If you are thinking of extending you home then why not think of converting your garage.
Converting a garage can create a functional living space to maximise the home without the full cost of building an extension. If you are looking to add an office, extra bedroom, games room and more a garage conversion maybe the answer to not only increase your property value but also add functionality.
A garage conversion can add more space for you on a daily basis as well as being a great return on investment and increase the market appeal or the property. Here we will look at some key points and benefits of increasing your homes value with a garage conversion.
- Increase property value – The conversion of your garage will increase the value of your property by adding additional, fully functional rooms. A garage conversion can add as much as 20% value to your home when used for adding an extra bedroom or living area.
- How much will a garage conversion cost – This will depend on what you wish to convert the garage to and the size of the conversion. It will also depend on any plumbing for bathrooms needed in the space as this requires more work. A typical garage conversion is between £10000 and £30000.
- Planning Permission – Converting a garage is usually much more straight forward than building an extension but permission may still be required. Here at Ensign, we will look at this for you and complete the relevant applications.
- Increase buying potential – If you are looking to sell the property adding garage extension will increase the buying potential to the market as it will make your home feel larger and add functionality.
- Improved functionality – Garages are often a wasted space and just used for storage, so it is really useful to have a garage conversion to add extra functionality.
If you are thinking of a garage conversion the experts are Ensign are here to guide, you step by step. We look forward to helping you increase your property value.