Cellar Conversions In Nottingham

Cellar Tanking Explained

Cellar tanking is the process of waterproofing the walls and floor of a below ground space so it can be converted into usable living or storage space.

Because cellars and basements sit below ground level, they're constantly exposed to lateral damp penetration from surrounding soil, and in many older Nottingham properties, no damp proof membrane was ever fitted at construction, since the space was never intended to be anything more than storage.

Tanking creates a dry internal environment regardless of what's happening in the surrounding ground, allowing the space to be used exactly like any other room in the house.

What Can You Do With A Converted Cellar?

Once properly tanked and dry, a cellar can become almost any room you'd want above ground.

Popular domestic conversions include kitchens, bathrooms, wine cellars, living rooms, studies and even home recording studios.

Because you're adding space rather than extending outward, it's often one of the more cost effective ways to increase both the living space and the value of a property.

For commercial premises, common uses include extra storage or retail space, bars, nightclubs and restaurants, all of which depend on the same underlying principle: a properly waterproofed structure that stays dry under whatever conditions the ground throws at it.

Signs Your Cellar Or Basement Needs Waterproofing

• Visible damp patches or staining on walls, particularly near floor level.
• A persistent musty or earthy smell, even when the space looks dry.
• White, powdery salt deposits on brickwork, known as efflorescence.
• Standing water or damp flooring after heavy rainfall.
• Crumbling or flaking render and plaster.
• Condensation or mould growth on walls and ceilings.