Garage ConversionHanworth, TW134 weeks

Garage Structural Preparation

The client wanted to convert their integral garage into a home office with storage. The existing garage had a sloping floor, no insulation and a single-skin wall to the rear. We carried out the full structural preparation to bring it up to habitable standards before the fit-out phase.

Scope of Works

Removal of existing garage floor
New structural concrete slab with DPM
Insulation to walls and ceiling (building regs compliant)
Drainage connection for future utility use
New window opening to rear wall
Electrical first fix
Plastering and preparation for decoration

Challenges & Solutions

The existing floor level was 150mm below the internal house level.

We dug out and laid a new structural slab at the correct level with integrated insulation and damp-proof membrane, creating a seamless transition from house to new room.

The single-skin rear wall provided no thermal insulation.

We dry-lined the wall with insulated plasterboard on a timber frame, achieving building regulations thermal performance without losing significant floor space.

The Result

The garage was transformed into a fully insulated, level space ready for final fit-out as a home office. Building control signed off all structural work and the client was able to proceed with their chosen decorator for the finishing touches.

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Garage Conversions

Garage conversions across West London. Structural slab, insulation, drainage and full fit-out to create a functional new room. Building control compliant.

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