Like many cities throughout the UK, Coventry over recent years has gone through a resurgence which has seen houses pop up all over the place. Whilst it is great to see the town once again a hive of activity and a place people are both happy to work and live in, it does have its draw backs in that space to extend properties is more limited. One way to beat these restrictions is to consider basement conversions Coventry, provided by us here at Dampco.

Reports released from various authorities suggest that a basement conversion can increase a property’s value by 30%. They also require little post-construction maintenance or work, making them a popular acquisition.

In general for a basement conversion you’re not required to obtain planning permission, unless you live in a listed building or you’re dramatically altering the use of the basement (i.e. turning it into a garage). However, you will be required to submit plans to your local council’s planning committee as you’ll have to abide by certain building regulations.

Two of the main regulations you’ll have to comply with are:

Fire Escape Routes:

As with all home extensions, when converting your basement you’ll need to ensure that you have adequate fire escape routes. This can be either via windows, doors or fire exits, depending on your designs, but your building regulator will be able to inform you.

Damp Proofing:

To ensure that damp doesn’t penetrate your property, it is now a requirement to get your property damp proofed. Here at Dampco, we provide a range of damp proof treatment courses which we can offer during the construction stages.

Along with these two regulations, if your property is joining your neighbours you will be required, under the Party Wall Act (1996), to inform your neighbours of the work you’re planning to carry out. Failure to do so could see your neighbours stop the work. Here at Dampco, we can take care of all the building regulations and phases of basement conversions Coventry on your behalf, to ensure you have no problems throughout the build.

Property owners with little or no experience of the problem often disregard initial signs of damp as a trivial issue. But this could be a costly or even dangerous mistake. Though fairly unobtrusive to look at, rising damp can cause brickwork and mortar to deteriorate which not only de-values a property significantly, but can also pose a serious health risk. Severe rising damp shouldn’t be allowed to spoil an otherwise useful and well constructed conversion, and with Dampco Ltd, specialists in conversion Coventry, it doesn’t have to.

Rising damp can be an especially big problem for conversions that are based on or below ground level, such as cellars or basements. Moisture from the ground below can rise into walls and brickwork if the existing damp course was installed incorrectly, has deteriorated over time or if the property pre-dates damp coursing regulations. Here at Dampco, we undertake conversions from scratch as well as providing isolated damp-proofing services to ensure that conversions are clean and safe.

Dampco solutions are quick and unbelievably hassle free, so don’t leave that rising damp to its own devices until it’s too late. At Dampco, we can combat a rising damp Coventry problem for good in a single visit. The cutting edge Gell product that we use is an environmentally friendly, odourless substance which is deployed into the mortar joints of damp effected brickwork at various points. Effectively, this creates a waterproof layer between brick courses thereby preventing the spread of damp.

With the inevitable upheaval that comes with any conversion Coventry, the last thing that contractors and property owners alike need is a slow, disruptive damp coursing process. Don’t avoiding dealing with rising damp  because of worries over cost or the effect on your home or business life; Dampco offer a low-impact solution that is fast and effective.

If you are planning to convert your basement into a usable space, it is essential that you ensure it is satisfactorily damp proofed. If a basement or cellar is not protected against damp, significant damage could be caused to the decor, furniture or belongings stored within the room. Here at Dampco we specialise in basement conversions Coventry area, our vast range of services can make sure that your home never falls victim to damp.

We have over 40 years experience in the damp proofing and conversion industries. Over this time our contractors have developed their skills, meaning that they can now apply in-depth knowledge to each project.

We understand that there is a lot that needs to be taken into consideration when renovating a basement, to ensure that it can be enjoyed by the homeowners for years to come. Some of the most important services that we can offer are the treatment of dry and wet rot, rising damp, wood worm and damp proofing.

If you are concerned that there is damp present in the cellar of your home, it may be worth contacting a member of our team. We will begin by carrying out a comprehensive survey of the area where we will identify any defects. From here, our specialists in damp proofing Coventry can detail the most suitable treatments.

At Dampco one of the most common remedies that we use to tackle general damp, is the injection of gel products into the mortar joints. This can help to eradicate damp, reducing the poor appearance often attributed to it and improving the structural soundness of the property.

Our friendly team are on hand to take your calls, to arrange a free survey. We have a significant amount of information available on our site explaining our services for damp proofing and cellar conversions Coventry. Should you require any further details about our services, fill out our online contact form.