If you’re thinking of converting your garage into a usable room, it’s not as simple as throwing up some plasterboard and calling it a day. In Essex, like the rest of the UK, building regulations apply to garage conversions, and it pays to know what’s involved before you get started.
Here’s what we advise clients to look out for based on the garage conversion Essex Projects.
Many garages in Essex have a concrete slab that’s level with the house’s finished floor level, which is ideal. But here’s the catch:
Most of these floors aren’t insulated, and you’ll need to add insulation to meet current regs.
Options include:
If digging down or raising the floor isn’t practical, you can sometimes compensate by adding extra insulation to the walls and roof to make up for the loss of thermal resistance — especially if the rest of the house is also poorly insulated.
Ignoring this not only leads to cold floors but risks failing building control inspection.
We still see plenty of garages in Essex with old corrugated asbestos roofs. If that’s the case:
You’ll almost certainly need to remove it safely and replace it.
There are strict regulations around the handling and disposal of asbestos. Always get a licensed contractor to deal with it — it’s not worth the risk to your health.
At Fox Conversions, we know what local building control teams are looking for. We’ve converted dozens of garages across Essex and can guide you through the regulations so there are no surprises.
If you’re thinking about a garage conversion in Essex, get in touch with us for expert advice and a free quote.
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