Garage Conversions in Chatham

Garage conversions in Chatham turning an unused garage into a bedroom, office or playroom. Insulated floors, filled openings and a plastered finish, done in around three to four weeks.

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Turning a Garage Into a Usable Room

Most garages end up storing bikes and boxes rather than a car. The space is already there with walls and a roof, so a conversion is one of the cheapest ways to gain a room. Offices, spare bedrooms, gyms and playrooms are the usual results.

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Insulation and Damp Proofing

A garage floor sits lower than the house and has no damp proof membrane, so it has to be raised, sealed and insulated. Walls are battened or dot and dabbed with insulated board and the roof is lined. Without this the room feels cold and gets condensation on the walls.

What Happens to the Garage Door

The door opening is usually filled in with blockwork and brick to match the front of the house, with a window put in for light. Some people keep the door and build the new wall behind it so the street view does not change. Both work well.

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D.J.F Plastering & Building ltd started out as a plastering firm and grew into a full building company over 15 years. We are based in Chatham and work across Medway on extensions, refurbishments, roofs, plastering, rendering and bathrooms. The same team turns up each day, the site is kept clean, and you are told what is happening and when.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for a garage conversion in Chatham?

Converting an attached garage is usually permitted development, so no planning application is needed. It still has to meet building regulations for insulation, fire safety and ventilation. Some newer estates have conditions that require the parking space to be kept. We check before pricing the job.

How long does a garage conversion take in Chatham?

About three to four weeks for a standard single garage. The floor, walls and roof lining take the first half, then electrics, plastering and finishing. A double garage or one being split into two rooms takes longer. You get the dates before we start.

Will a garage conversion add value to my home?

Turning unused storage into proper living space usually helps, especially where a house is short of bedrooms or has no room for a home office. It matters less if it takes away the only off street parking. An estate agent local to your road can tell you how buyers there see it.