Basements Conversions Builders in East London

Yes, East London Construction Contractors Builders (ELCCB) are experienced builders in London. We provide cellar and basement conversion fit out services throughout London; however, East London is where we deliver our most basement conversion building projects. 

East London Construction Contractors Builders would be happy to discuss if your home is permitted and viable to have a basement conversion in East London. Local planning precedent will have a key impact on if your house obtaining planning permission for a basement conversion in London will be successful. 

We began our business in South West London, where we were highly popular as a basement conversion builder. As our company has grown, and the need for basement conversions in South West London reduces, we are finding more home owners in East London are converting, or are in the process of converting their basement with builders like East London Construction, in East London. 

The benefit of owing a property in East London, is that many of the Victorian houses come with existing basement cellars and crawl spaces. These tend to be just a coal room; however, some can be more expansive and set the good foundation for a professional basement conversion, with companies like East London Construction. 

East London Construction don’t just work on new build basement conversions, we also help you to renovate existing space. This can include insurance flood repairs, damp proofing or even a full basement remodel to suit your current needs.

Our team at East London Construction can support you with your waterproofing needs. Please contact our team to discuss your individual needs and also discuss if existing materials need to be removed, or if the project is part of a newly renovated basement conversion project.

All our projects involve working with trusted demolition and basement dig specialists who excavate basements daily. We can network you and help you review quotes from these companies, as our team have over 20 years’ experience in digging and fitting out basements ourselves. We do not charge introduction fees and we take pride in sharing our knowledge, to ensure home owners only use reputable and well established basement conversion contractors in London. 

We frequently work with some of London’s longest serving basement companies and are happy to support you in meetings when working with these basement excavation companies. East London Construction then focus on the fit out element, as we can employ a core team all year round in this area, which proves more cost effective for us as a business. Client’s also benefit, as they do not put all their eggs in one basket by appointing 1 contractor, from start to finish. 

Our team at East London Construction would be more than happy to help you with your East London Conversion remodelling. This can include adding utility rooms, bedrooms, offices, bathrooms and cinema space. The opportunities available with our East London basement conversion company can be limitless. 

If seeking a new basement construction as part of your home extensions in East London, you should review local planning requirements, get a good set of architect and structural drawings, utility survey reports and obtain ground soil survey reports. You should also identify a budget early on and allocate a contingency, as basement conversion companies in East London will like to know you can fund the project, before commencing works. They will want to ensure they do not potentially leave you in a property that is not structurally sound, if you entered into a East London basement conversion project without understanding the full financial commitments at hand.

Ten years ago, we found there were many basement conversion specialists operating in South West London, but not so much in East London. Although many of those companies have now retired their services or moved into other ventures, there are still a good group of basement conversion companies to choose from, with several who will be happy to work in East London. 

If you decide to appoint a basement excavation specialist for your basement or cellar conversion, East London Construction would be more than happy to work with them and complete the fit out, as not many companies offer both a dig and fit out service. Many who claim to do, merely subcontract the works, which can risk the quality of the build and affect communications with your building team. 

East London Construction Company Builders have over 20 years’ experience in working with other basement conversion companies in London, as well as providing basement renovation services themselves. If you are not sure of where to look, we would be more than happy to discuss your needs and establish a network of Architects, Structural Engineers, Demolition Experts and Planning Consultants.

Some construction companies in East London will only work with corporate or commercial Client’s, which can restrict the basement builders available to residential and domestic Clients. At our East London Construction Company Builders, we and our network of basement consultants are more than happy with work with residential and domestic basement homeowners.

Our team at East London Construction Company Builders, are more than happy to deliver commercial projects and are happy to work to our own, bespoke, RIBA or JCT contracts.

We work in collaboration with a great network of Architects and Structural Engineers who deliver basement design services. They will be more than happy to offer quotes for your East London Basement designs. We encourage Clients to take out these services direct with basement design companies, with no commission due to our company. 

This ensures that you maintain control over the design and our works are inspected by a 3rd party, who is independent, to guarantee quality craftsmanship, in line with the latest building regulations. If there are design queries, we are also more than happy to discuss these direct with your Designer’s, to help ensure effective collaborative relationships are maintained with East London Basement Conversion Designers. 

All our new build East London Basement conversions come with full insulation. We offer insulation services at East London Construction Company Builders, for energy efficiency and to help prevent moisture from building up in your basement conversion, which can leave your property damp and cold.

Basement conversion costs can vary in East London. It can depend on factors, such as what type of muck is being removed from your subterranean home, if there is free parking outside your property, do you have an existing cellar or will your house require a complete new dig. 

Then the finish of your fit out, from electrical wiring, to plumbing and tiling, impact on the overall costs associated with an East London Basement Conversion. Our team would be more than happy to discuss how we can offer a quote, tailored to your East London basement conversion. 

In most cases, you will require planning permission for your basement conversion. A Planning Officer will be able to advise more, based on your intended design and use for your East London basement conversion.

A basement is a great way to add extra space to your property in East London. We have delivered basement conversions through our East London company, that provide wine cellar’s, bedroom space, utility rooms, gym’s and even music studio’s. We are happy to work with you, to make your design ideas a reality.