The document outlines essential steps for converting a garage, including budgeting, obtaining quotes and references from builders, and ensuring proper insulation and damp proofing of walls, floors, and roofs. It emphasizes the importance of design integration, securing a building contract, and having a certifier approve each stage of the project. Additionally, it suggests using an escrow payment service to protect both parties during the construction process.

2. 1.
Decide on a
Budget

3. 2.
Get a number of
quotes from builders
to compare prices

4. 2.
Get references,
qualifications and
insurance details from
each builder who quotes

5. 3.
Walls will have to
be damp proofed
and insulated

6. 4.
Floor will have to
be damp proofed
and insulated

7. 5.
Roof will need to
be insulated

8. 6.
Install additional
ventilation

9. 8.
Install good quality
plumbing and
electrical appliances
as recommended by
the contractor

10. 9.
Pay attention to
design, it should
blend in with the
home

11. 10.
Buy a garden shed
if you need more
storage

12. 11.
Check if prices are
inclusive or exclusive
of VAT

13. 12.
Have a building
contract drawn up

14. 13.
Have a certifier sign
off on each stage of
the conversion

15. 14.
Only pay for each
stage as it’s signed
off by the certifier

16. 15.
Lastly, consider using an
escrow payment service
to safeguard both you
and the contractor

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