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Benefits of Converting Your Home’s Free Space

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

If you have a growing family or more belongings and furniture than your house can hold, converting your basement or cellar can be a brilliant way to effectively increase the space at your property and enjoy a better standard of living within your home. When you are planning basement conversions Leamington Spa, make sure you contact a professional company like Dampco who can take care of the project from concept to completion, and whose expert service cannot be matched.

We have over 41 years of experience as specialist providers of conversions Leamington Spa and damp-proofing solutions. Our family-run firm is committed to helping your family to enjoy a practical home which can accommodate you and all of your visitors in comfort. We can use our extensive industry knowledge to draw up a detailed design for your conversion, which will be accompanied by a free comprehensive survey and affordable quotation.

The extra room you can gain by investing in basement conversions Leamington Spa will give you space to create a welcoming family room or luxurious guest suite, or alternatively why not create a traditional wine cellar to store your valuable vintages?

As well as the space you can gain, a basement conversion can also increase the value of your property: perfect if you are ever looking to move. To ensure your home can see a jump in value which is in proportion to the amount you invest, make sure you choose a professional firm like Dampco to carry out the work. Our comprehensive service and the high quality materials we use, like concrete Coventry to level your flooring, mean that you will be able to enjoy a high quality conversion which will make your basement the best room in your house.

To avoid the costs of moving and stay in the home you love for many years to come, transform your home with a conversion. When you are considering basement or cellar conversions Leamington Spa, be sure to contact Dampco to receive the very best service at the very best prices, and to enjoy a room that your whole family will love.

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Home Improvement and Conversions Leamington Spa

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

As a homeowner there is nothing worse than living in a house that feels cramped and overcrowded, yet one way you can increase the amount of space inside your home whilst raising the value of your property is with a basement conversion. A basement conversion is a great way of extending the boundaries of your property to make it feel considerably more spacious, yet many homeowners still have reservations due to the fact that damp is a frequent problem. However, as specialists within this sector, we here at Dampco Ltd have the expertise to be able carry out full basement conversions Leamington Spa that are completely water tight.

With over forty years of experience within this specific sector, we firmly believe that we can offer our customers an unsurpassable service, which not only solves the problem of space, but also protects against damp. So, whether you’re a homeowner seeking a new kitchen, spare bedroom, office or bathroom complete with bathroom tiles Leicester then we here at Dampco Ltd can help you.

To ensure that every single job is completed to our own in-house quality standards, all of our engineers undergo comprehensive training, giving both us and our valued customers peace of mind that the job at hand is being completed by an experienced professional. You don’t need to outsource any work when you contact Dampco Ltd as we will handle all aspects of the project from start to finish. We do this, as we have learnt from previous projects that this makes the entire process run a lot smoother, something that many of our customers value.

If you want more space in your home or you simply want to rescue your current basement from damp then get in touch with Dampco Ltd. With our expertise in basement conversions Leamington Spa you can rest assured that upon contracting our services you receive quality, time and time again. Call us today on 01926 883 404.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Dampco Ltd. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Dampco Ltd, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Basement Conversion Ideas in Leicester

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Houses of a certain era, such as those in Clarendon Park ooze character and have an aura of class about them, especially if they’ve been well maintained with the original features kept in place. However, such properties seem few and far between as more people require a large space for their ever growing families, and therefore look at extending outwards via extensions and conservatories. Comparatively few homeowners consider expanding downwards; where space the length of the property can be added, through a basement conversion. Here at Dampco, we provide basement conversions Leicester to increase the size of your house but retain its character.

With the price of houses in the UK fluctuating between being cheaper for buyers in the city but expensive for those wanting to move to the countryside, at the moment it’s neither an ideal time to buy or to sell (depending where you live). But many families require more space, and this is where basement conversions Leicester come in.

Here at Dampco we can provide the ideal space for you – without damaging the character of your house. If you’re after a playroom for your children, an office so you can work from home and your kids can do their homework somewhere without distraction, or perhaps you have a vintage collection of wines that you want to keep somewhere other than the kitchen cupboard; then we can help.

When it comes to your basement conversion, we can do as much – the design, preparation, building work and final decoration – or as little as you want. Either way, we promise to provide you with a high quality service.

Even if you don’t have an existing basement, we can construct one easily for you, with little disruption to your family life. At Dampco, when we carry out basement conversions Leicester we ensure that the new addition to your house will be protected from any damp or water damage that can be common with underground rooms.

Waterproofing basements for conversions Leicester

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Though none of us could live without water on a daily basis, it is definitely not something that you want in your basement. Damp, caused by the condensation of normal moisture in a property, can cause basements to smell making properties difficult to sell, in addition to causing deterioration in brickwork. One of the factors contributing to condensation in a conversion Leicester is poor ventilation, which is linked to modern developments in the construction industry; advances in double glazing and sealed doors mean that by and large draughts are a thing of the past.

While this may be seen by most as a huge benefit, it does mean that condensation can build up in enclosed areas like basements. Here at Dampco, we primarily use a cavity drain sealed system to address the problem, which offers many advantages over more traditional tanking. Cavity drain sealed systems allow water penetration and then divert or pump water to an external drain, meaning that other areas of the property are completely unaffected. The main benefit of this technique as opposed to tanking is that it is unaffected by vibrations, making it suitable for use in a wider range of property types.

Whichever method you choose, one of the professional team here at Dampco will be on hand from the very beginning to survey your property and advise as to the best system for you. A basement conversion can be an excellent addition to a property, freeing up space and adding value. However, most are particularly enclosed spaces by definition.

This means that waterproofing against rising damp is also essential. Many homeowners are often unaware that if their property was built before a certain date then it will not necessarily have had any water proofing undertaken at all, as many pre-date the regulations. Contact our team at Dampco to find out what services in a conversion Leicester we can offer you.