A popular way to extend the size of your downstairs living space is to convert your single (or double) garage into a usable internal room. Whether you choose to convert your garage into a dining room, living room, utility or a downstairs bathroom or toilet, our expert team of builders is on hand to help.
We’ve converted numerous garages throughout Redditch and Worcestershire into many different uses, some even into man caves of games rooms.
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This is a hard question t answer, but in short, a general basic garage conversion can be completed in 10-14 working days.
When converting your garage planning permission is rarely needed. But we always advise our customers to phone there local authority before work commences to check that there are no covenants on your property or in the area, where planning permission may be required to convert your garage. If you do need planning permission don’t worry we can take care of everything on your behalf.
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Of course, and we will carpet it, fit laminate, tile it or fit vinyl flooring such as Karndean or Amtico. Just tell us what you want during our survey and we can build that into your quote. We also have partnerships with soft furnishing and blind companies should you require them.
We shall need to request permission from one of our clients, but viewing another conversion we have done should not be a problem.
There’s a few things you need to take into consideration when it comes to changing your garage into a livable internal room, such as entry point, converting the garage door into a window and local council permission, all of which we can guide and advise on.
Arrange for us to come out and have a chat about what you want to achieve, whether you’ve only got a rough idea in mind and not settled on any specific uses, we can guide you on what can be done at what cost and time schedule and a few pointers of what you need to consider, and show you a gallery of what our other clients have done when converting their garage to give a little inspiration.
Because we have the whole team in house, from Plumbers and electricians, to builders and plasterers, we can ensure the job is completed smoothly and cleanly and on time, with minimum hassle to your and your family.
We’ve pulled together a few ideas on what you could look to convert your garage into!
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A very popular option by our customers is to use their converted garage to extend their kitchen. You can make a spacious open plan kitchen with room for dining. In most circumstances we've been able to add a roof lantern in replacement of the garage foor to give a nice feature element and let in an abundance of light.
Another popular option is to use the garage space as a utility room. This free's up space within the kitchen and offer the potential for a back door, and can also add a downstairs WC (very useful if your family is growing).
Another great garage conversion idea is to design a home office. This can make perfect sense as garages are usually located away from the main living areas and allow for a self-contained entrance for work-related visitors.
Having a designated work space means you can set your workstation up as you need, and you don’t have to worry about the room having a dual purpose.
Fitness fans may enjoy installing workout equipment in their homes, but it can prove problematic if this equipment has to be located in existing living space. Housing a home gym in a garage conversion is a great way to avoid large items like a treadmill or elliptical machine in your living room.
Having a dedicated space will allow you to kit out the space with hard-wearing, slip-resistant flooring that may not be suited to other areas of your home. You could also consider adding an air conditioning unit or soundproofing measures.
Another great garage conversion idea is to design a home office. This can make perfect sense as garages are usually located away from the main living areas and allow for a self-contained entrance for work-related visitors.
Having a designated work space means you can set your workstation up as you need, and you don’t have to worry about the room having a dual purpose.
Using the space as a playroom and keeping it partially open to an adjacent kitchen makes it possible to supervise younger children while carrying out day-to-day jobs. Make sure you add loads of storage options for toys.
Garage conversions are also the ideal spot for a second living room for older children to relax in — keeping the inevitable noise away from your own relaxing spaces and avoiding squabbles over what to watch on TV.
Another great garage conversion idea is to design a home office. This can make perfect sense as garages are usually located away from the main living areas and allow for a self-contained entrance for work-related visitors.
Having a designated work space means you can set your workstation up as you need, and you don’t have to worry about the room having a dual purpose.
In the case of detached garages you also have the option of converting them into a separate annexe. Be aware that this may be subject to planning permission.