Covering Gateshead
Gateshead is about 1 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne. We also cover Newcastle upon Tyne (1 miles to the north-west), Felling and Gosforth.
Homes in the North East
Housing across the North East ranges from colliery terraces and Tyneside flats to suburban semis and modern estates, each with different options for extending.
What is included in a garage conversion in Gateshead?
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.
- Planning check (some estates remove permitted development rights)
- Building control application
- Garage door removal and brick infill with window
How much does a garage conversion cost in Gateshead?
Guide prices for garage conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| 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 Gateshead?
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 change the price or programme?
- 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.
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
What people ask before starting
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 Gateshead?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Also covering
- Garage conversions in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Garage conversions in Felling
- Garage conversions in Gosforth
- Garage conversions in Wallsend
Learn more about garage conversions, or see every project we cover in Gateshead.