Concept

The concept is simple: a newly-constructed basement which quite literally takes your home to a whole new level. We create subterranean space either as part of a new-build project or beneath your existing garden or driveway.

In recent years, basement construction has experienced a revival, often incorporated as a way of maximising space by providing the additional accommodation which meets the demands of modern living. New-build basements are actively encouraged by current planning guidelines, as they provide an efficient way of creating extra space whilst maintaining above-ground appearance.

However, basements are not only available to those building a new home. Sub-terranea offer existing homeowners the opportunity to maximise their homes' potential through a bespoke subterranean extension. If your options to extend are restricted, the most natural way is to consider how the space beyond the footprint of your property, beneath your garden or driveway, could be developed to create your ultimate dream home.

Sub-terranea offer three types of basement:-

• The standard basement - to form the lower ground floor level of a new-build project.
• The full garden basement - suited to level ground and designed around a sunken terrace area.
• The partial-garden basement - suited to sloping ground where the exposed part of the basement enables a level terraced access.

Access to a garden basement is usually provided via an above-ground, glazed structure with stairway down to the new basement level. Sub-terranea's designs place emphasis on the distribution of internal space and the inclusion of natural light. This ensures that your basement provides a light and open-plan addition to your home. By using the latest building technology and construction techniques, basement creation is efficient and exceeds current building regulation requirements enabling all Sub-terranea basement projects to benefit from an independent insurance-backed guarantee.

Sub-terranea provides a flexible service, offering everything from general design advice to a full turn-key solution. So, whether it's a home office, games room, guest suite or even a complete leisure complex, with a Sub-terranea basement, the only real limit is your imagination.