Cracks in a garage don’t always mean subsidence or rule out a conversion. Learn which warning signs matter, how structural movement is assessed, when an engineer may be needed, and what should be checked before conversion work begins.
Ceiling height can affect how a garage conversion is designed. Learn what Building Regulations actually require, how insulation and floor build up affect headroom, and the options available when space is limited.
Flat roof garages can make excellent living spaces when the roof structure, waterproofing and insulation are properly assessed. Discover what homeowners need to know about warm roofs, condensation, ceiling height and converting a flat roof garage.
Thinking of converting your half of a shared garage block? Discover what you need to know about shared walls, roofs, foundations, Party Wall rules and what should be checked before work begins.