Basements & Underpinning

We are able to carry out the design of new basements and basements beneath existing buildings.

Basement design can be complex and requires careful assessment of temporary works methodology during construction, the impact of surrounding ground movements during excavation including adjacent buildings, methods for achieving the correct grade of water tightness to suit the end-use, and knowledge of the Party Wall Act.

Underpinning schemes are developed to suit the bespoke nature of a basement, or to address damage to a building from nearby trees or due to poor ground for example.