Professional Basement Construction in London | New and Reinforced Basements

Engel Construction Ltd has a growing portfolio of successful construction projects within the M25 radius. Two of our key services are basement construction and reinforcement. We are proud members of ASUC, and no job is ever too small or too big for our construction company. Use us to develop a tailored solution that fits your project, budget and timeframe.

If you own property in Kensington or other parts of London, please contact us to discuss new and reinforced basements.

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Time-Served Basement Contractors

Because of the expected upheaval, any work on a basement can seem daunting to property owners. New and reinforced basements require a combination of engineering and construction skills. By choosing our basement contractors, you can be confident that work will meet a high standard and comply with all current UK Building Regulations. We are well known for our project management capabilities.

We have a good knowledge of structural works and specialist areas such as underpinning. Having already completed various basement constructions in some of London’s most prestigious areas, you can trust our experience completely.

Call for friendly but professional advice. We can arrange a prompt consultation, survey and quotation.

Basement Construction Stages

Construction consists of stages and requires the attention of skilled basement contractors. At Engel Construction Ltd, we can cover every stage of the job in-house, managing the entire project without you having to call in other companies at added cost to the budget. Our construction company also assists with specific work, like basement reinforcement, should you only require one service.

The key stages of our services include:

Excavation
Groundwater Control
Underpinning
Temporary Works
Basement Construction
Waterproofing

Excavation

If no existing basement exists, excavation to a below-ground level will be needed. We handle the clearance, earthworks and groundworks phases, delivering practical solutions even in the hardest-to-access areas. Excavations produce spoil. We can arrange muck-away services to remove soil from all Kensington and London properties.

We also need to excavate to reinforce basements.

Groundwater Control

Groundwater is the nemesis of any substructural work. The more water in the soil, the greater the prospect of slippages and collapses. Our basement contractors can use various methods, such as pumping, sheet piling and grouting, to temporarily (or permanently) keep groundwater out of basements and, in turn, out of construction sites. This is important for structural stability.

Underpinning

Because we specialise in structural works, underpinning is one of our most requested services. Underpinning is required to work on new and reinforced basements where we strengthen the existing foundations. Basement walls might need underpinning if they are damaged or if a basement is being made deeper for reinforcement or to create a higher ceiling.

Temporary Works

Temporary steelwork at the sub-basement level might be needed to support the existing structure or the excavated sides while a basement is being constructed. Our construction company can quickly identify if any temporary work might be required and, of course, which services are most suitable. Earthworks can include trenches, stockpiles and slopes, whereas structural works include propping, needling and shoring.

Basement Construction

Basement structures are most often constructed from the ground up after the excavation process is completed and once the cavity is properly shaped and supported. Our basement contractors use various construction methods, the most common being brickwork and blockwork and the use of precast concrete panels or an RC framework. We use similar methods on reinforced basements.

Waterproofing

Also known as membrane tanking, basement waterproofing is a vital stage of construction used to keep basements dry. Our basement contractors have extensive training in waterproofing a property. They can advise you on a method for new or existing constructions in Kensington and the wider London areas.

At Engel Construction Ltd, our objective is to provide you with a high-quality service, always keeping safety in mind.