Garage Conversion in Dawlish

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If you have a unused garage area, why not look at a conversion in Dawlish and make the most from your house. Review as many as 4 free quotes with this service to get the top price for a conversion.

One of the major advantages with a garage conversion is that the space can be changed quickly for the additional room you need, whether it's for a growing family or simply just to add to the price of your home.

A garage conversion means you won't need to relocate for extra space, which often can save a lot of money on solicitor costs, estate agent payments and stamp duty. And the extra space could be converted into anything you need, whether it's an expansion to the living area or kitchen, or even a separate room completely.

With the structure already in place it's evident that a garage conversion will be cheaper than constructing an extension also, and won't eat valuable space in your garden. With the outside unlikely to change as well, it's an alternative way to bypass rules for conservation areas and also listed buildings.

If you're keen on remodeling your garage, review quotations from companies in Dawlish making use of our easy and quick service to receive the best offer available.

Average Garage conversion cost in Dawlish

The regular cost of Garage conversion are £6000. Costs can change based on the materials and the tradesman hired. The material costs are mainly about £1500

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Prices based on actual Garage conversion costs for Dawlish, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Garage conversion installation cost in Dawlish 2025

Labour cost £4,200
Material cost £1,500
Waste removal £300
Time frame: 6-12 weeks

Garage conversion searches in February 2025

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We noted 503 requests for property or home quotations within Dawlish. Of these quote requests the amount of garage conversion quotes within Dawlish was 2. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these customers with up to 4 suitable fitters who were available for work within Dawlish during that time. Request a free home survey from reliable companies in Dawlish.

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Dawlish

Dawlish is an English seaside resort town and also civil parish in Teignbridge on the south coastline of Devon, 12 miles (19 kilometres) from the county town of Exeter and also the bigger resort of Torquay. Its population of 12,345 in 2001 rose to around 16,000 by 2018, and also was expected to grow strongly in coming years, as numerous big real estate estates were under construction, generally in the north as well as east of the town. It had actually expanded in the 18th century from a tiny fishing port into a widely known seaside resort, as had its near neighbor, Teignmouth, in the 19th century. Dawlish lies at the outlet of a tiny river, Dawlish Water (also called The Brook), in between Permian red sandstone high cliffs, and is fronted by a sandy coastline with the South Devon Railway sea wall as well as the Riviera Line train above. Behind this is a main public park, The Lawn, through which Dawlish Water flows. Promptly to the south-west of Dawlish is a cliff, Lea Mount, with Boat Cove at its foot and Coryton Cove, the outermost part of the coastline easily accessible by the seawall path behind it. There is a food kiosk there. To the north-east, through the beach or seawall, the coastline can be adhered to for some 2 kilometres to Langstone Rock as well as the hotel of Dawlish Warren beyond. Dawlish is additionally known for its black swans (Cygnus atratus), introduced from Western Australia, which deal with other exotic waterfowl in a tiny metropolitan sanctuary on Dawlish Water. There are a number of attractions around the community, such as coastlines, safari mini-golf, a waterfowl centre, a leisure centre with a swimming pool, a countryside park, and also the Dawlish Museum.

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13 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Dawlish - EX7

Enquiry from: Dorothy C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

garage insulating |Detached brick built garage - 15 sq m, flat roof. I want to use as storage, so insulate ceiling, walls and concrete floor. Reconnect electric light and power - 10 m from house. R...

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30 Dec

Conversion | Garage

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Govindaraj P

Start Date: Immediate

Would like to convert single garage to bedroom with walk-in shower Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Studio Do you requir...

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26 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: Natasha R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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18 Apr

Conversion | Garage

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Fiona M

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion please. !960s integral garage. Conversion to a bedroom with en suite if possible. May need to extend to boundary to increase room size. Thank you - Fiona Manning

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23 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: S

Start Date: Immediate

quote a garage conversion to become a working area, is a single garage/roof, is the regular garage with moisture , no insolation , i need a quote to be affordable and comfortable to work and paint.

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03 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Torquay - TQ2

Enquiry from: Martin C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

A double garage 13 foot by 30 foot converted in to a two story house,with two bedrooms a bathroom on the first floor.on the ground floor one living room and one kitchen with a staircase between the Ar...

