Covering Edinburgh
We cover homes across Edinburgh, planned from survey to sign-off.
Homes in Edinburgh
Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.
What do you get with 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
- Plastering, skirting and decoration-ready finish
How much does a garage conversion cost in Edinburgh?
Use these ranges to budget for garage conversions; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| 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 Edinburgh
Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.
In Scotland, converting a garage may not need planning permission if the outside barely changes, but a building warrant is needed before work starts.
What can change the price or programme?
- Some new-build estates have a planning condition keeping garages for parking.
- The garage floor is often lower than the house and needs raising.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
Do I need planning permission for a garage conversion?
Usually not if the work is internal and your permitted development rights are intact. Some estates remove those rights, so we check.
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 Edinburgh?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Learn more about garage conversions, or see every project we cover in Edinburgh.