Basement Conversions in Essex & Suffolk
Turn a dark, damp cellar into a warm, dry and usable room. We plan, waterproof and finish basement and cellar conversions, and back our basement waterproofing with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
- Family-run, with over 30 years in the trade
- All trades in-house – no outside contractors
- Insurance-backed guarantees through GPI
- Based in Thorpe-le-Soken, working across Essex & Suffolk
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What’s involved in a basement conversion?
Converting your basement or cellar is a smart investment. It adds value to your home and is an affordable way to gain living space without the upheaval of moving or building outwards.
Waterproofing comes first
Waterproofing is the most important part of any basement or cellar conversion. Basements sit below ground level, and sometimes below the water table, so the walls and floor are under constant pressure from water and moisture. Depending on the property we use tanking or a cavity drain membrane system to keep the space dry for good.
Planning the space
Every cellar conversion is different. Yours may need plumbing and electrical alterations, and if it’s going to be used for storage we’ll recommend improving the ventilation. Our surveyor will talk through all the options on site and draw up a specification to suit the way you want to use the room.
Warm, finished rooms
Once the space is waterproofed we can dry line the walls and add insulation, so heat stays inside and the room is comfortable to use all year round – as a family room, home office, kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.
Guarantees and materials
We work closely with Safeguard Europe and the Wykamol Group. Our basement guarantees run for 10 years and are insurance-backed through Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI).
Basement Conversions
Damp Proofing
Property Extensions
Property Restorations
Building Work
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A dry, warm room you’ll actually use
Once the space is waterproofed, insulated and dry lined, a converted basement feels like any other room in the house. Add lighting, heating, plumbing and flooring and it can become a family room, cinema room, home office, gym, guest bedroom or utility.
We’ll talk through ventilation, access and natural light at the survey, so the finished room suits the way you want to use it.
Basement conversion in Ipswich
From a bare cellar to a finished hallway and kitchen – stages of a basement conversion we completed in Ipswich.
Damp proofing and guarantees
Damp proofing has been at the heart of what we do for over 30 years. Our specialist team surveys and treats rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation and mould, and carries out timber treatment, across Essex and Suffolk.
We offer 10 or 20-year guarantees on all our damp proof injection work – including a full 20-year insurance-backed guarantee – and 10 years on basements. All guarantees are insurance-backed and provided by Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI). More information can be found at www.gp-insurance.co.uk.
All chemicals used by Rowing Restoration Limited are environmentally friendly and have a same-day re-entry period, so you can use the room again the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Can any cellar be converted?
Most cellars can be converted, but every one is different. We survey the space first and recommend the right waterproofing and layout for how you want to use it.
How do you stop a basement getting damp?
We waterproof the walls and floor using tanking or a cavity drain membrane system, depending on the property, before the room is finished.
Is a basement conversion guaranteed?
Yes. We offer a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on basements through Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd (GPI).
What can I use a converted basement for?
Popular uses include a family room, home office, extra bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Plumbing and electrics can be added as part of the work.
Do you deal with plumbing and electrics?
Yes. Many cellar conversions need plumbing and electrical alterations and our team includes all the qualified trades.
Where do you carry out basement conversions?
We work across Essex and Suffolk, including Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Colchester. See areas we cover.
