Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, homeowners have been looking to upgrade their living space in various ways, including home extensions, loft conversions and basement or cellar renovations. But what many people don’t realise is that converting their garage into a garden room is also an option.

How much is a garden room?

A well-designed Garage to garden room can offer a wide range of uses, from an office or studio to a playroom for the kids. With the right design, you can create an extra room that will be a functional addition to your property, as well as boost its resale value.

Planning permission is rarely required for garage to garden room projects, so long as the work doesn’t affect the exterior and you are not enlarging the building. However, it is recommended that you obtain a lawful development certificate to confirm the work complies with local authority requirements.

The most important thing to remember when turning your garage into a garden room is that the building needs to be properly insulated, especially if it will be used for gardening purposes. This will help regulate the temperature and ensure that plants, flowers and other vegetation thrive.

Most garages have a concrete slab as a base or foundation, which makes them ideally suited for garden rooms, as they are robust and will provide the needed stability. As a result, it can save money on the build cost compared to starting from scratch. You can also save on costs by retaining the existing cladding, which could be timber, brick or prefabricated concrete panels that have been painted to match the rest of your property.