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28 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: Less than one month

garage conversion|Garage under bungalow so needs stairs up to a room. Would like an ensuite. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be use...

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14 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Newton Abbot - TQ12

Enquiry from: Fiona M

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion to a s/c flat a bit like one of the 'Tiny Homes' There is a covered walkway along half of the outer edge of the garage, extending back into the back garden. This may be able to ...

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13 Aug

Conversion | Garage

Exmouth - EX8

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Garage conversion |I want to convert my garage in to a living space for guests Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you have a: Single Gar...

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08 Aug

Conversion | Garage

Paignton - TQ3

Enquiry from: Sue M

Start Date: Immediate

I have a garage attached to the house - it is big enough for a car and a half!. I would like to change into into a garden therapy room - patio doors out onto the patio - a slidey door inside to separ...

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08 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Torquay - TQ1

Enquiry from: Charlotte T

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion to bedroom inc ensuite. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Living Space Do you require Plumbing Work: Yes...

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29 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Brixham - TQ5

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

Integral garage to be converted to bedroom, garage door to be replace with wall and window, central heating and electrics needed, asbestos ceiling unlikely to have to be removed, possible ensuite toil...

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23 Nov

Conversion | Garage

Newton Abbot - TQ13

Enquiry from: Sally M

Start Date: Immediate

Convert half of integral garage to living space/man cave....

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FAQs

do you need an architect for a garage conversion?
Have you decided to convert that under-utilized space ( garage) in your home to a more habitable space where you can do anything asides general storage or parking a car? If yes, then you’d probably want to know where to start or if you’d require an architect to get started. Well, you’re not alone! This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to garage conversions and reasonably so. Talking about where to get started, when it comes to home improvement projects the first step to take is determining whether or not you’d require a planning permission or if your proposed garage conversion is covered under permitted development rights. Once you’ve been able to conclude on that, the next step is deciding whether you’re going to complete the project yourself, hire the services of tradesmen or employing a builder. And this ultimately brings us to the question of whether you’ll need an architect for a garage conversion. To get started, it’s highly recommended that you employ the services of a professional architect or an architectural technologist to assist in designing your garage conversion. However, most garage conversion projects are straightforward with no complex changes to be made so far you wish to avoid applying for a planning permission and staying within the set guidelines of the permitted development rights. In such events, if you’re properly trained and well experienced in the field, then it may be cost effective to design your garage conversion by yourself. It should, however, be noted that it all depends on your personal preferences and budget. If you’re on tight budget and don’t mind a straightforward design, you can save cost by not hiring an architect.
Will my garage conversion cause disruption to the rest of the house?

It shouldn’t do. Most companies will do all the interior work first, and the last job to do will be creating the opening from the house to the conversion. A reputable company will make sure they cause as little disruption as possible during this time.

How long will my garage conversion take?

It’s often said that a garage conversion can take anywhere between 1 week to 1 month, depending on the size and scope. But many standard conversions without any plumbing can take as little as 5 days. Your contractor will be able to tell you exactly how long your garage conversion will take.

do i need planning permission for a garage conversion?

Are you thinking about converting your garage into a new space? Be it a new bedroom, gym, library or playroom, one thing you’ll have to consider before getting started is whether or not you’re going to require a planning permission. Unlike extensions that needs additional space, garage conversion is all about changing the existing structure of a space that’s already available to you - your garage. As a result, these projects are mostly covered by a planning policy that’s a bit different.

For a garage conversion, it’s very unlikely that you’ll need a planning permission. As a matter of fact, only 10 percent of garage conversions has been estimated to need a full planning permission, with the others coming under the permitted development rights. The permitted development rights, however, only provides coverage for home improvements that’s internal which implies that so far you’re not trying to enlarge your garage, you’ll not require a planning permission. But if otherwise, you’ll have to submit an application before commencing your project.

If you’re looking to comply with the permitted development rights, then your project must comply with some specific guidelines. These rules include the following:

• The work should be internal. No plans to enlarge or extend the existing garage.

• You should make sure that the materials used in carrying out the garage conversion is the same with the materials used in building the existing house.

• The building should not be extended.

You may, however, require a planning permission if you’re going to change a detached garage into a living space which could be a bedroom, small annexe or a living room.

Some houses excluded from the permitted development rights include flats, listed buildings, some new developments and most homes in a conservation area.

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