How to use your basement space

• How to create a basement room
• How much will a basement cost?
• Do I need planning permission?
• Who should do the work?
• Is it a big job?
• How to use your basement space
• Useful contacts

There are loads of ways to make the most of your basement conversion. If you already have a big kitchen, you may want to use your new space for:

An extra room

You may recoup the cost of adding a games room when you come to sell, but an extra bedroom could add as much as £10,000 to the value of your home, and an office could add £20,000. The room will need to have a bright, ground-floor feel to increase value.

A utility room

If you have a dedicated room for your washer and dryer, you’ll free up space in your kitchen, but the downside is that it might not add much value to your property.

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