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For those who have an unused garage, why not look at a conversion in Portsmouth and make the most from your house. Compare around 4 free quotes with this service to get the very best price for a conversion.

One of the main advantages with a garage conversion is the space can be transformed quickly for the additional room you would like, whether or not it's for a growing family or simply just to add to the value of your house.

A garage conversion means you won't have to move for extra space, which may save a lot of money on solicitor fees, estate agent payments and stamp duty. And the extra room can be transformed into what you need, no matter if it's an expansion to the living area or kitchen, or a separate room entirely.

With the infrastructure already in position it's evident that a garage conversion will probably be cheaper than creating an extension too, and won't eat valuable space in your garden. With the exterior unlikely to change as well, it's an alternative way to bypass regulations for conservation areas and also listed buildings.

If you're thinking about transforming your garage, check quotes from companies within Portsmouth working with our simple and fast service to receive the best deal available.

Average Garage conversion cost in Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Garage conversion installation cost in Portsmouth 2024

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

Garage conversion searches in November 2024

Garage conversion Projects in Portsmouth in October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Portsmouth in October 2024

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Requests for Garage conversion quotations in Portsmouth in October 2024. 100% change from September 2024.

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Requests for Garage conversion quotations in Hampshire in October 2024. -22% change from September 2024.

We noted 6,538 requests for house quotes in Portsmouth. Of these quotation requests the number of garage conversion quotations in Portsmouth was 20. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with up to 4 suitable installers who were available for work in Portsmouth during those times. Request a free home survey from reliable companies in Portsmouth.

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Garage conversion searches in cities and towns near Portsmouth October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Portsmouth in October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Gosport in October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Newport in October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Ryde in October 2024

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Requests for quotations in Chichester in October 2024

Portsmouth

Home to the world's oldest dry dock, the south coastline city of Portsmouth carries a population of 442,000, which makes it the Fourteenth greatest city area in the UK. As with the majority of the UK's significant ports, Portsmouth fell victim to a number of Luftwaffe bombings and much of the city has actually been reconstructed. Inspite of the modern day atmosphere, now there is still lots of work for contractors and house owners help to make regular requests for house upgrades on our site.

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20 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Portsmouth - PO6

Enquiry from: Carl L

Start Date: Immediate

convert a double integral garage into a ensuite bedroom with sunroom are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: double garage what will the space be used for: living space do you...

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02 Oct

Conversion | Garage

Portsmouth - PO6

Enquiry from: Elena G

Start Date: Immediate

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23 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Portsmouth - PO6

Enquiry from: Deborah W

Start Date: Immediate

new garage to build - flat roof garage single pitch, front draining to the rear. O/a size 3.2m x 6.2 approx. Up and over single door. Single access door and window to side. Rendered and painted finish...

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25 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Shanklin - PO37

Enquiry from: Linda B

Start Date: Immediate

Integral garage which already has a door into it from the house converted into a room with window installed to match other existing windows. To remove the step into the garage and create ventilation ...

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06 Dec

Conversion | Garage

Gosport - PO12

Enquiry from: Jeganathan S

Start Date: Immediate

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garage repairs and build are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: single garage what will the space be used for: other do you require plumbing work: no do you require electrica...

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24 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Shanklin - PO37

Enquiry from: Simon E

Start Date: Immediate

simple garage conversion. includes some electrics and installation of toilet and sink.rent ceiling panels contain some asbestos, but are not 100 are you the property owner: owner of the property do y...

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14 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Ian S

Start Date: Immediate

Insulate walls and create an insulated ceiling. L shaped base units 1x 1000, 1x 600 drawer unit, space for dryer and under counter freezer, 1x1000 and 3x600 wall units. Additional double socket plug...

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06 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Ian S

Start Date: Immediate

Insulate walls and create an insulated ceiling. L shaped base units 1x 1000, 1x 600 drawer unit, space for dryer and under counter freezer, 1x1000 and 3x600 wall units. Additional double socket plug...

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29 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Peyman A

Start Date: Immediate

Garage conversion

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07 Dec

Conversion | Garage

Gosport - PO12

Enquiry from: Xuelin C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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26 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Immediate

To convert a garage into a study and living area.

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23 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Victoria H

Start Date: Immediate

Considering converting our single garage into an office/more structured storage space.

