On 10 Sep, 13:39, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
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* *Jethro wrote:

totally idle curiousity, but what would be involved if you wanted to
have a basement ... obviously a bit of digging :-) but what structural
aspects, and what planning ones ?

Well, converting existing cellars round here is the in thing. And even
then requires what is effectively underpinning. They don't have the height
required by modern regs. A neighbour had this done recently and the total
bill was 80 grand. Including a rather nice kitchen.

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* * Dave Plowman * * * * * * * * London SW
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There was mention of this being done in London. I have a cousin
married to one of the 'much money and possibly no sense ' brigade and
they had this done. The guy is an oenophile and not only did they go
down to create a room under the house but he got them to go down yet
further for a wine cellar - only they met the Thames coming in to meet
them !

Rob