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▲ Renovation type · Garage conversion PLAN N°GAR-2026 / SCALE 1:50 / 06.2026

Garage conversion drawings across the Netherlands

An extra room, home office or studio without building an extension. Your garage or outbuilding already has the space; it only needs to be made liveable. We make the drawing with change of use from €549 incl. VAT and arrange the permit if needed. We plan delivery by arrangement.

€549
Starting price
Drawing + use change (incl. VAT)
+1space
Extra room
Without adding an extension
Fast
Delivery time
Rush for a surcharge
930
Projects
Since 2016, across the Netherlands
§01 What is the

What is a garage conversion?

Converting a garage means making an unheated, uninsulated space liveable as an extra room, office or studio: insulating, closing up the garage door and connecting the installations. Drawing with change of use from €549 incl. VAT. We plan delivery by arrangement (rush available for a surcharge). If a permit is needed, allow 8 weeks for the municipal decision period. You follow your entire application live in your own online file, from quote to delivery.

Converting a garage into living space means making an unheated, uninsulated space ready to live in: insulating, sealing and connecting to the building services. These are the elements we draw.

GARAGE → WONEN 1 2 3 4 5 6
  • 1
    Insulated floor

    A new insulated floor build-up is laid over the existing garage floor, often with underfloor heating. This ensures compliance with insulation requirements for residential use.

  • 2
    Closed-off garage door

    The garage door is bricked up or replaced by an insulated facade with a window frame or shopfront for daylight and insulation.

  • 3
    New window frame or shopfront

    A window or glazed facade in the new wall ensures sufficient daylight. Custom width and layout, in keeping with the property.

  • 4
    Roof and ceiling insulation

    The existing roof or ceiling receives an insulation package. Crucial for comfort, acoustics and your energy label.

  • 5
    Wall and cavity insulation

    The existing walls are insulated from the inside or cavity-filled. This turns a cold garage wall into a warm living wall.

  • 6
    Services and ventilation

    Connection to electricity, heating and mechanical ventilation. Living space requires adequate air circulation and power outlets.

§02 Quick check

Do you need a building permit?

Four questions, about 30 seconds. No obligation.

1
Is the garage attached or freestanding?
2
Does the facade stay the same or will there be a window or shopfront?
3
Is your property a (national) listed building?
4
Do you know whether a residential designation and parking standard apply?
✓ Often feasible, check change of use

Converting an attached garage is often permit-exempt, but using it as living space is a change of use that must comply with the zoning plan. We assess your situation and arrange the permit if needed. From €549 incl. VAT. Request a no-obligation quote for your exact situation.

§03 Costs

Calculate your garage conversion price

Indicative calculator. The drawing is a fixed price; the construction you commission separately through a contractor.

Your situation

What you pay with us

Lines excl. VAT

  • Construction drawing + change of use€453.72
  • Selected add-ons€0
  • Rush (surcharge)€0
Total incl. VAT €549
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The build itself is then handled by a contractor (not by us):
Construction costs conversion± €28,000

* We handle design, change of use and (if required) the building permit. Construction is carried out separately by a contractor; indicatively budget €1,000 to €1,800 per m² for insulation, window frames, flooring and installations. Request a quote for exact drawing costs.

Amounts shown are incl. VAT (consumer price); the amount below the total is the amount without VAT. Your personal quote always shows the exact total price.

§04 Packages

Choose your package

Every package includes the drawing. Add structural calculation or the full permit route.

Drawing

from €549 incl. VAT
  • Existing + new floor plans, elevations, relevant sections and site plan to scale
  • PDF + DWG files, suitable for the municipality and your contractor
  • Fixed price upfront, no cost surprises

Not included

  • Structural calculation
  • Submitted to the municipality
  • 3D visualisation
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Drawing + structural calculation

from €1,088 incl. VAT
  • Everything in Drawing
  • Load schedule per Eurocode, member/support sizing, checked against the Bbl building code
  • Signed off by our own structural engineer, internally checked before release

Not included

  • Submitted to the municipality
  • 3D visualisation
Request this package →
  • Our own structural engineers and drafters work per Eurocode and check against the Bbl building code; every drawing and calculation is reviewed internally by our checkers before release.
  • 930 projects since 2016, and 90% clears the aesthetics review (welstand) on the first pass — meaning: no design change needed after the municipality's first assessment.
  • 4.9 out of 13 reviews for this type of renovation (18 projects since 2016).
§05 Three variants

What will your new space be?

From a simple extra room to a full studio with its own facilities. We advise on what is permitted and what suits your home.

Full living room with glass facade

The garage door makes way for a wide shopfront with plenty of natural light. The garage becomes a bright, fully functional living space as part of the home.

  • FunctionLiving room
  • PermitOften
  • Lead timeOn quote
Price on quote

Studio or care annex

A self-contained studio with its own facilities, ideal for a care arrangement, an au pair or rental. A building permit and change of use are often required.

  • FunctionIndependent
  • PermitRequired
  • Lead timeOn quote
Price on quote
§06 Comparison

Garage conversion vs alternatives

Converting a garage is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to make existing square metres usable: the space is already there. Here is how it compares to an extension and a roof extension.

