Garage Conversions

Entire Building Services carries out garage conversions for homeowners across Bury and Greater Manchester. Converting an existing garage can create additional usable internal space, but the work required depends on the garage itself, how it connects to the property and what you want the converted space to become.

Before a garage can be treated as part of the home's internal accommodation, the existing structure and proposed use need to be considered. Depending on the property, conversion work can involve walls, floors, insulation, ventilation, access between the garage and the rest of the house, and the finishes required to turn the existing space into a usable room.

A garage conversion is not identical from one property to another. The construction and condition of the garage, its relationship to the main house and the alterations being proposed can all affect the work required. Planning permission, Building Regulations and structural requirements also depend on the particular property and project and should be established rather than assumed.

Where the conversion forms part of wider changes to the house, it can be considered alongside a House Renovation, Property Refurbishment or Structural Alterations project so that related work is accounted for within the wider scope.

Typical Project Stages

1. 1Discuss the existing garage, its current condition and how you would like to use the converted space
2. 2Consider the structure, access and property-specific requirements that may affect the conversion
3. 3Establish the scope of the proposed garage conversion and any related building or structural work
4. 4Carry out the agreed conversion work according to the established project scope

Frequently Asked Questions

Is every garage suitable for conversion?

Not necessarily. Suitability depends on the existing structure, condition and arrangement of the garage and how it relates to the rest of the property. The proposed conversion needs to be considered for the specific garage before the required work can be established.

What work can be involved in converting a garage?

The work varies by property but can involve walls, floors, insulation, ventilation, internal finishes and changes to the connection between the garage and the main house. Structural work may also form part of some conversions.

Do garage conversions need planning permission?

Planning requirements depend on the property and the work being proposed, so they should be checked for the specific conversion rather than assumed in advance.

Do Building Regulations apply to a garage conversion?

Building Regulations requirements depend on the particular conversion and the work involved. The applicable requirements should be established for the specific property and proposed use of the space.

Can a garage be connected directly to the rest of the house?

That may be possible, but the existing layout and structure determine what changes can be made. Forming or altering access between the garage and the house may involve additional building or structural considerations.

What can a converted garage be used for?

The intended use will depend on the space and the property. Homeowners may consider additional living space, a home office, a family or hobby room, utility space or another suitable internal use, with the required conversion work established around the proposed room.

Can a garage conversion form part of a wider house renovation?

Yes. Where other areas of the property are also being renovated or altered, the garage conversion can be considered as one element of the wider project.

How long does a garage conversion take?

The programme depends on the existing garage and the scope of the conversion. Structural changes, access alterations and property-specific requirements can affect the work involved, so the programme should be considered once the proposed conversion has been properly scoped.

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