For homeowners
Compare the main basement project routes, consider the early decisions and see which service pages can help you plan the conversation.
Explore homeowner optionsMake space for what comes next
Basement construction in London
Every basement project starts with a different property, a different ambition and a different set of construction decisions. Explore the options and find the right next step for your project.
Where would you like to start?
Whether you are planning a basement at home or coordinating a wider building project, start with the information that matters to your role.
For architects, developers and project teams
Find construction-related routes, consider the interfaces with the wider scheme and prepare a focused initial enquiry.
Explore professional routesExplore basement construction options
Different projects bring different constraints. Choose the subject closest to your plans, then explore the detail on its own service page.
Retrofit basements
Explore the considerations involved when new underground space is proposed beneath or alongside an existing building.
Retrofit basement optionsNew-build basements
Consider underground space as part of a new home or a wider construction scheme.
New-build basement optionsBasement swimming pools
Explore the construction and coordination questions that arise when a pool forms part of an underground space.
Basement pool optionsPiling
Learn about the role of piling within relevant basement construction proposals and the information needed to discuss the work.
Explore pilingWaterproofing
Understand why water management and waterproofing interfaces belong in the discussion from an early stage.
Explore waterproofingA better starting point for your basement enquiry
There is no single route that suits every property. Existing structures, proposed use, access, neighbouring buildings, design information and the construction sequence all influence the questions to resolve.
If you already have drawings or a project brief, share the information available. If your plans are at an earlier stage, explain what you hope to achieve and where the property is located.
Let's talk about your basement project
Tell Basement Structures about the property, the space you are considering and the stage you have reached. We can start with a focused conversation about your enquiry.