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Builder with proven experience of complex structural/water issues


Ellie78

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We're planning a partial extension at the back of a lower ground floor flat - c300 sq feet


We need someone with significant experience of waterproofing, drainage and groundwater issues. Underpinning may be involved. Excavation isn't massive - already 4ft done (cellar)- it's water in most concerned about.


This would be accompanied by a wider renovation of the entire flat and construction of staircase to upstairs property.


We'd really like recommendations or to be contacted by a builder who can supply references and point to similar work.


Basement companies have largely us to get lost - the jobs too small and we live in SE london. It doesn't work for them but it might work for an independent contractor. Not bad though / I think basement companies would probably overcharge for this.

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