Garage Space Enhancement

Garage Space Enhancement

  • Type: Garage widening and lengthening (Garage Space Enhancement)
  • Main Goal: Create a more functional space and improve accessibility.
  • Location: South Norfolk

Overview

Following a site visit by our surveyor Austin to discuss project requirements, the customer explained that it was a daily struggle to get two cars; a large sports SUV and a sports convertible, into the garage because of an awkward entrance and a lack of space.

Challenges Identified

The existing structure posed several challenges:

  • Tight parking: The garage’s length was insufficient for the largest vehicle due to the original door being fitted behind the brickwork.
  • Structural obstruction: An oak pillar supporting a canopy overhang restricted manoeuvrability when entering the garage.
  • Utility access: Lack of internal space made it difficult to reach the vehicle charging point inside.
  • Floor deterioration: The existing flooring exhibited cracking and flaking, requiring a durable and aesthetic resurfacing solution.

Before work started showing oak pillar

Tailored Solution

Our dedicated team performed a thorough assessment and recommended the following improvements to enhance customer experience and satisfaction, including to make access easier with a complete redesign of the entryway.

This included:

Garage Space Enhancement & Reconfiguration
  • We advised and implemented a 20 cm extension by repositioning the entrance forward of its original position as a ‘between fit’.
  • Space enhancement, by repositioning the garage door using a new double Hormann LPU42 M Rib in Black Woodgrain – giving the width and length to provide the accessibility and extra internal capacity needed.
Building Works & Structural Modifications
  • Removal of obstructive oak post, improving vehicle manoeuvrability when entering the garage.
  • Installation of a C-shape steel RSJ to wrap around the oak beam, ensuring structural integrity.
  • Lintel treated with zinc oxide grey paint, a standard practice we follow to prevent oxidation and prolong durability.
  • Wooden side cladding removed to widen the entrance further, allowing effortless parking and access to the EV charger inside the garage.
Aesthetic & Functional Enhancements
  • The door colour and woodgrain finish were chosen to match the feather edge boarding of the building and harmonise with the surrounding architectural styles in the surrounding area.
  • Flooring upgraded with Fusion MMA GarageTuff Resin in dark grey, offering a permanent surfacing solution that prevents further deterioration, backed by a 10-year warranty.

Completed resin floor

Outcome

By implementing this solution, we successfully:

  • Created ample room for the SUV and convertible.
  • Improved garage access and manoeuvrability.
  • Provided a visually cohesive and durable finish.
  • Ensured long-term resilience with high-quality materials and protective coatings.

This project highlights the breadth and depth of our service, from structural modifications to aesthetic detailing, delivering a fully optimised garage space tailored to a client’s needs.

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