Brilliant video, thank you. We are looking at converting our garage into a liveable studio for our disabled son who may not be able to live independently. This has given us great ideas. Thanks again!
We really want to renovate our garage but in our area the council charge to even enquire about changing a space let alone the cost of producing plans, getting building regs in to check the space, paying to get to the planning permission looked at. At every stage there’s a charge and it’s going to cost thousands and they can still say no. We aren’t even connecting water or changing any of the external building but just change of use for the space is very expensive. It feels like a pipe dream to be honest. Thank you for this fab video it’s helping to keep my dream alive! You’ve done a wonderful job! I’d be very interested in knowing from an estate agents perspective how much value that space has added, it seems like a very worthwhile addition! Great job!
We’ve actually have had our house revalued and it’s added about £40-50k to the house so not massive increase but it’s more interesting and appealing to wider audiences as well if we were to sell now. Thank you and I hope you’ll manage to get yours dreams come true soon.
Yes I decided to be transparent and tell the whole story including the costs although many factors contributes to the end price and I’m sure same thing could have been done for less or even more money. Thank you for watching and I hope you stick around and find other videos interesting as well. Let me know in the comment sections of other videos that you have watched. Thanks again
we need to apply for the permission of converting a place to a habitat room. the council may reject. another big thing: connect to the public water and sewer is really difficult. glad that those essential needs are accessible for you, such as toilet
We need no permission. Only building inspector needed to ensure things are done right. But this might be different in your council so you can call them to get advice for free.
Nice work. Just figured out it's rectangular so the front door is on the side and the old garage door entrance is the bedroom living space, so it'd be smaller become you actually added space from your existing restroom. It's like a little motel room. I think a 2 car garage would've been perfect or better but it's ok for most. It's a great idea though and really nice work very pretty, you chose everything brilliantly. ❤️
Yes that’s right and also it depends what materials you choose. This could be much more expensive if we were to put underfloor heating or a fancier bathroom/ kitchen in place
@@AgnesMann Thank you for sharing your interesting project and your fast response. Is there a link where I can read about legal issues oc livibg in a garage? I am planning to buy a garage and convert it to a living space. However I am not sure what happens if the garage is not an integrated part of the house so it might include water or sewage system. Would it be ok to use other solutions?
It's very nice conversion which I am thinking to do for a while.👍 Can I ask you whether there is a door connect the studio flat to the main house internally or the studio flat can only get access to by the outside independent door?
Hi Agnes. This is an adorable addition to your home. Lovely work. We will be converting our backyard work shop into a living space by next year. I've been watching so many RU-vid videos for inspiration. I have two young adult daughters and I don't think they will ever move out haha (love them) and that space will be perfect for them. Hi from Toronto Canada xx Rhonda
With current property prices, it's wise to use the space you have to build or convert. Not only its cheaper option to buying property, it also adds value to your home. I am sure you daughters will keep you company and help with house work.✌️😊
Hi, if you let out, can you avail the "Rent a room" scheme? I am planning to convert the garage attached to the house, but not sure if "Rent a room" scheme could be availed if an ensuite is provided along with a kitchen like what you have done.
@@AgnesMann thanks I apreciate the advice have spoken to multiple people at the council and get conflicting answers from multiple staff members - seems like no one can give you a concrete answer
Interesting video - thanks. You didn't mention what you did about heating, although I notice there are some radiators in there. Were they already there? Are they an extension to the main house's CH system? Anything else worth knowing? Thanks!!
No, but I had to notify them about the work as the building inspector to to approve the final work so I can than include this as a legal room as opposed to garage when selling the property
Nope it was not done for rentals but for family members and guests. Also it increased the house value for more than the investment price so I’d say it was a good move.
£20000 for this? 😂 You said it was a friend and you had discount in the kitchen it still cost you that much? I managed to get it done in £10000 with bigger garage. I used Indian building company who were far cheaper and amazing quality
well then you got yourself an amazing deal. I never said my work was done on a budget, I was just listing how much I paid for this. Also my builders were not indian builders which as I gather usually work out cheaper. Thank you for sharing
@@AgnesMann I might have missed it, but the budget breakdown was a bit limited - details on the small things and then £25 grand total. I was also a bit surprised it was quite so much. Could you elaborate on where the main costs were? Builder on his own would be say £300 a day but I suppose there were other technical trades as well. Were there areas you felt were expensive? Its all relative when you have a 4 bedroom house in Surrey that's probably worth a million and you need to do it to a high standard I suppose!
@@Ghhyuttgg yes the breakdown was provided in the video as to what elements costed what. And I couldn’t go into more detail as the builder was buying all of the materials excluding kitchen and appliances. and yes I do believe the standard was higher than just basic
That was very expensive even in London standard. I am doing more or less the same, builder's quote is around £10k without fixture and fittings. The kitchen units should cost around a few hundred £ with trade account.
25k????😅 10 maximum for that.. you didn’t tell us what the builder charged you? I thought he was your mate? He’s just had you over.. nice job though.. but you paid double the price… 10k all in…
Don’t be daft. You must be used to getting ripped off, doesn’t even cost 10k for a decent size kitchen or even a lift conversion.. maximum and that’s with both bath and shower separate WITH tiles and materials 5k TOP END…
