Garage conversion
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Comments (1)Bright! Is that or a kids room?...See MoreGarage conversion in Canberra
Comments (3)I think it's very feasible and one of the easiest ways to get extra space. Your local Council's planning staff will generally pop out to your site and give you an idea straight away of what they'll accept. Give them a call (phone better than email)....See MoreGarage conversion/indoor-outdoor area
Comments (10)Face it - gravity sucks. Your house was designed to be supported by the "poles" or are they stumps? You will need to carefully assess the value in removing them all. First you will need to engage a structural engineer to advise you, and he may suggest long steel beams that run across from one side of the house to the opposite side allowing the supports to be removed. However the financial cost in installing these long beams (and additional structure to support the beam ends) will be significant - there is no cheap fix. Once you have paid tens of thousands of dollars (maybe more depending on the length of the spans and ease of access under your house for installing them) you will have a large, open, low-ceilinged space with the proportions and feel of a shopping centre carpark. The structural engineer will need deep steel beams depending on the span between the walls, and this will reduce the clearance under the beams to much less than your current 2.1 metres. Save your money and engage a clever designer to find a clever solution that works with keeping the supports, and you will get much better value for your spend. Best of luck with your considerations, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Moresingle garage conversion to a bedroom / kitchenette
Comments (13)Done a few of these. Few council compliances to meet but usually not bad. Car parking is one, varies from council to council. Nevertheless contact council or use their website to check LEP/DCP/etc. Be sure you can achieve 2.4 minimum floor to ceiling height. Note that this is finished height so allow for floor covering and ceiling linings. Most garages were never intended to be habitable so the concrete slab for example may not be over a moisture barrier therefore you can apply a waterproof membrane over existing, then tile or self levelling screed is needed first then the floor covering. Add a bathroom as its not much joy going from studio to main house when its cold, raining, night time, etc. Best to have a local designer have a look most builders don't know regulations. A good designer also knows costs to build, in some cases better than a builder as the designer does more jobs and therefore is right up with current prices. I ballpark projects first when initially designing then sharpen it up once the client is happy with concept....See MoreNorthstar
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