Covering Paisley
We work in Paisley (PA1, PA2) and the places around it, including Renfrew, Clydebank and Newton Mearns.
Homes in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
In Scotland many families extend bungalows and semis, while tenement flats bring shared ownership of roofs and walls that needs agreeing early.
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.
- Underpinning or lowering the floor where needed
- Lightwells and windows for daylight and escape
- Ventilation, heating and electrics
How much should I budget for a basement conversion?
What basement and cellar conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| 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?
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
In Scotland new basements and external lightwells normally need planning permission; all basement work needs a building warrant first.
What should Paisley homeowners check first?
- A pump for the drainage system needs a battery back-up.
- Headroom of about 2.1 m or more is needed, which may mean lowering the floor.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
Your questions answered
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 Paisley?
Yes. Paisley is within our coverage for basement and cellar conversions, along with nearby Renfrew and Clydebank.
Basement and cellar conversions near Paisley
- Basement and cellar conversions in Renfrew
- Basement and cellar conversions in Clydebank
- Basement and cellar conversions in Newton Mearns
- Basement and cellar conversions in Bearsden
Learn more about basement and cellar conversions, or see every project we cover in Paisley.