Covering North Shields
North Shields sits 7 miles north-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, with Tynemouth 1 miles to the east and South Shields 1 miles to the south-east.
Homes in the North East
In the North East, terraces, semis and bungalows all offer room to extend, with stone-built villages and conservation areas in parts of County Durham and Northumberland.
What is included in a basement conversion in North Shields?
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
What will a basement conversion cost?
Indicative costs for basement and cellar conversions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| 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 |
Planning and building rules in North Shields
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
Converting an existing cellar with no external changes usually does not need planning permission in England. Digging a new basement or adding a lightwell often does, and many councils have basement policies.
What can change the price or programme?
- 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.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Basement and cellar conversions: common questions
How much does a basement conversion cost?
Converting an existing cellar costs about £1,900 to £3,000 per square metre including VAT. A new excavated basement is around £4,200 to £6,600 per square metre.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 12 weeks for a cellar conversion and 16 to 30 weeks for a new basement.
How do I get a price for basement and cellar conversions in North Shields?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Basement and cellar conversions in nearby towns
- Basement and cellar conversions in Tynemouth
- Basement and cellar conversions in South Shields
- Basement and cellar conversions in Whitley Bay
- Basement and cellar conversions in Jarrow
Learn more about basement and cellar conversions, or see every project we cover in North Shields.