Story of a Cellar Conversion

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Excavating the window well which is then used wherever possible as the access point for the Damp Treat team avoiding disruption to the remainder

of the property

Digging out the floor

Sinking the sump into the floor

Drainage channel is laid around the perimeter and covered with pea gravel

First fix plumbing is installed ready for installation of radiators etc

Application of cavity drainage membrane to the walls and floor

Application of cavity drainage membrane to

the stairs

A reinforced screed has been laid over the floor membrane and independent studwork erected around the walls

Insulation is incorporated into the studwork

Plasterboard is applied to studwork and any internal studwork walls required erected

Plasterboard is skimmed

Stairs are clad with wood

Installation of second fix plumbing including

radiators and any sanitary ware

The finished product showing windows and cupboards created around meters

The finished product showing retained arch features, radiators and down lighting