Knock through garage to create more parking???
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Hi all.
My house has a double detached garage like many modern houses do ( two single garage doors with a dividing brick pillar between them and a pitched roof.)
The close is very short on parking and creates constant friction for all. Behind the garage I have some rough land of no use or anything currently.
So my idea is:
1- remove the rear wall on one side only of the garage. Obviously with a supporting lintel.
2- build a wall for rigidity from the existing dividing pillar to the rear wall
(So at this point cars can drive straight though one door, though the garage and in to the tough land)
3- blockpave the rough land.
4- electrify the door as in make it key fob activated.
5- board the rafters of the open part of the garage for neatness/stop wind getting up there etc
I'd be getting a builder to it all with particular emphasis on maintaining the structural rigidity so the whole thing doesn't collapse in a side wind and the roof owes the come off when the wind comes from the rear.
It would create many more spaces but has disadvantages such as those parking nose to tail would need to reverse out in order etc.
Does anyone have any thoughts or considerations? Would a prospective buyer view this as a positive or negative?
Tia
My house has a double detached garage like many modern houses do ( two single garage doors with a dividing brick pillar between them and a pitched roof.)
The close is very short on parking and creates constant friction for all. Behind the garage I have some rough land of no use or anything currently.
So my idea is:
1- remove the rear wall on one side only of the garage. Obviously with a supporting lintel.
2- build a wall for rigidity from the existing dividing pillar to the rear wall
(So at this point cars can drive straight though one door, though the garage and in to the tough land)
3- blockpave the rough land.
4- electrify the door as in make it key fob activated.
5- board the rafters of the open part of the garage for neatness/stop wind getting up there etc
I'd be getting a builder to it all with particular emphasis on maintaining the structural rigidity so the whole thing doesn't collapse in a side wind and the roof owes the come off when the wind comes from the rear.
It would create many more spaces but has disadvantages such as those parking nose to tail would need to reverse out in order etc.
Does anyone have any thoughts or considerations? Would a prospective buyer view this as a positive or negative?
Tia
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 21st July 07:54
catso said:
A few years back we were considering moving house. Two houses that we viewed had done just this - fitted a garage door to the rear of the garage to get a boat/car/whatever through and into the back garden.
Given the, otherwise limited parking spaces I thought it was a good idea and also made it easier getting things into and out of the rear garden as neither had much space around the side.
Thanks for feedbackGiven the, otherwise limited parking spaces I thought it was a good idea and also made it easier getting things into and out of the rear garden as neither had much space around the side.
Equus said:
Is the construction the typical modern 'developer' garage of a half brick thick wall with localised piers?
If so, talk to a structural engineer: the brick structure is very marginal in its original form, and the extension will need careful consideration and structural design.
Yes it's as you envisaged. And yes I'm aware it could all collapse like a house of cards if not done right. I'll do as you suggest ty. If so, talk to a structural engineer: the brick structure is very marginal in its original form, and the extension will need careful consideration and structural design.
Hitch said:
Would it not be better in the long run (and more attractive to future buyers) to move the garage back onto the current spare piece of land and therefore release the extra parking space in front rather than behind it?
Many buyers would find it a bit wacky that you drive through the garage to park your car and then have to reverse each car out in order to get the one you want. Buyers are a touch boring that way.
Yes have considered that. It's still possible. Main issue is the rough bit of land has a mature oak on its boundary. If I build there I fear the foundations will severe roots that keep the oak upright in the winter winds. Maybe builders hand dig around tree roots and place lintels over them?. Anyone know ?Many buyers would find it a bit wacky that you drive through the garage to park your car and then have to reverse each car out in order to get the one you want. Buyers are a touch boring that way.
Hitch said:
Many buyers would find it a bit wacky that you drive through the garage to park your car and then have to reverse each car out in order to get the one you want. Buyers are a touch boring that way.
Yes I agree not ideal. I need the space for parties and socialising when I'd stick my cars in the back so others can park in the garage and drive. Currently parking is so poor around here that even just one visitor causes neighbours to kick off. The one visitor space in the area is taken by my neighbours third car despite him having a huge front garden with lowered kerb all along but refuses to pave an extra space there. "Drives" me mad. Excuse the pun. TA14 said:
MikeStroud said:
Main issue is the rough bit of land has a mature oak on its boundary. If I build there I fear the foundations will severe roots that keep the oak upright in the winter winds. Maybe builders hand dig around tree roots and place lintels over them?. Anyone know ?
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