Covering Bournemouth
Our coverage around Bournemouth (BH1, BH2, BH7) also includes Christchurch (4 miles to the east) and Poole.
Homes in the South West
Homes in the South West range from coastal and rural properties in stone and slate to city terraces and modern estates, so extensions are designed to match the local materials.
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
- Heating, electrics and data points
- 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 |
What approvals does a garage conversion need in England?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
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.
What can change the price or programme?
- A bedroom needs an escape window or a protected route out.
- Losing a parking space can matter on streets with permit parking.
What are the steps?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
Your questions answered
How long does a garage conversion take?
About 2 to 5 weeks on site.
Can a garage become a bedroom?
Yes, with insulation, ventilation and an escape window or protected route out.
Who deals with the council for a project in Bournemouth?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Garage conversions in nearby towns
- Garage conversions in Christchurch
- Garage conversions in Poole
- Garage conversions in Wimborne Minster
- Garage conversions in Swanage
Learn more about garage conversions, or see every project we cover in Bournemouth.