Basement Design

The design of a basement is not a simple matter. It goes far beyond a floor plan and deciding where the access should be. Building a basement requires careful planning, from an initial site survey and exploratory work to the detailed structural design and waterproofing system. There are many different types of stairs that can lead down to a basement, from traditional wooden flights to bespoke designer styles. Each aspect of the design process is inter-related. In fact, often it needs creative thinking to determine the best place to situate them which means it requires a team approach with a pooling of roles and responsibilities to interpret the client’s ideas. Exterior access is often required as well, especially if the basement is to be turned into a self-contained flat, or for fire escape purposes. Basement Builder has the ability to appropriately design basements for all sorts of purposes, under all sorts of properties. Each basement design is unique given the vast amount of factors involved which have to be considered and provided for in the design – everything from the soil and ground water conditions, to the pertinent building regulations and the proposed use of the basement room/rooms. There are many different types of stairs that can lead down to a basement, from traditional wooden flights to bespoke designer styles. Often it needs creative thinking to determine the best place to situate them, and we can help you with this. Exterior access is often required as well, especially if the basement is to be turned into a self-contained flat, or for fire escape purposes. Our team of experts, who are all highly experienced, will meet you, fully discuss your requirements and happily undertake the full planning process. We are committed to turning your vision, into your reality and if there are snags in order overcome as a means to accomplish this, we will work hard to come up with innovative solutions that fulfill your wishes.