An advantage of many older properties – other than their stunning characteristics both inside and outside which make them extremely popular amongst those building up property portfolios – is that they offer additional space via a basement. This is a space which can be used for almost anything and everything, ...

When thinking about basement construction London or indeed any kind of home improvement, most property owners concentrate almost exclusively on the quality of work on offer. Of course this is a crucial aspect of any job; nobody wants to hire a company which completes sub standard work – but there ...

When undertaking a basement conversion one of the most important factors to consider is waterproofing. Water damage can be costly to repair so it is better to eradicate the problem immediately during the construction work to prevent any further costs. Here at Abtech Basements we can use a number of ...

Despite the weather beginning to improve as we enter the spring and summer, underlying damp can still have a significant effect upon cellars and basements. To prevent the contents and decorations in these parts of a home from being damaged at any time of the year, it is essential that ...

For the millions of us living and working in and around the capital, finding space within our properties can be a real headache. With real estate at an absolute premium it's often not cost effective or convenient to move. If expansion is required but relocation is not ...

Spring may have supposedly sprung but for many of us the cold temperatures continue to persist. Alongside this, the typically wet British summers make it essential that your property is correctly protected from the potential havoc that this can create. Waterproofing systems for instance will play ...

There are numerous firms out there who claim that they specialise in the construction and waterproofing of a new basement or an existing cellar. But the reality is that if you are thinking of having a basement conversion completed in your home or in a new build, or simply have ...

Many homeowners in the UK will say that they have far too little space in their property, yet most will confess that they leave their cellars or other potentially productive spaces lying empty. There are a number of reasons why they may not make use of the space, no damp ...

If your house is starting to feel much too small, you may be considering moving home. However, before you put your property up on the market you should take a moment to think about the parts of your home that you could use more productively. Many older ...

In recent months the property market has started to make marked improvements, yet many homeowners are still not in the financial position to be able to move. One way that property owners can make a little extra space in their home and increase its market value, would ...