Should I build an underground room in the garden

Question

I have a problem with noise. My neighbour often plays a drum kit and is constantly slamming doors etc. Also police helicopters often circle in the early hours of the morning. An underground room would give a peaceful place to sleep and should be warm in the winter. A good place to hid if we have a nuclear war as well!

The cost should be less than moving which may not solve the problem anyway

Answer 1

Excelent idea, though planning permission might be a problem

Answer 2

Yes but check with planning permission- cool idea though!!!

Answer 3

That is an awesome idea....wats it called oh yea a BASEMENT.

Answer 4

i've always wanted one of them, its a great idea :) have a tv, sofas, loads of food like a little cabin, great idea

Answer 5

I suggest you collect a few bids from local contractors.  Your concept is simple, but the construction costs will surprise you.

--Jim

Answer 6

I love your idea, An underground room would be cool, Id love one!!! You should maybe chill a bit about the noise issue though. I live in a terrace and hear everything, but get used to it and live and let live. Or you could move to the country?

Answer 7

It would be MUCH less expensive to make a sound proof room in the basement.   Try drawing up some plans and getting a permit, you'll be back in the house mighty quickly.

Answer 8

For what it would cost you to build an underground room and put in all the services you could probably move into a detached house in a better area. Not everyone would want another room in their garden when you came to sell.

Answer 9

OK then, go ahead and build it.

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Answer 10

Ear plugs would be cheaper.

Answer 11

Excellent idea!  Ooh I love underground rooms!! You could have a tunnel leading from your house, and a periscope! Cool!!  :)

Answer 12

r u crazy

Answer 13

good idea but planning permission would be needed, if money was not an option then there are company's who can build you a basement but its very expensive.speak to a designer about making one of your existing room sound proof, im sur it can be done