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Converting a garage...help needed - Jane G (15th May 2012 - 09:39:10) I am looking for someone who can help with converting a bit of a detached garage into a usable room. The space already has a window and door so just needs some internal walls, flooring and ceiling put in. Any suggestions of someone who could do this would be much appreciated Thank you :-)

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Neil White (15th May 2012 - 12:29:18) Hi Jane I would be happy to give you an estimate for the work. Im Neil from White Joinery. Im based in Liphook on Longmoor road. Please give me a call on: 01428 722881 or 07979267852 Hope I can help Neil

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Jay W (15th May 2012 - 18:53:38) Jane, we had our garage fully converted at the beginning of the year by Stuart Finch builders of Whitehill. You are welcome to come and see what they did if it helps. They can be contacted on 01420 474460 and Stuart is very good at making suggestions without making you feel pressurised!

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Len (15th May 2012 - 20:05:13) Hi there, I run a local building company based in Liphook. We carry out all types of building work and offer you free estimates and advice. Can take care of all building rules and regs for you. Feel free to give me a call for a no obligation quote. We have been in the business over 25 years and have a wide photo gallery on line at www.goddardslandscapesandconstruction.co.uk My details can also be found in the business section of this website. Many Thanks Len 01428 724360 07798661534

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Chris (16th May 2012 - 17:37:05) Hi, I'm a local builder and would recommend talking to EHDC first as you almost definitely won't require planning, but you will need to satisfy the requirements for off street parking as you will be losing a parking space. The number of spaces required depends on the number of bedrooms you have. You should also have Building Regulations inspections

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - gina (20th May 2012 - 19:50:34) Hi there Just thought, i would recommend, G, Sutton Property maintenance, excellent service, very high standards, friendly, and local too,..based in Bramshott, i personally have had many projects completed by Glen, and i am very impressed with the service, i have recieved! thanks Gina www.gsutton.co.uk 01428 729990

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - h (21st May 2012 - 15:49:22) I would like to point out that there is certainly a change of use in the planning dept required when changing a garage into a room, please ensure you check this as building regulations are not enough.

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Jay W (21st May 2012 - 20:26:04) Think there is a bit of confusion as to what constitutes a "change of use". Garage will still be part of residential dwelling ie. not change of use to a shop or restaurant, so should be ok without planning permission unless you are also extending the garage. Internal works only will not require planning permission unless the usual permitted development rights have been removed for the property. Really useful tool available on the internet is the planning portal interactive house - click on all sorts of things on a detached or terraced house to find out whether planning or building regs might be required. www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Jane G (21st May 2012 - 21:17:14) Thanks all for the very useful info above.Will be in touch with the contacts given to get quotes etc. Jane

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - h (23rd May 2012 - 12:03:53) I have now checked the planning portal and in certain circumstances one does need permission, IE Conservation areas, and new build estates, eg the Hunters Chase Development behind the Royal Anmchor and Sainsburys/Barrett Homes developments. It is dependant on how new your house is or the conservation area. It is at least worth a phone call if you are unsure about restrictions and whether it applies to your house.

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Martin williams (24th May 2012 - 12:37:13) Hi Jane, I run a small carpentry and general building company in Liphook and would be more than happy to help with your garage conversion. Please feel free to contact me Regards Martin Williams Plane Solutions 07761 341816

Re: Converting a garage...help needed - Liz & Tim C (24th May 2012 - 13:58:50) Hi We can thoroughly recommend Martin Williams as above. Tel 07761341816. He has just completed some substantial renovation and structual work for us to a very high standard and within time and within his estimate.

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