Basement Inspections and Excavations

Basement Inspections and Excavations

During the construction phase, it is important to appoint an approved Building Control Inspector from the local authority in your Borough or a private one. Their role will be to monitor the progress of the construction work and ensure that the basement structure complies with the Building Regulations. The inspector will visit your project site in stages, which will be coordinated by your basement contractor.
Excavation and Construction of the Concrete Box
Once all preliminary tasks have been completed we can finally begin with the basement construction work. This stage involves excavating the basement area and creating the structure commonly referred to as a " box." Basement Conversion London ensures we follow the build to your design specifications. We ensure that all work strictly follows the approved design and avoids any modifications as that can lead to issues down the line. 
At a level here are the main steps involved in the construction process;
Excavation; After confirming that the site is safe and ready for construction Basement Conversion London's team will start digging out space for your basement. We undertake this task with care to avoid any damage, to your house foundation or nearby structures.
Foundation work; If it is required, we may need to underpin your foundation to handle the weight added by having a basement.  To evenly distribute the weight of the building this process involves extending the foundation either in depth or breadth.
Constructing the basement; Once the area is prepared, we start building the concrete structure of the basement. This forms what we refer to as the "shell" or the basic structure of your basement. 

Waterproofing; Once the shell build is complete, we take measures to waterproof it and prevent any moisture from seeping into the basement. This includes applying specialist waterproofing materials to the walls and installing a drainage system if needed.

Inspections; Throughout these stages, your Building Control Inspector will conduct inspections to ensure that all work is being carried out in accordance, with approved plans and regulations.
Remember, maintaining communication, with your contractor during this process is crucial. Keeping a line of dialogue will help resolve any issues or questions that may arise promptly