What garage conversion building regulations are there?
As converting a garage involves a change of use of space into a habitable room and often structural alterations, every conversion requires Building regulation approval. Without this you may encounter difficulties when you come to sell your home. For a more in-depth answer… click here Back to top Below is a list of general requirements that XTREND adheres to strictly for every garage conversion: Foundations Support will be needed for any new walls constructed to infill the former door opening. If the original foundations do not continue below the door opening, either: • A new foundation should be provided, the depth of this foundation will depend on the ground conditions on the site and that of the existing foundation (generally between 750mm – 1000mm). • Two No. 100 x 150 deep concrete lintels or 2 No. 100 x 110 pre-stressed lintels may be used to span the opening of a single garage door. The ends of the lintels should be cut into the existing brickwork to ensure a minimum end bearin
