Covering Lanarkshire
Our coverage across Lanarkshire includes East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and Coatbridge.
Homes in Lanarkshire
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 does a garage conversion involve?
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 warrant application and completion certificate
- Building control application
- Heating, electrics and data points
What will a garage conversion cost?
Typical ranges for garage conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 Lanarkshire?
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 should I think about before starting?
- The garage floor is often lower than the house and needs raising.
- A bedroom needs an escape window or a protected route out.
What happens after I enquire?
- 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.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Your questions answered
How much does a garage conversion cost?
A single integral garage usually costs about £12,000 to £17,000 including VAT. Detached and double garages cost more.
How long does a garage conversion take?
About 2 to 5 weeks on site.
Do you work in Lanarkshire?
Yes. Lanarkshire is within our coverage for garage conversions, along with nearby East Kilbride and Hamilton.
Other towns nearby
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Learn more about garage conversions, or see every project we cover in Lanarkshire.