The garage is the new loft. The humble garage is the latest room being considered for conversion by families who are running out of space but don’t want to move home or invest in an expensive loft conversion. 

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Research from Admiral Loans reveals that you could add an average of £45,000 to the value of your home by turning your garage into more useable space. Admiral Loans came to that figure by looking at house price figures from Zoopla to calculate that a square foot of living space is worth an average of £350. Admiral then looked at the size of a typical single garage – 128 square feet – and worked out that the additional space is worth £45,000 (2019).

Planning permission isn’t usually required for a garage conversion, provided the work is internal and doesn’t involve enlarging the building. However, we strongly advise that you check with your local planning department first. Planning Portal has advice on planning rules and Building Regulations.

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At My Ideal Garage, we’ve completed transformations or all shapes and sizes! Contact us to find out how much a garage conversion costs for your home.