Cellar Conversions

The need for usable living space has never been greater and with this in mind underground construction has become a viable alternative to relocating.

Whether you need an extra bedroom for guests or for a growing family, more room to entertain, or a home office, hobby room, or workshop, creating new spaces in your home is an exciting adventure. And often the best place to start looking for more living space is under your house.

Existing cellars are good candidates for remodeling, they contain large quantities of unused space which allows you to design it for almost any use. Along with their potential versatility, cellars have a few restrictions, especially in older homes. There might not be enough headroom or floor space to meet local building regs requirements for occupied spaces. You may have to re-route wiring or plumbing. In many cases the space will actually be too big and too open for your proposed use so you’ll have to divide it into smaller sections with partition walls.

Modern trends in cellar finishing are different from the sparse wood-paneled recreation room or subterranean bedroom and bathroom of the past. Plus bedroom, comfortable and stylish baths, expansive family rooms and cozy lounges are now the norm.

Perhaps this move toward creating more luxurious and livable space is normal evolution, but the unique characteristics of the cellar have certainly played a role. A cellar, for instance, offers space that’s separated from the more public spaces of the house but is still close by. Or the basement can become the home’s public space with insulated ceilings and soundproofing that allow you to enjoy all kinds of family activities without disrupting the use of other areas of your home.

Now there is no need to move house to find that longed for extra space. Let All Trades Manchester Builders transform the way you use your home and help you maximise space you never knew you had.