A conversation & a survey
Tell us how you want to use the room. We look at the garage, measure up and discuss the practical details.
GARAGE CONVERSIONS · MANCHESTER
Your garage.
Reimagined.
The room you’ve always wanted.
In the space you already have.
Beautifully considered garage conversions, designed around the way you live.
Free home survey Design to finishing touches
MORE POSSIBILITY. SAME ADDRESS.DESIGN CONCEPT
01 / THE POSSIBILITIESA whole new wayto come home.Explore the inspiration gallery
A place to focus. A space to unwind. A little more room to grow.
Made for your homeRETHINK THE SPACE YOU HAVE
Make room for
what matters to you.
The spare room. The quiet office. The place that’s just yours. It might already be there, behind your garage door.
A SPACE FOR HOME OFFICE
A little distance. A lot more focus.
Give the working day a place of its own. Think daylight, considered power points and a comfortable room you can close the door on.
- Quiet working space
- Lighting that works
- Room for storage
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE POSSIBILITY.Big ideas.
Big ideas.
A clearer starting point.
Explore the cost of your conversion with our step-by-step estimator. See what your choices change, with a breakdown you can keep.
Build your estimateNo email required · No obligationYOUR CONVERSION, CONSIDERED
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Your spaceSingle, double or triple garage
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Your specificationRoof, windows, doors & comfort
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Your starting pointA clear, itemised guide
BUILT AROUND YOUGARAGEIQ
FROM FIRST IDEA TO FINAL DETAIL
Well planned.
Beautifully transformed.
A considered plan
Agree the layout, scope and written quotation. Establish planning and building-control requirements before the build.
The transformation
Structure, insulation, services and finishes come together, with access and the programme agreed in advance.
The finishing touches
Walk through your new room, review any snagging and agree the handover documents and sign-off.
THE WORK YOU DON’T SEE MATTERS.Comfort is built in.
AI-generated process illustrationComfort is built in.
Not added on.
Structure. Insulation. Ventilation. The foundations of a room that feels like home.
Behind the finishMANCHESTER IS HOME
A familiar face.
An unmistakable van.
From the first conversation to the last finishing touch, Garage IQ brings smart thinking to the space you already have.
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MANCHESTER & SURROUNDING AREAS
A LITTLE CLARITY
Good questions.
Straight answers.
There’s a lot to think about. Let’s start with the things homeowners ask us most.
All your questionsDo I need planning permission?
Some internal garage conversions do not need planning permission, but this depends on your property, proposed changes and any restrictions on retaining parking. Check with the local planning authority before work starts. A separate dwelling or annexe needs particular care.
Read Planning Portal guidanceWhat about building regulations?
Converting a garage into a habitable room normally requires building regulations approval. Structure, insulation, moisture, ventilation, fire safety and electrical work all need to be considered. Planning permission and building regulations are separate checks.
Read Planning Portal guidanceHow long will it take?
The existing Garage IQ guide suggests around 2–4 weeks for straightforward building work. Design, permissions, more complex work and the availability of materials can add time. Your programme should be agreed after the survey.
Will the room feel warm in winter?
A comfortable conversion needs the right floor, wall and roof insulation, moisture control, ventilation and heating. We consider the whole room rather than simply adding a radiator. The survey establishes the right specification.
Can I keep some storage?
Yes. A partial conversion can keep a separate storage or utility area. The layout needs to allow enough space for the new room, its insulation and access.
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