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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?

The best process to determine if your garage or any other aspects of your property are suitable is for redevelopment is to...

Call us on 07591 072160 or email us on itsarchitecture365@gmail.com we will provide free professional advice. sometimes it may be possible to convert but is it financially viable? we will pride ourselves on 100% planning approval. NO PASS NO PASS.

Converting an existing garage into a living area is a great way to free up some valuable space in your home. With house prices continuing to rise, combined with the high cost of moving, buying a new home is very expensive.

However, you might actually be living in your dream home already; you just need to change a few things around to realise it!

There are a lot of ways to extend a home, including building an extension, adding a conservatory or going up and moving into the loft space.

But with garage conversion costs being affordable for many people, this is often the best option. Such a project makes even more sense if you don’t really maximise the space in your garage and use it more as a junk room.

Garage Conversion Benefits
There are a number of benefits in choosing a garage conversion as a way to extend your home, the main one being that it’s fairly cheap to do. If you’re lucky and have a double garage, you can even convert half the space, keeping somewhere to park your car but still benefiting from a new room.

One of the great things about converting an existing structure is that you don’t need to lay new foundations or build walls from scratch; something that will save a lot of money. In addition, many garages already have electricity and this will reduce your project’s cost even more.

When compared to building an average extension, a garage conversion is an obvious choice. For example, a brand new three by four-metre extension could cost upwards of £17,000. A standard garage conversion, however, should cost between £4,995 and £7,500.

Structural Changes and Building Costs
Building costs for a garage conversion are minimal because you’re working with an existing structure. However, there will be some major alterations to make, so before you start to gather quotes, consider some of the following points.

Garage Doors
The most obvious alteration will be the removal of a garage door and adding a weather-tight replacement. This is relatively simple to do because, in most circumstances, space only needs blocking up. If you’re adding in a small window too, this should cost around £1,300.

Doors and Windows
Doors and windows are both essential parts of making your garage feel like an extension of the house. The size, aspect, and location of the room will determine how many are needed. On average, a door or window will cost £500 – £600, though you may pay more if you’re looking for bespoke and high-quality finishes.

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Flooring
Even if you want a plush carpet or are going to install a beautifully tiled floor, you’ll probably have to pour some new concrete first. This is especially true if the garage is old and the floor’s uneven. To have a new slab professionally laid will cost about £1,000.

Walls
In the majority of cases, an internal structure of stud walls will be built inside your garage to create your new room. Insulation can then be added between these walls and the existing structure to increase energy efficiency. The average stud wall costs £750, and your build costs will be determined by the number you need.

Utilities
One factor that can add unexpected costs to your build is having to run new utilities into your conversion. A lot of garages have electricity, but most won’t have gas or water. If you’re changing your garage into a bedroom or living room, you’ll only have to factor a few extra outlets into your budget. However, if you’re planning a brand new bathroom or kitchen, then plumbing and gas pipes may need to be installed. Adding a new electrical socket shouldn’t cost more than £100. Incorporating gas or water plumbing becomes more expensive, and if you need to move pipes, the work could cost between £1,000 and £3,000.

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Beginner’s Guide to Garage Conversions
We look at how a garage conversion could be a cheap and easy way to add space and value to your home. To determine if a conversion is possible please call 365 on 07591072160 we provide free advice. Sometimes it may be physically possible but rather not financially viable as the construction cost will be more than added capital to your home.

What do you use your garage for? If it’s turned into more of a storeroom (or a junk yard for that old exercise bike) than a safe spot to park the car, then maybe it’s time to consider making better use of what could be a valuable asset.

A garage conversion is one of the speediest and most affordable routes to adding floor space: a typical scheme creating a new home office or playroom can often be completed in little more than a week. 365 can turnover around a drawing package in 24 hours.

The typical fee for this project is around £495 inc VAT. This includes Exiting / Proposed Plans and Elevations (Part Plan) the application for this type of work is a Lawful Certificate.

Lawful Use or Development
What is a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development?
Certificates of Lawful Use or Development are certificates issued by the Department, which establish that the use or development of land is lawful in two circumstances:
(a) Article 83A Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development.
This is where you wish to confirm that any existing use, or operation, or activity in breach of a condition or limitation on planning permission that has already taken place is lawful on the date specified in the application. It is defined as being lawful if enforcement action cannot be taken against it. This may be because it had, or did not need planning permission, or it may be the case that the use or operation took place so long ago that the time for enforcement action has expired;
(b) Article 83B Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development.
This is where you wish to confirm that what you are proposing would be lawful i.e. it would not require express planning permission. For example you may need to establish that what you have proposed does not constitute development, is ‘permitted development’, or already has planning permission.

