Retro Fit Basements

The ground beneath your feet is becoming increasingly valuable, particularly in major cities where property prices are high and space for new buildings is limited. Retrofit basements involve excavation beneath an existing property to allow construction of single or multi-level basements. The size of the additional space is usually determined only by the size of the project budget. Multi-floor level basements below the footprint of properties are commonplace in high value areas of major cities. Three and four floor levels are achievable and two levels are frequently constructed. A retro fitted basement can be also be extended out beneath a garden.

Some retro fit basements involve greater challenges such as soil conditions, potential contaminants, high water tables and structural loads. The need for a geotechnical report, Party Wall agreement, planning permission, structural and waterproofing designs necessitate the services of Architects, Surveyors, Structural Engineers and specialist Basement Contractors. An ADD Waterproofing specialist contractor can advise how the system can be used as part of a retro fit basement scheme to ensure that your new basement is kept dry and healthy.