Covering Arnold
Alongside Arnold, we also cover Nottingham, Hucknall (4 miles to the north-west) and West Bridgford.
Homes in the East Midlands
The East Midlands combines red-brick terraces in the cities with a lot of post-war and modern estate housing, so rear extensions, garage conversions and loft conversions are all common.
What do you get with a basement conversion?
A basement conversion turns an existing cellar into dry, usable rooms, or excavates a new basement under a house. Converting an existing cellar is far simpler and cheaper than digging a new one, and often does not need planning permission.
- Waterproofing design and installation
- Underpinning or lowering the floor where needed
- Ventilation, heating and electrics
What will a basement conversion cost?
Use these ranges to budget for basement and cellar conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| Basement and cellar conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Existing cellar conversion | £1,900 to £3,000 per m² |
| New basement excavation | £4,200 to £6,600 per m² |
Do you need permission for a basement conversion in Arnold?
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
Converting an existing cellar with no external changes usually does not need planning permission in England.
What can affect a basement conversion?
- New basements nearly always involve the Party Wall Act in England and Wales.
- Headroom of about 2.1 m or more is needed, which may mean lowering the floor.
From first call to completion
- Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about a basement conversion in Arnold
Does a cellar conversion need planning permission?
Usually not if nothing changes outside. New basements and lightwells often do.
Will my neighbours be affected?
New basements usually need party wall agreements. We handle the notices and surveyors.
Can you visit a house in Arnold to quote?
Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.
Basement and cellar conversions in nearby towns
- Basement and cellar conversions in Nottingham
- Basement and cellar conversions in Hucknall
- Basement and cellar conversions in West Bridgford
- Basement and cellar conversions in Ilkeston
Learn more about basement and cellar conversions, or see every project we cover in Arnold.