budget cellar conversion

alanco15

Hi all, i am looking to creat a bedroom in the cellar of a victorian house we are buying , it is a good kids size room with brick walls, brick floor, and a window which need replacing to the front garden via a hatch,
there is good head height already, so do you think could do it myself, i have access to plenty of labour and guys with a general knowledge of building, (mates rates)
the survey said walls are subject to high levels of damp accentuated by poor ventilation , recommened ventilating to front and side.

what the best way , i have read about tanking and pump systems which would be cheaper and more diy compatible , any advice please , thanks all

SailorSam

Basement Conversions & Damp Proofing

iamcornholio

And pay very close attention to means of escape in case of fire, as this is a high risk place for a bedroom

alanco15

yes , the window will be redone to building regs standard, and a fire door at entrance,
thanks sailorsam for the link, good site

richardw

What height is the 'good head height' ?

karl-123

render the walls with special, rendering sand, and cement of course:beer:
and add a waterproofing additive i reckon just a geuss karl...

alanco15

I havn't got the measurements but, when i was down there i could stand easily i'm 5'9", i guess its around 2 metres at moment