Garage conversion

  • Fastest route: from €549 incl. VAT
  • Space already exists, no extension needed
  • 12-40 m² immediately usable
  • Delivery planned by arrangement
  • Check function change

Extension

  • Design from €599 incl. VAT
  • Often permit-free (rear)
  • 6-20 m² additional floor area
  • Delivery planned by arrangement
  • Actually adding a new structure

Roof extension

  • Design from €649 incl. VAT
  • Permit always required
  • 20-50 m² full additional floor
  • 8-week permit
  • Increases the property value
§07 What is allowed where

What is permitted where?

The renovation is often permit-free, but the change of use to residential space varies per municipality and zoning plan. A few typical situations.

Site plan
Type
Permit
Price
Change of use
Attached, residential use
Room
Usually exempt
On quote
Smooth
Attached, parking standard applies
Room / living room
Required
On quote
Please note
Detached outbuilding, studio
Studio
Required
On quote
Required
Listed building / conservation area
Custom work
Required
On quote
Very strict
Care annex, independent facilities
Studio
Required
On quote
Often possible
§08 Case study

Example project: garage converted to home office

CASE · AMERSFOORT · 05.2026

Attached garage converted into a home office

Example project · extension · change of use · extra study room

+16 m² space
1 change of use
€549 incl. VAT our design
Fast drawing

Challenge: A family in Amersfoort was using their attached garage as a storage room and wanted to turn it into a proper home office. They were unsure whether it was simply permitted and whether the space could be made warm enough.

Our approach: We assessed the residential zoning and parking standard: the garage did not count as a mandatory parking space, so the change of use was feasible. We drew an insulated floor, a sealed garage door with new frame, roof and wall insulation and the connection to electricity and heating.

Result: 16 m² of extra living area, a bright and warm home office and a neat change of use. Drawing planned by arrangement; the conversion by the contractor in a few weeks.

§09 Additional info

Change of use, financing & insulation

Converting a garage is a relatively small intervention with a big impact. What you still need to know.

Change of use?

Converting an attached garage is often permit-free. However, using it as living space must be checked against the zoning plan: residential designation and parking standards. We verify this for your address.

SOURCE · OMGEVINGSWET 2026

Include insulation

A garage is usually uninsulated. During the conversion you properly insulate the floor, walls and roof in one go. More comfortable and beneficial for your energy label.

ADVICE · Rc ≥ 6.3 new section

Renovation mortgage

A garage conversion often increases the living area and property value and can be co-financed through a renovation mortgage (up to 106% of the post-renovation value).

BRON · NHG.NL 2026
§10 Frequently asked questions

FAQ about garage conversions

Q01Do I need a permit to convert my garage?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. The renovation itself (converting an attached garage beneath the existing roof) is often permit-free. However, using the space as living accommodation is a change of use that can conflict with the environmental plan, for example the residential designation or the parking standard. In that case, a permit is required. We check your situation free of charge.

Q02What does the drawing for a garage conversion cost?

The drawing including change of use costs from €549 incl. VAT. Construction itself (by a contractor) is indicatively between €1,000 and €1,800 per m², depending on insulation, window frames, floor and installations.

Q03Is it permitted under the zoning plan and parking standards?

This varies by municipality. Many municipalities apply a parking standard under which a garage counts as a parking space. If that space disappears, you often need to be able to park elsewhere or apply for an exemption. We check the zoning plan and parking standard for your address.

Q04Do I need to close off the garage door?

Yes, if converting to living space. The garage door is bricked up or replaced by an insulated facade with a window or glazed frame. This meets the requirements for insulation, daylight and ventilation. We draw the new facade layout.

Q05How long does it take?

We plan the drawing by arrangement; rush is available for a surcharge. If a permit is needed for the change of use, allow 8 weeks for the municipal decision period. The conversion itself often takes a few weeks.

Q06Do you work across the Netherlands?

Yes. We draw garage conversions across the Netherlands. We do the drawings remotely; any permit or change-of-use application is submitted to your municipality. For every municipality we know or check the zoning plan.

◆ Garage ombouwen in de praktijk

18 garage conversion projects since 2016

13 clients rated their garage conversion project with an average of 4,8 out of 5 stars. A few of their comments:

KV
Kim de V.Rotterdam · Garage conversion
★★★★★

Geweldige service en duidelijke communicatie.

Garage conversion
AŞ
Ali Ş.Den Haag · Garage conversion
★★★★★

Great help with the permit application for the garage conversion. The municipality of Den Haag had a few questions about the aesthetic review, but they were resolved quickly.

Garage conversion
JV
Jan de V.Rotterdam · Garage conversion
★★★★★

We needed drawings quickly for our garage conversion in Rotterdam. Tekenpunt handled this fantastically. The environmental permit went through first time.

Garage conversion
AD
A. van D.Apeldoorn · Garage conversion
★★★★★

Very professional firm. The construction drawings for our garage conversion were highly detailed. Exactly what we were looking for, and the contractor could get straight to work.

Garage conversion

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§12 Plan your garage conversion

Start your garage conversion today

A fixed-price quote as soon as possible. Free check whether your change of use is feasible. No obligation.

Last updated: October 2026