Covering Carnoustie
Our coverage around Carnoustie (DD7) also includes Arbroath (6 miles to the north-east) and Dundee.
Homes in Dundee and Angus
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
What goes into 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
- Lightwells and windows for daylight and escape
- Finished floors, walls and ceilings
How much should I budget for a basement conversion?
Guide prices for basement and cellar conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 |
What approvals does a basement conversion need in Scotland?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
In Scotland new basements and external lightwells normally need planning permission; all basement work needs a building warrant first.
What should I think about before starting?
- Groundwater levels drive the waterproofing design and cost.
- Headroom of about 2.1 m or more is needed, which may mean lowering the floor.
What happens after I enquire?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
What people ask before starting
How do you keep a basement dry?
With a designed waterproofing system, usually a cavity drain membrane draining to a pump, sometimes combined with tanking.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 12 weeks for a cellar conversion and 16 to 30 weeks for a new basement.
Do you work in Carnoustie?
Yes. Carnoustie is within our coverage for basement and cellar conversions, along with nearby Arbroath and Dundee.
Basement and cellar conversions in nearby towns
- Basement and cellar conversions in Arbroath
- Basement and cellar conversions in Dundee
- Basement and cellar conversions in St Andrews
- Basement and cellar conversions in Forfar
Learn more about basement and cellar conversions, or see every project we cover in Carnoustie.