What is a garage conversion?
A garage conversion turns an integral or attached garage into habitable space, such as a study, playroom, bedroom or utility. The garage door is replaced with a wall and window, the floor is raised and insulated, and the walls and roof are brought up to building regulations.
How much does a garage conversion cost in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, a garage conversion typically costs £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Prices in Scotland sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Edinburgh reflects that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| A single integral garage | £17,500–£29,000 |
| Higher specification | £29,000–£36,000 |
Your quote will depend mainly on:
- Single or double garage
- Heating and flooring
- Whether planning permission is needed
- Foundations under the old door opening
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a garage conversion in Edinburgh?
Here is how the rules work for a garage conversion in Scotland. In Scotland converting a garage usually does not need planning permission if the outside appearance barely changes, but a building warrant is needed before work starts.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Work on shared walls is governed by your title deeds, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 for flats, and common law, so we agree arrangements with neighbours in writing before work starts.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
On a typical garage conversion we handle:
- Building control completion
- New wall and window to replace the garage door
- Electrics, heating and plastering
- Planning check for removed permitted development rights
- Drawings and building control application
- Floor raised with insulation and damp-proof membrane
How long does it take?
The build itself usually takes 3 to 6 weeks on site. Design and approvals come first and typically take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the approval route.
Building in Edinburgh
In Scotland, bungalows and one-and-a-half-storey homes are common, so dormer conversions are a popular way to add bedrooms.
We cover the whole of Edinburgh.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about garage conversions in Edinburgh
Can the floor be level with the house?
Yes. The garage floor is raised and insulated to match the house floor level.
Do you build garage conversions in Edinburgh?
Yes. We build garage conversions across Edinburgh, including postcodes EH1, EH10, EH12, EH13 and EH14. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Can a detached garage be converted?
Yes, but using it as separate living accommodation may need planning permission.
Do I need building regulations approval?
Yes. Converting a garage to a habitable room needs building control approval for insulation, ventilation, fire safety and the new wall.
Do I need planning permission for a garage conversion in Edinburgh?
In Scotland converting a garage usually does not need planning permission if the outside appearance barely changes, but a building warrant is needed before work starts.
How much does a garage conversion cost in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, a garage conversion typically costs £17,500–£29,000 for a single integral garage, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.