Internal Garage Conversion

[anth]

Not everyone has a garage either.

No they don't. My first house didn't and I was always struggling between a shed and the loft. I'm in and out the garage all the time, I'm glad I said I wouldn't look at houses without one. My point to the OP is to think long and hard about doing the conversion it's not always rosey.

 

[See ham biscuit2]

Dont you need permission for change of use and for it to be classed as a liveable room etc

 

[soapster]

Hoping to exchange contracts on a house in Sunderland in coming months.

We want to convert the internal garage into another room by bricking the door up and putting a window in.

Anyone know rough costs for this?
Do we need planning or building regs?
Any decent firms locally?

I done this to mine about 15 years ago.
also put on a pitch roof
we extended the kitchen into the garage, bricked up the kitchen door and used the garage door. bit with that is its opposite next doors now bathroom, so be wary of that. neighbour at time consented.
best thing we done was getting a big cupboard built in, rather like the old style larder. its a great place to store the hoover, brushes, ironing board etc.
we did get planning permission, but I think it was more for the pitched roof. cant be sure now.
I got some quoted from builders and they were expensive. ended up getting in specialist in own field. roofer, joiner and plasterer and it was much cheaper. we also got a new kitchen fitted, so needed a tiler.
builders were quoting £12,000 upwards. I think I got the whole lot done for about 9000 - 10000. that was some time ago, so I expect a lot dearer. it is big enough to be classed as a bedroom, but its off the kitchen. we just call it the study and it houses, pc, shelves, sewing machine etc
contact the guy at council, the one I had was a MLF and a steward at RP. good as gold

 

[If in doubt]

At a rough guess I reckon your looking at £5k give or take depending on your spec

 

[Will e]

Hoping to exchange contracts on a house in Sunderland in coming months.

We want to convert the internal garage into another room by bricking the door up and putting a window in.

Anyone know rough costs for this?
Do we need planning or building regs?
Any decent firms locally?

6k plus to building regs
You don't need planning permission but you need to submit a planning enquiry - costs £25 or so because you need that in writing (that you don't need permission)
You need to submit a building notice, I think it's a bit cheaper for a garage conversion though.
also check if the house is leasehold because if it is you'll need their permission and they usually charge a fortune for it.

PM me if you want a proper estimate, if you get the house of course.

 

[joemcdokes]

No they don't. My first house didn't and I was always struggling between a shed and the loft. I'm in and out the garage all the time, I'm glad I said I wouldn't look at houses without one. My point to the OP is to think long and hard about doing the conversion it's not always rosey.

We turned ours into a kitchen about 6 years ago, made a huge difference, if I want to sell the house in the future, I'll happily turn it back into a garage.

 

[Paddy O'Dors]

I'd much rather have another room than a dumping ground that you don't even put the car in.
Speak for yourself not everyone.

Also depends how many bedrooms you've already got. Would be a 5th for us and there's not many people want a 5 bedroom house. At least not amongst people who want to buy one.

 

[joemcdokes]

Also depends how many bedrooms you've already got. Would be a 5th for us and there's not many people want a 5 bedroom house. At least not amongst people who want to buy one.

Why would you turn your garage into a bedroom?

 

[Paddy O'Dors]

Why would you turn your garage into a bedroom?

I wouldn't. Would have been nice for the four kids to have a bedroom each but would have only been for a few years. Two of them have pissed off now to university and are adamant they ain't coming back to Sunderland afterwards.

 

[joemcdokes]

I wouldn't. Would have been nice for the four kids to have a bedroom each but would have only been for a few years. Two of them have pissed off now to university and are adamant they ain't coming back to Sunderland afterwards.

Look at me, can't be arsed to jump off.

 

[soapster]

It's not always a dumping ground if you look after it, but it doesn't stop the fact people need storage. I am not speaking for everyone, but I am saying not everyone wants the extra room.

horses for course- Anth. I loved getting rid of the garage. never put the car in it, but had a work bench and a vice and me tools. never used it after house was done up and as the children grew up, we didn't want a computer in their room as the internet was just growing. made our kitchen much bigger as well. my neighbour loves his garage, always puts his car away and places for the bikes to hang from the ceiling. neither of us is right or wrong general but we are both right for our own circumstances

 

[Paddy O'Dors]

Look at me, can't be arsed to jump off.

The downside is you have to drive around in a 7 seater. There's nowt that highlights the fact more you should have used contraception than having the shame of sitting in the drivers seat of a Vauxhall Vectra.

 

[joemcdokes]

The downside is you have to drive around in a 7 seater. There's nowt that highlights the fact more you should have used contraception than having the shame of sitting in the drivers seat of a Vauxhall Vectra.

I had a Vectra years ago put me right of Vauxhalls, loads of bother with it, couldn't fault the Cavaliers I had.

 

[Casper]

6k plus to building regs
You don't need planning permission but you need to submit a planning enquiry - costs £25 or so because you need that in writing (that you don't need permission)
You need to submit a building notice, I think it's a bit cheaper for a garage conversion though.
also check if the house is leasehold because if it is you'll need their permission and they usually charge a fortune for it.

PM me if you want a proper estimate, if you get the house of course.

Will do mate, thanks

Luckily the guy we are buying off has built a brick out building which we can house most of our shite. We'd need the garage otherwise.

I need another space as I work from home alot of the time.

7 seater purchased already

 

[SmokinMonkey]

Hoping to exchange contracts on a house in Sunderland in coming months.

We want to convert the internal garage into another room by bricking the door up and putting a window in.

Anyone know rough costs for this?
Do we need planning or building regs?
Any decent firms locally?

Is the house freehold or leasehold? If it's leasehold check the lease for covenants forbidding conversion particularly if built on a new estate.

 

[anth]

horses for course- Anth. I loved getting rid of the garage. never put the car in it, but had a work bench and a vice and me tools. never used it after house was done up and as the children grew up, we didn't want a computer in their room as the internet was just growing. made our kitchen much bigger as well. my neighbour loves his garage, always puts his car away and places for the bikes to hang from the ceiling. neither of us is right or wrong general but we are both right for our own circumstances

that's all I'm saying. It might be good for the OP, or they may also regret it and then struggle to sell the house because of it.

 

[The Exile]

Great band name.

 

[Henry_Hill]

Won't need planning permission but will obviously have to meet building regs

Will need planning permission if you plan on putting a bay window in if not permitted development will be sufficient i believe