Garage conversions in Devon

Covering Devon

Our coverage across Devon includes Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay.

Homes in the South West

In the South West, matching local stone, render or slate is often the main design question, and conservation areas and listed buildings are common in historic towns.

What is a garage conversion?

Most integral garages already have the walls and roof; what they need is a new insulated floor, an infilled front wall with a window, and heating. We check whether your permitted development rights are intact, handle building control and finish the room ready to use.

Garage door removal and brick infill with window
Insulated floor, walls and ceiling
Heating, electrics and data points

What is the guide price for a garage conversion in Devon?

What garage conversions typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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

How is a garage conversion approved in Devon?

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. We check the original permission for your house.

What should I think about before starting?

The garage floor is often lower than the house and needs raising.
Losing a parking space can matter on streets with permit parking.

From first call to completion

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Your questions answered

Does it need building regulations approval?

Yes, because it becomes a habitable room.

Can a garage become a bedroom?

Yes, with insulation, ventilation and an escape window or protected route out.

Do you work in Devon?

Yes. Devon is within our coverage for garage conversions, along with nearby Plymouth and Exeter.

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