On Mon, 04 Apr 2005 12:19:21 +0100, chris thame
wrote:

This is my first diy project. The most Ive tackled is painting and
decorating. I need to change my garage of my semi into a mutli
functional room. Where the hell do I start?

You could talk to a local architect who does plans for extensions and
ask for help.

Do I need planning and
has anyone who has done this any idea of costs?

If you mean planning permission, then yes you will. One key issue to
a lot of local authorities is whether this reduces the off road
parking unacceptably. If it means more cars on the public road then
you may get a refusal.

You will also have to involve building control at the local authority
because they take care that required safety and other building
standards are met if you are making a habitable room.


I just need the
basics done like the garage door taken off, bricked up and a window
put it. Im sure I can manage the rest even though I am a woman! I'd
be grateful for any advice.


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..andy

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