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Garage Conversion in Dublin
Converting an attached garage into a habitable room, office or family room. Available across all 65 areas of Dublin.
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- 📍 Coverage Area: Dublin
- 💶 Typical Cost: €20,000–€45,000
- 🛠️ Response Type: Local vetted operators
- 🛡️ Standards: Certified & insured tradespeople
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- Typical cost: €20,000–€45,000
- Covering all 65 areas across Dublin
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What is involved
Floor insulation and levelling, wall and roof insulation, infilling the garage door with a wall and window, heating, electrics and Building Regulations compliance.
A good contractor should give you a written, itemised quote, a clear timeline and details of any permissions, certificates or guarantees involved.
What to check before you hire a builder
- Ask for a fixed-price, itemised quote based on drawings and a specification
- Check they are on the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI)
- Confirm public and employers' liability insurance
- Agree stage payments tied to milestones, not dates
- Make sure an engineer or architect signs off structural work and compliance
Typical cost and what affects it
Typical Dublin price: €20,000–€45,000. The final price depends on:
- Size and complexity of the build
- Foundations, ground conditions and site access
- Structural steel and engineering
- Specification of finishes, kitchens and glazing
- Design, planning and certification fees
Prices are indicative guide ranges for Dublin and include VAT. Always get at least two written quotes for larger projects.
Garage Conversion across Dublin
We cover garage conversion in every area below. Choose your district for local information.
| District | Areas covered |
|---|---|
| North Dublin City | Artane, Cabra, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, East Wall, Fairview, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Stoneybatter |
| Dublin North Coast | Raheny, Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Howth, Sutton, Portmarnock, Malahide |
| North County Dublin | Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries |
| Dublin 15 | Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hansfield, Ashtown |
| West Dublin & Leixlip | Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan, Leixlip, Adamstown, Clondalkin |
| South West Dublin | Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham, Terenure |
| South Dublin City | Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown, Dundrum |
| Dún Laoghaire & South Coast | Blackrock, Booterstown, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney |
| Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock | Mount Merrion, Stillorgan, Goatstown, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Deansgrange |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need planning permission to convert a garage?
Converting an attached garage to living space is often exempt, but not always. Check with your council, especially if the front changes.
How much does garage conversion cost in Dublin?
Typically €20,000–€45,000, depending on the size of the property, access and specification.
How do I choose a contractor for garage conversion?
Get at least two itemised written quotes, ask to see recent similar work, and check registrations, insurance and guarantees.
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Rear extensions of up to 40 square metres can be exempt, subject to conditions on size, height and remaining garden space. Check with your council or an architect.
Do I need an architect or engineer?
Structural work needs an engineer. Larger projects benefit from an architect to design the work, handle permissions and certify compliance.
How long does an extension take?
A typical single-storey rear extension takes around three to four months on site, plus design and approval time beforehand.
How Emergency Trade Works
Emergency Trade connects you with independent, vetted local tradespeople across Dublin and the rest of Dublin. Before any work starts, ask for a written quote and check the right registration for the job: RGII for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical work.