Garage Conversions

In short: not very. It is thought that only about 10% of garage conversions call for full planning permission, with the rest falling under permitted development rights.

Yes, in order to meet quality standards concerning such matters as fire safety, insulation, ventilation and structural stability. However, our engineers and surveyors can help you to satisfy those regulations.

We can do this on your behalf. Simply applying for a Building Notice will often suffice, but we can give you extra security by making a Full Plans application instead.

This depends on various factors, including how involved you are in the conversion work itself. However, as a guide, a basic garage conversion is likely to cost around £1,250 per square metre.

Again, there are numerous variables at play here - but, in general, yes. Research and expert opinion suggest that a garage conversion can often increase the property’s value by around 10-15%.

If there is little space for parking near your home, converting your garage could actually hurt your home’s value. Meanwhile, if you garage is structurally unsound, rebuilding it could be cheaper than converting it.