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Planning A Conversion Of Your Garage

If you and your family need more space in your home but cannot afford to move or build an extension, you may wish to consider converting your garage. Many of us do not use our garage to keep our cars in, and instead, it seems to be where we collect and accumulate junk. If this sounds familiar to you, you may want to dispose of the rubbish and turn your garage into a useable space for your home. If you have some basic DIY skills, you can do most of the work yourself, which will also help reduce the overall cost of your garage conversion. Below are some things you will need to consider before starting the job, to help ensure it goes smoothly.

Planning Permission

In most cases, if your garage is part of your house and you will not be making it bigger, just converting it into useable space, you do not need to get planning permission. However, it is always worth double-checking with your local council to ensure that you are allowed to convert your garage. You can get more information on planning permission for a garage conversion by clicking here.

Make A List Of Everything You Will Need

Before starting your project, you will want to list all the tools, equipment, and materials you will need for your garage conversion. You may have many things you need already if you are a keen DIY enthusiast, but there may be things you require, such as plastering tools that you do not have. In that case, you can go out and purchase what you need or consider hiring them, which is a much more affordable option. Once you have everything required for your project, you can begin converting your garage into another room for your home.

Research The Skills You Need

There may be skills that you will require for your garage conversion that you have not used before, but you can get plenty of helpful tips online to help you master these skills. You can use websites such as YouTube to find video tutorials for beginners on everything you need to know, such as plastering for beginners. It is worth taking the time and trying to research these skills, which will help you achieve an excellent finish for your garage conversion.

Jobs For The Professionals

You will want to leave some aspects of the conversion to the experts, and the main ones are plumbing if you require it in your converted garage and the electrics. You will need to find a local tradesperson to do the jobs when convenient for you and ensure they are qualified and registered. Once these aspects are taken care of, you are free to complete the rest of the work yourself and maybe get your family involved to help you.

With a bit of careful planning and preparation, you can ensure your garage conversion goes off without a hitch and help transform your home and increase your useable living space. Make sure you take your time and get help if you need it, and you can do an excellent job of the conversion and improve the quality of your family home.

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