"We pride ourselves in great customer service, underpinned by a wealth of specialist knowledge in basement and cellar conversions."
Company profile
Great basement conversions by Octopus Building Services
We specialise in the creation of great basement conversions by using the latest technology and products on the market. We are a Leeds based company and have been trading for over 7 years. We work for domestic, commercial and insurance company clients across Yorkshire and Manchester.
We pride ourselves in great customer service, underpinned by a wealth of specialist knowledge in basement and cellar conversions. Our expertise comes from undertaking numerous conversions across residential and commercial buildings, ranging from 10m2 of space up to 200m2 of space. Our experience means that we can design and build the best space possible for your cellar conversion which will stand the test of time.
The same principles of sound construction and attention to detail in structural waterproofing is behind every one of our jobs and we're proud to be able to offer numerous customer recommendations - In fact 70% of our work comes from referrals from other customers who have had a cellar conversion!
Our membrane and pump systems are the latest products on the market, Conform to all Building Regulations requirements and are fully comply with BS8102, which is the definitive standard for basement waterproofing and tanking. The systems can transform even a flooded basement into a dry and inspiring space. We work closely with basement waterproofing industry leading suppliers, such as John Newton and Safeguard as Approved Installers to ensure your basement conversion project is completed, on time, and on budget. Read on to find out how the systems work.
What could your basement space be used for?
Does your building have the potential for a great cellar conversion?
Cellar conversions add value to properties and offer a great solution where more space is needed.
With modern technology and products for basement waterproofing the days of poor quality cellar conversions are over. We're so confident in our cellar conversions that we offer a 10 year guarantee on every project.
Basement conversion costs vary by project but cellar conversions are often cheaper per m2 than loft conversions or extensions. They also maintain the original appearance of your house, have less planning permission implications and don't impinge on outside space.
We offer a free no obligation consultation to advise you on what is possible on your basement conversion project. However here's some important considerations:
- Access: Existing stairs are great start. They may need upgrading depending on the final use of the cellar conversion.
- Headroom: Ideally you'll need over two metres of headroom so careful consideration needs to be given to digging the cellar lower if needed. It's important that space is allowed for the basement waterproofing elements of the conversion.
- Natural light: Cellars are better with some natural light. We offer standard windows, lightwells and sun tunnels to make your basement conversion look wonderful.
- Electrics and plumbing: The construction stage is the perfect time to get these elements right. We offer fully guaranteed plumbing and electric services as needed.
- Walls: Your cellar may be a series of tiny rooms but often it's possible to make one larger space by removing these walls and supporting the floors above, whilst waterproofing the basement.
We undertake basement taking projects across Yorkshire and Manchester including: Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Manchester, Harrogate, Otley, Wetherby, Skipton, Wakefield, Halifax, Huddersfield, Oldham, Salford, Ashton Under Lyne, York and Tadcaster.