award winning Chelsea landscaping and garden design, as well as commercial buildings. Neil has worked as part of a team, as a main contractor and has also project managed all elements required in completing building projects large and small successfully. Property Service, (NPS) is a family owned and run business, bringing an extensive level of ability to benefit our clients projects. Whether you require property maintenance or are planning something more substantial our team will assess your requirements and put in place a tailored package for you, from an appropriately detailed quotation on smaller projects, to an all encompassing design and build service, including - planning, building control and a detailed costed schedule of works, we have the experience and background to meet your requirements.
Hipco Yorkshire Ltd
Cellar & Basement Conversion
*Hipco are new to this platform. They have 400+ maximum star reviews on Checkatrade, Google, Trustatrader and Which? Trusted Trader.* Leeds windows and doors company Hipco was established in 2016. Hipco has quickly become a pillar of excellence in the home improvement space, dedicated to enhancing your home with superior craftsmanship and unmatched customer service. Our reputation is built on a foundation of trust, with over 1,000+ satisfied customers. We specialise in a wide range of home improvement solutions, including double-glazing windows in Leeds, UPVC windows in Leeds, composite doors in Leeds, and conservatory roofs in Leeds, each designed to meet your home's unique needs. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, our process is designed to be seamless, ensuring each project is on time, within budget, and exceeds expectations.
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Qamil He constructed our loft conversion, which we more than happy with. He paid attention to detail and followed the drawings by the architect precisely.He was always willing to discuss any issues and communicate his next plans for the ongoing work. As he was hardworking and punctual the work was done to programme. Would highly recommend him and all the sub-contractors that he has used. Tracey and Andy Sparks
Experienced creative and versatile in carpentry and woodworking with background in residential and commercial construction and remodeling to include framing, trim, windows, doors, and siding. In-depth knowledge of construction process from material selection, techniques, tools and equipment to quality assurance, cost control, and safety. Accurately read blueprints, project plans, and specifications; determine material needs, estimate costs, and prioritize tasks to minimize production delays. Proven expertise in project / team supervision; excel at communicating with clients, architects, and subcontractors to deliver results within budget and stated requirements. Possess full range of quality tools, reliable late-model van, and excellent driving and attendance record. I’d like to add that over the years I have met some good tradesman in all fields of building and have made relationships with them having worked on various projects together, so if I job requires additional trades I’m happy to recommend trusted people. Thanks for reading
DX Construction ltd is a building company based in sheffield south yorkshire with Experienced and qualified builders With over 11 years experience in the trade we pride ourselves on perfection & 5 STAR quality. We have the skills, knowledge and creativity to solve your site specific problems. References available. Please get in touch for a great reliable and professional service We cover following areas: - Sheffield - Rotherham - Doncaster - Chesterfield - and other surrounding areas SERVICES WE PROVIDE 1 Extension 2 Loft conversions 3 Refurbishments & full house renovation 4 Roofing 5 Chimney removal 6 Landscaping and garden work 7 Carpentry & joinery 8 Kitchen & bathroom fitting 9 Electrical & plumbing Please get in touch for a great reliable and professional service
Andrea and his team were excellent. He is very reliable, efficient and hard working. He made a very challenging job look easy and did some extra things for me that weren’t included in the quote, without charging extra. He got back to me quickly and the whole job took less than 2 weeks from me posting to completion. I would definitely recommend this company and I’m sure I will ask him to do other jobs for me.
If only all tradesmen were like Norman and his team. He turned up when he said he would and kept me in the loop with what he was planning to do and what his team were doing. His team is made up of friendly guys and they've done a great job!
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