Garage Conversions Peterborough

Ace offer complete Garage Conversions to homes throughout Peterborough, Stamford, Huntington, Spalding, also surrounding areas. We have noticed that many Peterborough households do not actually use their garage for parking their car, but it is used as a store room instead. From children’s toys to furniture, this garage will never be used for what is was designed to do. Does this sound like your garage?

Garage Conversions Peterborough, have found that when our customers go through what is lurking in their garage, it is normally junk which requires disposing of. So why not convert this garage to something more useful for many years to come. We are the leading specialist in garage conversions in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. We ensure that every effort is made to converting your garage in a simple, affordable and straight forward process.

Our garage conversion team are all extremely experienced throughout every aspect of this project, ensuring that you garage conversion is to the highest standard from start to finish. Our team will deal with every aspect of the conversion from planning permission, building regulations, conversion design, to ensure that every aspect of this garage conversion is completed to how you want it. You will obviously have many questions about the process, so we have accumulated a list of most frequently asked question, which will help to set your mind at ease.

Garage Conversions Peterborough

We totally understand that each garage conversion will be designed different due to individual requirements. This is why we meet our customers to discuss all available options, to assist in the design for you perfect room conversion. If you have been looking for a garage conversion but are struggling for ideas on what this available space could be used for, then contact Ace Home Improvements so we can assist you on these options.

A garage conversion will be cost-effective

One of the main benefits of converting a garage is that it is more cost effective than a modern home extension or even a loft conversion, as the garage foundations, walls and floor already exists, also in most cases planning permission is not required. By converting your garage will be relatively inexpensive way to increase more space into your Peterborough home, while avoiding a huge expensive inconvenience of moving home to gain that additional space.

A garage conversion may add value to your property

In addition to increasing the overall living space to your property, not forgetting the saved expensive compared to a typical home extension, many independent property professionals state that a garage conversion may add a significant increase to the value of your property. This is estimated to as much as £10,000 to £20,000 in many cases. Therefore a garage conversion will not only enhance your living space, but will be a long term investment to your Peterborough property.

From the initial idea, right through to the planning and development, ACE Garage Conversions will take care of everything.

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Garage Conversion Fully Compliant to Building Regulations

Ace Home Improvements offers a variety of garage conversion services to properties throughout Peterborough, Market Deeping, Deeping St James and surrounding areas. All garage conversions are fully compliant to building regulations.

What to expect during a garage conversion

The garage door will be removed and the door way will have damp-proofing installed then bricked up and breeze blocked inside. It is vital that these walls are tied in together. We will also tooth the bricks into your existing brickwork. Therefore, it does not look obvious that it a new wall and blends into your property showing off an additional room rather than a garage.

Our dedicated garage conversion team will knock through walls, install new door ways, raise flooring, install partitions if required.

Electricity – We have an electrician to install new plug sockets, lighting including downlight spot lights. All electrical work will be certified and a certificate will be provided.

Plumbing – We have a qualified plumber to install radiators if required.

Insulation – External walls, ceilings, between new brickwork and floor will be fully insulated creating a lovely warm room.

Roofing – Pitch or flat roofs can be created if required.

Knock through – We can install lintels and knock through openings if required. Any knock throughs using support walls will require architectural calculations, these can be obtained via our team

Joinery – internal doors, patricians, skirting boards, internal window installation and internal window boards. All kinds of joinery via our qualified garage conversion team.

Plastering – We have very experienced plasterers which will dot and tab plaster-boarding. To finish off our plasterers will then skim your walls and ceiling ready to be painted.

Garage Conversions FAQ’s

In most cases, you do not require planning permission for a garage conversion in the UK. According to the Peterborough Council Portal, if your intention is to convert a garage into a separate house, then planning permission may be required. However, they suggest discussing any proposals you have with your Local Planning Authority to ensure that all your work is lawful and correctly approved.

Recent surveys suggests that only about 10% of garage conversions require planning permission. This implies that a majority of the conversions may fall under “Permitted Development” which doesn’t necessitate a planning application.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) also shares this view, stating that planning permission for a garage conversion is often not necessary in many cases. They similarly recommend double-checking with your local authority first.

Despite these guidelines, always ensure to verify the need for planning permission with local regulations and authorities to avoid any possible future complications.

In most cases, you do not require planning permission for a garage conversion in the UK. According to the Peterborough Council Portal, if your intention is to convert a garage into a separate house, then planning permission may be required. However, they suggest discussing any proposals you have with your Local Planning Authority to ensure that all your work is lawful and correctly approved.

Recent surveys suggests that only about 10% of garage conversions require planning permission. This implies that a majority of the conversions may fall under “Permitted Development” which doesn’t necessitate a planning application.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) also shares this view, stating that planning permission for a garage conversion is often not necessary in many cases. They similarly recommend double-checking with your local authority first.

Despite these guidelines, always ensure to verify the need for planning permission with local regulations and authorities to avoid any possible future complications.

Garage conversions have become increasingly popular as Peterborough home owners homeowners look for creative ways to expand their living space. Here are some ideas for garage conversions that you may find useful:

Garage Conversion into Guest room or Granny Annex

Convert the garage into a guest suite with a private bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, complete with vaulted ceilings and generous windows. French doors can replace the original garage doors, adding to the open and airy feel.
Soundproof the walls and door to create a peaceful bedroom that’s shielded from traffic noise and other disturbances. Add a layered tray ceiling for a dramatic and visually appealing effect in your remodeled bedroom.

Crafting / Playroom / Home Office

Design a multi-functional space that can be used for various purposes, such as a recreation area, crafting space, home office, or workout room.

Convert Garage into Home Gymnasium

Why spend so much money on gym memberships when you can easily convert your garage into a home gym. Either change your garage door to a 1/2 brick 1/2 window or even a large French door. This will maximise light into the room whilst allowing the doors to be opened during those warm summers days.

These are just a few examples of the many ways you can transform your garage into a functional and stylish living area. Feel free to explore more ideas and get inspired by other successful garage conversions.

Yes, you generally need building regulations approval for a garage conversion in the UK. The conversion of a garage, or part of a garage, into habitable space, typically necessitates approval under the Building Regulations. This includes instances where only part of a garage is being converted, new walls are being erected, thermal insulation is required, or the floors are changed.

Therefore, if you’re planning a garage conversion, it’s essential to involve building control in the process to ensure your conversion meets the necessary standards, ensuring it’s safe, efficient, and functional. However, there is no need to worry about this as we can submit all of the paperwork for you and contact them on your behalf.

If your garage conversion is carried out according to the Building Regulations, you should receive a completion certificate from the Building Control Body (either from your local authority or a private approved inspector). This certificate is critical as it verifies that the work was inspected and meets the approved building plans.

According to recent surveys, between 80 and 90% of garages are no longer used for cars however used for storage. As most people park their cars on the driveway instead of a garage and property value is based on square meters, it is obvious by converting a garage would put additional value to any property. This would only apply for those Peterborough properties which have been fully converted under building regulations and certified via the council.

On average a property can gain as much as 10 – 15% depending on the property and the work carried out.

Although converting your garage can be costly, this will provide additional living space and should increase the total value to your property when selling it.

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Whether you are looking for a garage conversion, Kitchen installation, or replacement windows and doors, Ace Home improvements can make it happen!

“Ace Home Improvements converted my garage performing to building regulations and did an outstanding job! They also installed some wall units and laminated flooring. I fully recommend their work”

Adam Bieniasz

Hempstead, Peterborough

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