Garage conversions in Reading
Most garages end up full of boxes rather than cars. Converting one adds a usable room without extending the footprint of your home. It is often quicker and simpler than an extension.
Is this for you?
Signs you need this
- Your garage is used for storage, not parking
- You need a home office, playroom or guest room
- You want extra space without a big extension build
What's included
How Kestrel Build & Renovate can help
- Bricking up the garage door opening with a new window
- Insulated floor, walls and ceiling to Building Regulations
- Knock-through or new doorway into the house
- Electrics, heating and ventilation by qualified trades
- Plastering and finishing ready to decorate
How it works
From first call to a job done properly
No jargon and no surprises. Here's exactly what happens when you get in touch.
Site visit and a proper chat
We come to you, look at the space and listen to what you want. You get honest advice on what is possible and what it involves.
Itemised quote
Once the scope is clear, you receive a detailed, itemised quote. You can see every element of the job and compare like for like.
Planning and building control
We guide you through permitted development or planning, building control, structural calculations and party wall notices, so everything is in place before work starts.
Build and handover
Work follows a realistic programme with regular updates. At the end, we walk you through the finished job and make sure building control have signed it off.
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FAQs
Garage conversions: your questions answered
Do I need planning permission to convert my garage?
Often not, as internal changes to an attached garage are usually permitted development. Some newer estates remove those rights, so check your deeds or ask the council. Building control approval is always needed.
Is my garage suitable for conversion?
Most integral and attached garages are. The walls, floor and foundations need checking, as some garages were built to a lower standard than the house and need extra work.
What happens to the garage door?
It is usually replaced with a new wall, built to match the house, with a window fitted. Brick, render and window style can be matched so it looks original from the street.
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Call us or send a few details. We will arrange a visit, look at the space and talk through what is possible for your home in Reading.
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