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Garage conversion cost in South West

South West build costs run at 105% of the UK national average, across councils including Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Exeter. A 20m² example at mid-range spec: £78,076–£105,632. Adjust the size and spec below for your project.

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Garage conversion cost by size and spec in South West

SizeBasicMid-rangePremium
15£40,665–£55,017£58,557–£79,224£83,859–£113,457
20£54,219–£73,356£78,076–£105,632£111,812–£151,276
30£81,329–£110,033£117,114–£158,448£167,719–£226,913

Does a garage conversion need planning permission?

Council planning fees in South West

Each council sets its own fees and decision times. See your council’s page for the exact figures.

Garage conversion cost in other regions

Cost bands refreshed quarterly from published 2026 UK cost guides.