Hiya
So, i have the plans approved to convert my double garage (36sqm) into a self enclosed studio...
This is a studio for my son in future; for the moment, my nephew is coming from overseas for uni studies and will live in it (like a lodger).
Approval process was easy-peasy...HOWEVER my first quote has come in at 50K which includes :
a) brick work (change the roller door into a wall) : 3K
b) new window : 4K
c) plastering :6K
d) Carpenter : 6K
e) Timber floor (incl termite proofing) : 5K
f) toilet and laundry: 14K
g) sound insulation: 3K
h) wardrobe, painting, new landing, sink plus etc: 8K
I AM NOT HAPPY
So i am going to think laterally...the garage wall can be punched into a bedroom...
what if i were to do that, and then
a) install a toilet and shower in the garage
b) lay carpet
c) hubby will attempt to paint walls
d) install a false wall a few m away from roller door (it has another separate backdoor )
Qns:
a) do i need approval from pesky people aka council esp for toilet and shower?
b) will i have to worry about water proofing the floor and termite proofing?
(garage slopes away and hardly gets wet)
So, i have the plans approved to convert my double garage (36sqm) into a self enclosed studio...
This is a studio for my son in future; for the moment, my nephew is coming from overseas for uni studies and will live in it (like a lodger).
Approval process was easy-peasy...HOWEVER my first quote has come in at 50K which includes :
a) brick work (change the roller door into a wall) : 3K
b) new window : 4K
c) plastering :6K
d) Carpenter : 6K
e) Timber floor (incl termite proofing) : 5K
f) toilet and laundry: 14K
g) sound insulation: 3K
h) wardrobe, painting, new landing, sink plus etc: 8K
I AM NOT HAPPY
So i am going to think laterally...the garage wall can be punched into a bedroom...
what if i were to do that, and then
a) install a toilet and shower in the garage
b) lay carpet
c) hubby will attempt to paint walls
d) install a false wall a few m away from roller door (it has another separate backdoor )
Qns:
a) do i need approval from pesky people aka council esp for toilet and shower?
b) will i have to worry about water proofing the floor and termite proofing?
(garage slopes away and hardly gets wet)