Garage Conversion Costs
Typical conversion costs:
- Basic (single garage): $15,000-30,000
- Standard (single): $30,000-50,000
- Premium (double): $50,000-80,000
- With bathroom: Add $15,000-30,000
What's Involved
- Council approval (change of use)
- Replacing garage door with wall/window
- Insulation (walls, ceiling, floor)
- Flooring installation
- Electrical upgrades
- Heating/cooling
- Natural light (windows/skylights)
Cost Breakdown
- Wall construction: $3,000-8,000
- Insulation: $2,000-5,000
- Flooring: $2,000-6,000
- Electrical: $2,000-5,000
- Windows: $1,500-4,000
- Climate control: $2,000-5,000
- Plastering/painting: $3,000-6,000
Council Considerations
- May require replacement car parking
- Building code compliance
- Fire safety requirements
- Natural light and ventilation minimums