Will it be warm enough to work in all year?

Yes. Walls, floor and ceiling are insulated to Building Regulations standard and the room is heated, so it's as comfortable in January as the rest of the house.

Can I get a reliable internet connection in there?

We can run wired data points from your router, so you're not relying on Wi-Fi through an external wall. Tell Harry at the survey where you'd like them.

Could it double as a guest room?

It can. Mention it at the survey: bedrooms can carry extra fire-safety requirements, and it's far easier to plan for them from the start than add them later.

Do I need planning permission?

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.

Does it need Building Regulations approval?

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.

What happens to the garage door?

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.

How long does it take?

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.

Garage conversions · Surrey & South London

Home Office Conversions

Close the door on the working day.

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Garage converted into a home office with oak desk, fitted shelving and reading chair

A home office built around you

Turn your garage into a dedicated workspace, separate from the rest of the house. Whether you work from home full time or just need a quiet place to get things done, a converted garage gives you room for a proper desk, storage and space to think.

We insulate, heat and finish it to a comfortable, year-round standard, with plenty of power and lighting for your setup.

It's a practical way to get a proper office without paying for an extension.

Ready to get a quote for your home office conversion?

We cover the whole of Surrey and the South London fringe, including Dorking, Reigate, Epsom. See all areas.

What's included

Insulation to walls, floor and ceiling
Electrics, lighting and power
Heating
Flooring
Plastering & decorating
Windows & doors
Building Regulations & Building Control sign-off
Data points and plenty of double sockets
Task and ambient lighting

Every quote is itemised, so you'll see exactly what's covered before any work starts.

Fully Insured
Public liability cover on every job.
Building Regulations Compliant
Building Control sign-off built into the process.
Free Itemised Quotes
No hidden costs. You see every line.

Make it yours

Ideas for your home office

Every room is planned with you at the free survey.

01
Fitted desk and storage

Desk, shelving and cupboards built to the room, so every bit of a long, narrow garage earns its keep.
02
Light where you need it

Daylight from the new window where the garage door was, task lighting over the desk and softer light for the evenings.
03
Ready for video calls

Lighting planned for the camera and a clean wall behind you, so calls look as professional as the work.
04
Room for two

A double garage fits two workstations comfortably if you both work from home.

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The process

How It Works

Four clear steps from first visit to finished home office.

01
Free Survey

We visit your property, discuss your ideas and assess what's possible.
02
Clear Quote

A detailed, itemised quote so you know exactly what's included.
03
We Build

We manage your conversion start to finish, keeping you updated throughout.
04
Ready to Enjoy

A professionally finished room, ready to become part of your home.

FAQs

Common Questions

The things people most often ask about a home office conversion.

Will it be warm enough to work in all year?

Yes. Walls, floor and ceiling are insulated to Building Regulations standard and the room is heated, so it's as comfortable in January as the rest of the house.
Can I get a reliable internet connection in there?

We can run wired data points from your router, so you're not relying on Wi-Fi through an external wall. Tell Harry at the survey where you'd like them.
Could it double as a guest room?

It can. Mention it at the survey: bedrooms can carry extra fire-safety requirements, and it's far easier to plan for them from the start than add them later.
Do I need planning permission?

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.
Does it need Building Regulations approval?

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.
What happens to the garage door?

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.
How long does it take?

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.