Almost every single one of us has had a moment where we have thought about the ways we can renovate our homes to add on more space. After all, you then would not have to worry about outgrowing it. Instead you would be able to enjoy a home that is more open and welcoming. We can offer support with this through our services for residential architecture in London.
Maybe some of the rooms in your home are smaller than you like. You may find you have possessions and ‘junk’ everywhere. Or, there may be too many people living with you for the available space. Whatever it is, you won’t want to live like this forever. One thing you could do is consider building a basement.
Why it might be the perfect choice for your home
There are many different types of extension to choose from. However, you need space around the property to build outwards and may be unable to build upwards because of neighbours. The solution is to go downwards. In many cases you can build a basement without having to make big changes to the property above.
The easiest option in terms of planning?
A huge source of stress when completing a building project is working with professionals in charge of planning. With a basement extension, this can be simpler. The reason for this is that this project involves truly little external work. As a result, obtaining planning permission can be a lot easier. The only alterations you really need to carry out are placing stair and light wells.
Don’t get ahead of yourself with the design
Building under a home to add a basement can provide you with valuable living space while also adding to the value of the property. You don’t have limits when it comes to wall height. You can build as far down as you need to achieve what you desire. However, you do need to think about the height of the ceiling as it will have to accommodate lighting, plumbing, and ventilation. You can work with sub-contractors to avoid facing problems in the future.
Residential architect in London
If you already have a basement you can convert it to create the new space you need. You have even more opportunities if you are starting from scratch to excavate the basement as you will be able to control where the support walls and columns are. Either way, working with professional architects like us can make the project a success.
Contact the Coffey team for first rate residential architecture in London. We can discuss your ideas and support you throughout your project.