Back to the garage conversion,,, you won’t need to resort to moving to get a house that suits your family’s needs; so you’ll save on fees for stamp duty, solicitors etc. What’s more, unlike a conventional home extension, it won’t eat up any of your garden amenity.

A garage conversion can also increase your home’s value. Virgin Money reckons you can net around a 10%-20% return by taking on a well-considered project that enhances the usability of your home.

How can 365 help with Designing your space
The first step with any garage conversion is to conduct an assessment of the existing structure, in particular, the soundness of the foundations, walls, and roof. We do this for free at the same time we take some measurements and also a detailed brief of how you wish to use the new space. We have a lot of clients that use https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ to collate inspirational photos.

The onsite report will go a long way to revealing the extent of works required to create a comfortable living environment – so it’s a key part of the design stages. If the building is in an especially dilapidated state, it may be cheaper to knock down and replace. We can determine this on this first visit. Getting the right result will depend on the scale of the scheme, how you want to use it and integrate it into the property, and what your budget will stretch to.

Utilising our knowledge and past experience means that you get all the potential of your garage and establish a space that flows naturally into your home.

We offer design and build of garage conversions, loft conversions, and extensions nationwide. "WE ARE THE HOUSE TO HOME EXPERTS!"

365 take your scheme through planning and building control as part of their fee. Plus our experience on-the-ground can help to ensure a smooth project and a predictable budget.

If it’s integrated or attached, the garage should be fairly easy to work into the main accommodation. You could knock through the wall to join up with an existing zone, for instance – perhaps enlarging a hallway or creating a front-to-back kitchen-diner. A detached structure, meanwhile, lends itself to segregated uses, such as an annex or quiet home office. A single garage will offer around 15m2 of floor space; more than enough for a playroom, separate drawing room, guest bed, or even an accessible downstairs shower and WC. At around 30m2, a double garage gives you more flexibility. It could house a bigger living room, ensuite bedroom, well-sized kitchen-diner or an annex. Alternatively, you could retain a single parking space by erecting a suitably insulated and fire-rated partition, and fit-out the rest for habitation.

We act of you planning permission agent.
With many garage conversions – particularly integral or attached spaces – most of the work is internal (with the exception of changing the frontage and adding a window or two). This is likely to be considered permitted development (PD), so it won’t usually need formal planning consent. In some cases, such as in conservation areas, PD rights for this change of use may have been removed – we will consult the local authority. to confirm the local status. We would always apply for a lawful development certificate to document to permission. This process takes 8 weeks normally.

Some modern builds are subject to restrictive covenants requiring the garage to be retained as parking, which would need to be discharged (check the deeds to find out if this applies). You’re also more likely to need formal permission to change the use of a detached garage.

You may still be able to pursue a scheme even if PD rights have been removed – but you’ll need to put together suitable drawings and apply for householder planning consent. This costs £234, plus our design fees.

Sometimes the proposal may require a full application if you want to significantly alter the external appearance, such as making big changes to the windows, using new materials or adding an extension. Among the other permissions, you might need to secure are listed building consent (if you live in a listed building) and party wall agreements with any adjoining neighbours. 365 can deal with all of this.

365 we do the building regulations drawings.
As this type of conversion involves a change of use, a garage conversion will always be subject to the Building Regulations. For straightforward schemes, the building notice route may be sufficient, whereby 365 or your contractor informs the local authority of your intent to start work 48 hours prior to commencing on site.

With more complex projects, 365 will provide co-ordinated architectural and structural plans. This gives you peace of mind that building control has inspected the drawings and confirmed that – if it’s constructed as per the approved schematics – your conversion will conform to the regs.

In addition to structural safety, key areas your building control officer or approved inspector will look at are damp proofing, ventilation, insulation and energy efficiency, fire safety (including escape routes), electrics and plumbing.

Key works
Before the project can start in earnest, the walls and roof must be made sound and watertight. Thereafter, most of the work will take place inside the existing garage.
The first job will be stripping out the main structure, at which point you’ll get the clearest view yet of what’s in store – including where you’re most likely to encounter unexpected problems (such as patchy foundations or hidden issues in the walls) that could add to costs.

