Garage Conversion Types

That's what the free survey is for. Harry looks at the space, talks through how you'll use it and what's possible, and you get an itemised quote with no obligation.

Often, yes. An office that doubles as a guest room, or a gym with a utility area at one end, are common requests. Mention it at the survey so the layout, electrics and any Building Regs requirements are planned for both.

Both convert well. A single garage is long and narrow, which suits an office, gym or bedroom. A double gives room for two uses or a larger open-plan space.

Often not. Converting an integral or attached garage is usually permitted development, as long as the work is internal and the building isn't enlarged. You may need planning if your permitted development rights have been removed (common on newer estates), the house is listed, or it's in a conservation area. Harry checks this at the survey, before you commit to anything.

Yes. Turning a garage into a habitable room has to meet Building Regulations for insulation, ventilation, fire safety, damp-proofing and the new window. That's built into every job, through to Building Control sign-off and your completion certificate.

It comes out and is replaced with a new wall on proper foundations, usually with a window, finished to match the outside of your house as closely as possible.

It depends on the size of the garage and what you're turning it into. You'll get a timeline with your itemised quote, and Harry keeps you updated throughout the build.