Premier Provider of Bespoke Garage Conversions
Are you hoping to convert your unused and unloved garage into a playroom, home office, gym or utility room? Or perhaps you want to connect an integrated garage to your main home to enlarge an existing kitchen diner or reception room? Bigger Homes offers bespoke garage conversions in Southend to suit your individual requirements. Check out our Garage Conversion Cost Calculator to obtain an estimate in under two minutes!
Why Should You Convert Your Garage?
Along with the space you’ll gain from converting a garage, you can also add as much as 10% to your property’s resell price by embarking on a garage conversions Southend project. Although there are various other ways to add space to your existing accommodation, garage conversions have the advantage of acquiring extra room without giving up any of your garden space.
You will also experience very low levels of disruption from a garage conversion in comparison to other building works. As 90-95% of the project will take place within the four walls of your garage, you can expect the noise and dust to remain there too. With attached or integral garages, the last stage of the project will be to work on the access between the room and the main house.
Be Inspired By Our Previous Garage Conversions
With extensive experience in garage conversion projects, Bigger Homes are proud to have created some of the following luxury living spaces:
- Playroom
- Fitness studio
- Home office
- Guest bedroom with en-suite or wet room
- Feature kitchen diner
How Can Different Types of Garages Be Converted?
Garage buildings are attached, detached or integral. All of these can be converted into a stylish living space for your household. However, the options available for each style will vary somewhat. If you have a single garage, then you might expect to gain around 14sqm, and this increases to 28sqm for a double garage.
Attached or integral garages already share a wall with the main body of your property. Some may even have an internal door linking your garage to the inside of your home, meaning that your conversion will usually be quite straightforward.
In comparison, detached garages are also a great option if you’re looking to create a games room, garden room, man-cave, annex or any other type of dream space. However, you may need planning permission if you are changing the use of the garage.
When Is Planning Permission Needed?
Many Southend garage conversions fall within the scope of permitted development, rather than requiring formal planning permission. However, full approval can be required if:
- Existing parking arrangements are in place
- There is a covenant which determines the building must be retained as a garage
- There is a previous property extension
Working With Bigger Homes
Bigger Homes are known as the leading provider of garage conversions throughout the southeast. We’re delighted to receive the majority of our work through recommendations which speaks volumes about our impeccable customer service and exceptional level of craftsmanship.
Check out some examples of our garage conversion projects by viewing our Gallery and Testimonial pages.
To get started on your garage conversion project, simply get in touch with Bigger Homes today on 01268 553648.