Covering Ashford, Surrey
Our coverage around Ashford, Surrey (TW15) also includes Staines (2 miles to the west) and Feltham.
Homes in the South East
Housing across the South East mixes inter-war semis, post-war estates and older cottages in villages and market towns, so rear and side extensions, hip-to-gable lofts and garage conversions all come up regularly.
What is a garage conversion?
A garage conversion turns an attached, integral or detached garage into a habitable room by infilling the door opening, insulating the floor, walls and roof, and adding windows, heating and power. It is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to add a room.
- Building control application
- Garage door removal and brick infill with window
- Plastering, skirting and decoration-ready finish
How much should I budget for a garage conversion?
Indicative costs for garage conversions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| Garage conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Single integral garage | £12,000 to £17,000 |
| Single attached garage | £12,000 to £24,000 |
| Single detached garage | £18,000 to £30,000 |
| Double garage | £25,000 to £54,000 |
Planning and building rules in Ashford, Surrey
English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.
An internal garage conversion is usually permitted development in England unless the house is listed, an Article 4 direction applies, or it is on an estate where the planning permission removed permitted development rights. We check the original permission for your house.
What can affect a garage conversion?
- Some new-build estates have a planning condition keeping garages for parking.
- A bedroom needs an escape window or a protected route out.
From first call to completion
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
What people ask before starting
How long does a garage conversion take?
About 2 to 5 weeks on site.
Does it need building regulations approval?
Yes, because it becomes a habitable room.
How do I get a price for garage conversions in Ashford, Surrey?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- Garage conversions in Staines
- Garage conversions in Feltham
- Garage conversions in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Garage conversions in Hanworth
Learn more about garage conversions, or see every project we cover in Ashford.