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Garage Conversions & Extensions

WHS Builders have vast experience in garage conversions and can undertake all types of garage conversions and extensions.

Types of garage conversion:

Full conversions

Part conversion

Single or Double garage conversion

Detached garage conversions

Garage Conversions

Building, Removing or Altering Walls

Carrying out a garage conversion is the perfect way to add extra space to your home without extending — plus, in many cases, it won’t require planning permission. While trading in your garage for living space means forgoing a covered parking space, where extra rooms are needed this sacrifice is, more often than not, completely worthwhile.

Garage conversions have other benefits when compared to extensions too. They are usually cheaper, quicker and easier to carry out so that, while they are not always necessarily a cheap project, they are most certainly one of the most cost-effective ways to add some extra space to your home.

Converting a garage into living accommodation is one of the simplest ways to increase you extra living room, whether you have an integral or detached garage.

The benefits of a garage conversion include

Gaining extra room from the existing footprint of the garage without starting from scratch.

A garage conversion lets you retain your garden space

You probably won’t need to dig out new footings, but you should have them checked in case you want to build a second storey on top of the garage at a later date.

Many garage conversions won’t require planning permission — in fact planners react favourable to this type of extension

Garage conversions can be used for multiple purposes from an extra bedroom or a utility room, to games rooms and home gyms.

A garage conversion can add a considerable amount of value to your home.

Whilst a garage conversion is an excellent way to add space and value to your home, there are certain instances where it might not be a practical solution or may cause more problems than it is worth.

Consider the following

Will the work mean one or more existing rooms will be rendered unusable by building work?

You will be held responsible for the legality of work done on your property. You will need a project manager to ensure the work goes well – WHS can assist with this .

Will planning permission be granted?

Is the house listed or in a designated area?

Might the cost of additional foundations, or a new roof drive the cost too high?

Do Garage Conversions Need Planning Permission?

The short answer is: probably not. The majority of integral garage conversions tend to fall under Permitted Development, meaning planning permission is not required. However, it is still best to check with your local authority. It is estimated that only 10% of garage conversions will require planning permission.

If you live in a conservation area or in a listed building, you will almost certainly need planning permission.

It is also worthwhile checking if there any planning conditions attached to the house or garage when they were built as there may be planning restrictions. If that is the case an application to remove the conditions would have to be made.

Will a Flat Garage Roof Need Replacing?

If you see that water is lying in pools on the garage flat roof, this could be a problem.The roof will need repairing and the underlying fabric of the structure checking for damage. Occasionally you may have to replace the entire roof. This could give you the opportunity to add a pitched roof to the structure, although you may require planning permission to do so.

Will a Garage Conversion Add Value to My Home?

Increasing your home’s usable floor area will likely boost its cash value, and a garage conversion can add as much as 15% to its value, but you need to consider your home’s individual circumstances.

Some of our Service Offerings

Side Extension
Underfloor Heating
Extension in Progress
Extension Roof
Extension Aerial view

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We needed a chimney breast removing, new ceiling and loft hatch, and all walls skimmed for a new kitchen installation. Wayne provided a prompt quote, and was able to start work the following week. He managed the electrical work, plumbing and joinery in an efficient manner. The old kitchen was removed, and all rubbish was removed promptly. Within the quote Wayne sourced a vertical radiator and plinth heater, and also laid the new flooring for us. Wayne and his team were friendly and professional, and cleaned up any mess every day. Thanks to Wayne and his team for making our kitchen look incredibly smart.Services: Electrical work, Demolition, Plumbing fixture installation, Project management, Fan installation, Repair flooring, Furniture assembly, Interior finishing, Flooring
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