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This, of course, depends on the individual specifications but on average a single conversion takes around 2 weeks and a double around 3 weeks. Putting in bathrooms, kitchens, taking out walls etc will take a little more time but this will all be discussed with you at quote stage and we will provide you will a schedule before we start.
We understand cost is a major factor in your decision. Our quotes include everything – VAT, building control, certification etc. The cost will depend on the specification, so a single garage to a living space would be around £15,000 including VAT. This includes the floor levelled, everything insulated including the floor and ceiling, all plumbing, heating, wiring, lights, sockets, plastering, doors, window to match your existing, perfectly toothed out matching brickwork, architrave, skirting and radiators. The only thing you need to do at the end is paint and carpet. If we need to knock a wall out, add a bathroom etc then there are, of course, additional costs. Everything is detailed in your formal quote and if you wish to revise things as we go along we have a form which includes additional costs or reductions that we both sign so there’s no nasty surprises at the end. Our market research shows we are average for the cost of a garage conversion but we truly believe our standards and expertise is the best in the UK. Therefore we think we offer excellent value for money.
We have helped create everything from home cinemas to a hot tub room. We can tailor make the room to fit whatever you need. We can open the space into your existing home or keep the room self-contained.
The most common conversions are:
Extra Bedroom and Bathroom
Home Office
Gym
Playroom
Open Plan Kitchen
Yes. We make the building control application on your behalf and ensure all works are completed to standard. When the building inspector has completed the inspection, a certificate will be issued to you. This is usually around 6-8 weeks after completion. All building control costs are included in our prices. We guarantee our work will be signed off so if the inspector asks for anything to be changed we will do so free of charge for you.
Over 99% of the conversions we complete do not require planning permission. Usually garage conversions fall within permitted development rights and as such you do not need to apply. We will speak to you about this when we come to survey and you can contact your local authority to confirm their position.
If you do require planning permission then we can advise you on the application process and work with the planning department to ensure everything is delivered to their requirements.
Very little. Usually we just require access to the garage via the hallway when we have bricked up the front of the garage. Apart from that it’s business as usual in your home. If we are knocking a wall out to create an open plan space then there will be a few days of disruption and some dust but this is no more than a standard kitchen refurb would create. We are extremely careful to respect your home throughout and we take Henry the Hoover to site at all times.
We do not employ salesman or surveyors to come and see the job on our behalf. We are a family firm and all works including quotations are kept in house. The person who quotes will also be carrying out the work on site so we understand the job completely.
Yes. We include everything e.g. building control and VAT in our quotations. There are no nasty surprises at the end. If you request any changes throughout the project we will price them for you and agree between us before we do anything. Quotations are fixed in price for 30 days from the date you receive your quote but in practice the prices rarely change if you come back to us at a later date.
We produce a detailed schedule of works and materials in the quote. We break it down for you so you can see the specifications and costing to each element. We include VAT, building control and certifications in that so there are no hidden extras. What we quote is what you pay.
No. We are an independent family firm, specialising purely in garage conversions. Keeping ourselves independent allows us to keep control of the high standard of work, expertise, and accountability.
Yes. We have insurance covering us for public liability for £2,000,000 and employers’ liability for £10,000,000. Copies are available on request.