How long does a basement conversion

take?
A basement conversion project time schedule depends on its complexity,
property area, extra (additional) digging down, insulation ( hydro insulation
waterproofing, thermic insulation, sound proof insulation), ventilation systems,
installing stairs, installing pipes, rewiring. So, a basemnet conversion might take
time between 8 to 20 weeks.
If you live in a crowded city area, it can be difficult to extend your property
outwards or upwards, and doing a basement conversion or digging down might
sometimes be the only option.
Once you found a reliable contractor that you want to assign the work to, you
are ready to start the planning and design stage. This 1st step of the project might be
time consumming between 4 to 6 months because it is supposing getting approved
the building warrant. This time schedule depends on the City Council area you live
in, the complexity of the project to be approved and if any objections might be
entitled to be raised by your property neighbours. It is the longest stage of the
basement conversion project.
A professional basement buiding contractor will be responsible about the
compliance to building regulations of the local authority. Building contractor which
you decide to employ for your basement conversion will develop a project design
that suits the best to customers needs and requirements but also, a design which is
the most likely to be approved. This will save your time and efforts.
We would suggest that it might be beneficial to try to talk to your neighbours
before starting the basement conversion project. Try and find out their opinions and
also answer any of their questions. This is fair and also they will be less tempted to
raise isuues and objections that could slow the process down.
Once you got your building warrant issued and approved you can start
planning the basement conversion to be carried out. This 2nd stage is the execution
phase and can take from 6 up to 20 weeks. If digging down is needed in order to do
a basement conversion then the project involves concrete foundation reinforcement
and strenghten the walls. This might take 2 weeks for the concrete foundation
reinforcement and another 2-3 weeks to strenghten the walls.
 Being in direct contact with the surrounding soil and being permanently
exposed to moisture, mold and dampness, the basement - or basements in general -
from a residential point of view, can be harmful to human health. The first need for
an acceptable standard of living in basements is to transform them into dry places.
Thus, planning and designing the basement insulation is very important in this kind
of project and can also take a couple of weeks.
Social distancing and COVID-19 also has unsuspected advantages, and
among them is the attention we can pay to certain arrangements and refurbishments
of the house. We also had an extra time to think and plan our homes renovations. If
your home needs improvements and alterations or if you are in the phase of
arranging a newly purchased property, it is worth paying special attention to the
cellar. It is your needs that will decide the size and layout of this room, but you may
surprinsigly find that this space can fulfill other needs than those originally planned,
that of the cold room.