Garage conversions in Olton
Utility rooms, shower rooms and bedrooms, built where the car used to go. We work across Olton, Elmdon and Lyndon, close to home.
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How much does a garage conversion cost in Olton?
Work out yoursConverting a single garage in Olton typically costs £14,500 to £23,000, VAT included (what that includes). A garage utility room usually starts from around £13,000.
VAT is in every price, which is the same across Solihull and was checked on 14 October 2026.
1 in 7 Olton applications named a utility room, more than any other room.
A utility room, a shower room or a bedroom, without moving.
Planning applications in B92 naming a utility room, 2016 to October 2026: 17 of 125. Council records via PlanIt.
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Will a garage conversion add value to my Olton home?
Usually, yes. A garage turned into a signed-off bedroom can add about £28,000 to £39,000 to an average Solihull semi, which sells for about £352,000.
After utility rooms, Olton applications named shower rooms and bedrooms most. Solihull semis, the most common house here, run to about 88 square metres.
| Solihull house | Can add about |
|---|---|
| Semi-detached | £28,000 to £39,000 |
| Terraced | £24,000 to £27,000 |
| Detached | £33,000 to £35,000 |
Indicative figures for one signed-off bedroom, from Nationwide's 2023 research, Solihull figures in the House Price Index (July 2026) and energy certificates. The figure is before any effect of no longer having a garage.
Planning in Olton, in short
Seldom neededWork kept inside the garage rarely needs a planning application to Solihull Council.
121 of 122 approvedDecided Olton applications since 2016. None were refused; the one other was withdrawn.
A separate home is differentOne Olton owner twice failed to prove a garage had been lived in as a separate home for four years.
Source: council records collected by PlanIt, and Solihull's refusal letters, read in October 2026.
Where Olton homeowners convert their garages
Olton homeowners, in B92, applied 125 times to convert a garage from 2016 to October 2026.
Neighbouring Shirley made 299 and Solihull town centre 259. Homes that converted without an application do not show up in these numbers.
Applications in Olton (B92)
- B92 Olton125
Pins show Solihull postcode districts, growing with the applications each made, 2016 to October 2026. Records from the council, via PlanIt.
Olton garage conversions: your questions
Have a question about your house? Ask when you get in touch and we will cover it at the visit.
Ask us a questionDo I need planning permission to convert my garage in Olton?
Not normally. An inside conversion that stays part of your home rarely needs an application. Turning the garage into a separate home is a different matter and does need permission. Solihull Council.
Can I turn my garage into a utility room and a shower room?
Yes, and those are the rooms Olton applications named most. A garage utility room usually starts from around £13,000, and a downstairs WC typically adds £3,000 to £5,000. Garage utility rooms.
What is the four year rule?
It was the time after which a garage lived in as a separate home, without permission, could become lawful. In England it is now ten years where the change was made on or after 25 April 2024. Either way you have to prove it: one Olton owner was refused twice because the evidence fell short.
Can I keep part of the garage?
Yes. An insulated, fire-resisting wall goes across, leaving a room behind and storage in front with the garage door. Prices usually start from around £9,000.
How long does a garage conversion take in Olton?
About two to four weeks on site for a single garage. Plumbing for a utility or shower room adds a little. We can talk through the timing for yours at the visit.
Do you cover my part of Olton?
Yes: Olton, Elmdon, Lyndon and the streets around Olton station and the reservoir, plus Hampton-in-Arden.
Get a price for your Olton garage
Tell us where in Olton you live and what you want the garage to become.
- A visit to measure up comes first.
- You get the price in writing before work begins.
- Typical prices are listed above, so you can check them first.