For homes and businesses in the North West, sump and basement pumps are a crucial line of defence against flooding and water damage. However, like any hardworking piece of equipment, pumps require regular servicing to perform at their best. Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly breakdowns and even property damage. Here, we cover the importance… Read more »
Category: Basement Conversion
Unlocking Potential: Basement Conversion Ideas for Manchester Homes
In the heart of the bustling city of Manchester, homeowners are continually seeking ways to maximize their living space and enhance the value of their property. One such avenue that has been gaining traction is the basement conversion trend—a transformative process that unlocks the hidden potential beneath the urban homes of this vibrant city. This… Read more »
Having Work Done In Your Home Post-Lockdown
Starting to have tradespeople back in your home – FAQs Now that lockdown in the UK is beginning to lift (again), and with summer around the corner, many people are starting to think about home improvements. But the question we’ve had is, what tradespeople can you have in your home and how do… Read more »
Ricky Gervais Doubles the Price of His Home with Basement Conversion!
It was recently reported that comedian Ricky Gervais has doubled the price of his London home with a little help from a luxurious basement conversion! The creator of hit TV show The Office reportedly spent £1 million converting the basement, adding a home gym, swimming pool, sauna and golf simulator to his Hampstead home. Bought… Read more »
Update Your Home in 4 Easy Steps
Britain is a nation obsessed with buying, selling and renovating houses. If you’re looking for a bigger family home, or thinking about downsizing your current property, there are plenty of ways you can make your property more appealing to buyers. Although after working through our to-do list you may decide you don’t have to move at… Read more »
Ideas for Your Basement Conversion
Basements are often dark and gloomy rooms used by many homeowners to store junk – or to be avoided at all costs! If your basement has been left to go mouldy or damp you may not have ever considered it’s potential – however, more and more savvy homeowners are converting this dark and gloomy part… Read more »
Home Improvements – Guide to Getting it Right
Loft conversion Permissions: There are various types of loft conversion that we can complete at Broadoak. In most cases, planning permission is not required for most popular styles of loft conversion, including those with an ‘up and over’ roof (pitch roof). Having said that, there are still some restrictions, so it’s worth contacting us for… Read more »
Increase Rental Potential with a Basement Conversion
It’s not just expanding families who are converting their basements to add value to a property. Landlords and letting agents are now increasingly looking to cellar conversions as a way to get a greater return on investment. If you own a property with a basement, a conversion could massively increase your rental potential…. Read more »
Convert Your Basement for the Summer of Sport
The summer of sport is well and truly underway, kicked off by the likes of The World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Wimbledon and the Tour de France. While there’s been mixed success for the British teams and athletes, the events have had the nation fixated with a peak of 21 million viewers tuning in to… Read more »