Trial holes and drain investigation

When considering a cellar conversion you need to have the minimum two meters head room from the finished ceiling from the finished floor. Your cellar floor will need to be insulated and waterproofed, so we would recommend the introduction of trial holes to ascertain the size and depth of the existing foundation bearing strata. You will then be in a position to evaluate how far you will need to excavate (if any) and if any underpinning will be required to obtain the minimum ceiling height.

It is also important to determine if any drains need to be moved or relocated as this can be a costly exercise.