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19 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Rina P

Start Date: Less than one month

Convert garage into laundry/hobby room Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Other Do you require Plumbing Work: Yes Do you re...

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01 Mar

Conversion | Garage

Gosport - PO12

Enquiry from: Kenneth M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

replace single garage with double Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you have a: Single Garage What will the space be used for: Storage Do you require Plumbing Work: No Do you requ...

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20 Feb

Conversion | Garage

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Catherine G

Start Date: Immediate

Converting garage to a bedroom and also extending porch area

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20 Jan

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Nola S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Garage conversion .Attached garage to be converted into a living area ... with two thirds becoming a 'snug' with a dividing wall, with door, into the other third to be a utility with washing machine e...

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08 Sep

Conversion | Garage

Ventnor - PO38

Enquiry from: Will J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Integral garage conversion to bedroom with ensuite approx. size 5Mx3M. Requires addition of internal door to main adjoining house. Doesn't require window or frontage replacement for up-and-over garag...

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25 Jul

Conversion | Garage

Cowes - PO31

Enquiry from: Mr &

Start Date: Less than one month

We would like to convert our intragal single garage into 'granny' lounge & small kitchenette to connect with existing down stairs bedroom ensuite. Our house was built 16 years ago. Are you the propert...

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12 Jun

Conversion | Garage

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: P

Start Date: Immediate

convert and garage to a small on-suit bedroom

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13 May

Conversion | Garage

Southsea - PO4

Enquiry from: L

Start Date: Immediate

TELEPHONE BALLPARK FIGURE - In the process of purchasing the property Convert integral garage into a living area. Garage measures 5.85 x 2.55. There is already a proper doorway into the garage via t...

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FAQs

do i need building regs for a garage conversion?

Are you considering converting your garage into a more usable space in your home? If yes, then you’d probably want to know if you’ll require building regs before converting the garage. The answer to this question is yes. Although you may not require planning approval to convert your garage into a more usable space, but you’d usually need approval under the Building Regulations.

When re-structuring your garage into a habitable space, the following should be taken into consideration: structural alterations, ventilation, moisture proofing, insulation, fireproofing, escape routes as well as the submission of a building building notice or full plan application to the local council in order to inform them about the planned project.

• Walls

You’ll require an approval if you plan to infill the garage door with a window and a new wall. This is because the garage may have been built of a shallow slab which implies that a new foundation would be needed for the new wall construction.

• Floor

Even though there’s a high possibility that the garage floor is strong enough for domestic use since its designed to withstand the weight of vehicles, you may however need to upgrade to make sure it suitable for both thermal insulation and damp proofing. In addition, there may also be the need to to alter the floor level in such a way that it matches that of the remaining parts of the house.

• Ventilation

According to the Building Regulations requirements, there’s a need for adequate ventilation for each individual rooms which includes garage conversions for general health purposes. What’s going to determine the ventilation level that’ll be required is the frequency at which the room is used. Ventilation can be provided through purge or simply opening the window or via trickle ventilation.

how long does a garage conversion take?

Garage conversion is a great way to add extra usable space to your home without having to extend your property. A fun fact is that, in the UK if you have your car parked in the garage, you’re in the minority. According to a research carried out by Admiral Loans, just about 33 percent of home owners in the UK store their cars in the garage. For most people the garage is literally a dumping ground that’s never fully utilized as such. In recent times, the garage is now being used to store a variety of other stuffs asides a car which includes garden furniture, tools and appliances, utilities such as washing machine, fridge and freezer as well as food and groceries. These facts show that more and more people are underutilizing their garage when they may actually be in need of more usable space in their property. So why not put into consideration converting the garage into a new space that would be able to serve more purpose?

If you’ve decided to convert your garage, you’d probably want to know the how long the project will take. There are a wide range of factors that can determine the duration of a garage conversion project. These factors include:

• If the foundation needs reinforcing

• If the floors, walls, or roofs are in a bad condition.

• If the ceiling height needs some raising

• If the insulation required in newer builds.

All aforementioned factors will make the garage conversion project take longer than expected. However, in normal situations garage conversions are relatively quick to complete once you start the building works. A single-car conversion will usually take about 3 to 4 weeks to complete depending on the existing garage’s structure.

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.

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.

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