Here are some of the main considerations:
Floor-slab - An existing concrete floor might well be strong enough to cope with general domestic use. However, it may need to be leveled (consider a self-leveling liquid screed), damp-proofed with a suitable membrane (lapping into the walls’ DPC) and insulated to achieve adequate thermal performance. Our building regulations drawings will detail all elements. this enables the tender prices to come back without extras.

Garage floors tend to be lower than those in the main house, so it may be possible to incorporate all of this and still achieve a step-free threshold between the two zones.

Infilling the door- The most common route is to replace the main garage door with conventional walling matching the rest of the building, such as a masonry infill fully toothed and bonded into the existing brickwork. The design stage assessment should identify whether the foundations need upgrading to take the new loads. Planning allowing, you could add windows or a glazed access door and introduce more daylight into your new space, which may also help reduce the loads imposed.

If your budget will stretch, you could even have a little fun with the design – perhaps by going for a fully glazed wall.

Wall insulation - Integrated garages are usually built to the same standard as the main house, so the walls may not need upgrading. Attached or detached garages of single-skin construction can be insulated internally; usually by erecting stud walling using timbers deep enough to accept sufficient insulation (plus an air gap). Buildings with cavity walls can have insulation blown into the gap, thus preserving the internal floor space. If you’re going for a part-conversion, retaining a parking space, you’ll need to erect a fully-insulated internal dividing wall that is designed to provide 30-minute fire protection. This can be done in blockwork, or switch to timber studwork lined with pink fireline plasterboard on the garage side.

Roof insulation - The simplest way to insulate a garage roof is at loft level. With a pitched covering, 270mm of mineral wool should be sufficient – 100mm between the joists, and the rest on top. Warm roof setups, which are insulated at rafter level, are also possible and can enable the use of rooflights to bring in more natural brightness. Flat roofs will need to be fitted with rigid insulation between and under the ceiling joists, with a ventilation gap above to prevent condensation. If you want to preserve floor-to-ceiling height, go for slim multifoil or PIR (polyisocyanurate) products.

Windows & doors - The fenestration you specify will need to hit the required whole-unit U-values (1.6 W/m2K for windows; 1.8 for doors), match your security expectations, provide adequate ventilation and suit the style of your home. If you’re keen to keep costs down, aim to work to standard-sized units. Casements, sashes and doorsets can be incorporated by punching a suitable hole in the wall and adding lintels as required. The same is true of openings between the main house and garage. For larger spans enabling a more open-plan feel, a reinforcing steel beam may be needed. This kind of work may require calculations from a structural engineer. We use the same structural consultant we charge £125 + VAT per calculation.

If you’re creating a habitable room that doesn’t offer a direct protected route to an external door, or its own door leading to outside, then you’ll need to provide an escape window. This must have a width and height of no less than 450mm, a clear openable area of at least 0.33m2 and should be sited so the bottom of the openable area is no more than 1,100mm from finished floor level.

Heating & electrics - The most straightforward way to get this infrastructure in place is to engage professionals qualified to self-certify their work under Part P of the Building Regulations.

You’ll almost certainly need new electrical circuits and heating loops, which will put additional loads on your consumer unit and boiler. If these systems need upgrading, this could easily add upwards of £2,000 to your overall project budget.

Efficient LED downlights are a good choice for illumination, as they can be easily integrated into the new ceiling structure. Heating-wise, plumbing in a suitably-sized radiator will be the cheapest solution – but slimline underfloor heating is a sleek alternative that can maximise the floorplan and free up wall space. If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom, you’ll need to account for hot and cold water supplies as well as drainage. Ventilation is another key issue. Openable windows, fitted with trickle vents, will be sufficient in most cases – but if you’re incorporating a bathroom or kitchen, you’ll need a powerful enough extractor fan to manage moisture build-up.

Garage conversion costs - Provided the structure is in reasonable condition, this type of project should be more cost-effective than adding an extension or carrying out a loft conversion. A 15m2 integrated garage in good condition could be renovated for as little as £6,000 (£400 per m2). It’ll cost significantly more to convert a detached building, partly because it’s trickier to bring in services – expect to pay from around £15,000 (£1,000 per m2) to renovate a standalone single garage.

Even this should prove cheaper than most single-storey extensions, which will typically start from around £1,200 per m2.

Ultimately, costs will depend on the kind of space you’re creating and the quality of finish you want to achieve.

Kitting your conversion out with a kitchen, bathroom or utility could add another £2,000-£3,000 in plumbing and electrical work – plus whatever you choose to spend on furniture and fittings.

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