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Basement & cellar conversions

Conversions usually need Building Regulations approval and may need planning permission and a Party Wall agreement.

Basement with pipes and a small window at ground level
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Conversions usually need Building Regulations approval and may need planning permission and a Party Wall agreement.

Do this first

  • Keep electrics and extension leads away from any water.
  • Move belongings off the floor and away from damp walls.
  • Photograph where water or damp appears, and note whether it follows heavy rain.
  • Clear gutters and gullies if it is safe to do so.

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