# Garage Conversion Cost Dublin | 2026 Prices and What's Included > Garage conversion cost in Dublin in 2026: typically €15,000–€45,000 depending on insulation, flooring, heating and structural work. What drives it. URL: https://structuralengineer.ie/guide/garage-conversion-cost-dublin/ Cost Guide # Garage Conversion Cost in Dublin (2026) What it costs to turn an integral or attached garage into a room in Dublin, and where the structural money goes. By StructuralEngineer.ie · Reviewed by Joachim Louw, CEng MIEI · Updated 19 October 2026 [StructuralEngineer.ie](https://structuralengineer.ie/)'s summary of published Irish figures: a garage conversion in Dublin typically costs **€15,000–€45,000**, with a basic conversion around **€20,000–€25,000**. Insulation, flooring, heating, windows and any structural work drive where you land. No Dublin-specific 2026 source exists, so treat these as national ranges. Garage conversion cost in Dublin is mostly about turning a cold, low, uninsulated shell into a room that meets the Building Regulations. The structure is usually a modest share of the budget, but it’s the part that has to be right first. ## Typical costs at a glance | Item | Typical range | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Basic conversion | €20,000–€25,000 | Insulation, infill wall, window, finishes | | Full range | €15,000–€45,000 | Depends on spec and structural work | | Opening into the house (load-bearing) | €2,500–€5,000 | Steel, padstones, making good | | Structural engineering | Small share | Infill foundation, lintels, openings, sign-off | ## Where the money goes **The infill wall.** A cavity wall where the garage door was, on a foundation designed for it. Garage thresholds usually have little or no footing. **The floor.** Garage slabs are often a step below the house and uninsulated. A new damp-proof membrane, insulation and screed or a raised timber floor brings it level and meets Parts C and L. **Walls and ceiling.** Insulation and plasterboard, and fire separation if part of the garage stays. **Openings.** A window in the infill wall, and often a doorway or full opening through to the kitchen. **Services.** Heating, electrics and ventilation. ## What pushes the price up - Opening through to the house where the wall is load-bearing - A cracked or uneven slab that needs breaking out - Drains or a soil stack running through the garage - Higher-spec finishes, underfloor heating or a utility area - Changes to the front elevation that need planning permission ## Bottom line Budget €15,000–€45,000, with a basic Dublin garage conversion around €20,000–€25,000. Get the infill foundation and any opening into the house designed first. For a fixed engineering fee, call [01 270 9764](tel:+35312709764). Want a fixed fee for your job? Call 01 270 9764. Callback the same working day. Fixed fee confirmed in writing before the visit. [Call 01 270 9764](tel:+35312709764) [Request a fixed quote](https://structuralengineer.ie/contact/) ## Frequently asked questions **Is a garage conversion cheaper than an extension?** Usually, per square metre, because the walls, roof and foundations already exist. The structural work is limited to the infill wall, new openings and any opening through to the house. **Does a garage conversion need planning permission?** Converting an integral or attached garage is often exempted development, counted against the rear extension allowance. Estate conditions and changes to the front can affect that, so get a Section 5 declaration from your council if unsure. **Does opening the garage into the kitchen add much?** It adds a steel beam and padstones if the wall is load-bearing, which it often is, plus making good. That typically sits in the €2,500–€5,000 range for an internal opening with one storey above. Sources - [OnlineTradesmen.ie: Garage conversion costs and ideas](https://www.onlinetradesmen.ie/Blog/garage-conversions-costs-ideas.aspx) - [OnlineTradesmen.ie: Create the space you need](https://www.onlinetradesmen.ie/AMP_EDN/5129/create-space-you-need-617.amp.html) - [Cork Demolitions: Cost to remove a load-bearing wall](https://corkdemolitions.ie/cost-to-remove-load-bearing-wall/) Get a fixed engineering fee Two short steps. We call back the same working day. Prefer to talk? [Call 01 270 9764](tel:+35312709764). A live person answers during office hours. [Related service Garage Conversions Door infill walls, lintels and floor build-ups for converting an integral garage. See the service](https://structuralengineer.ie/garage-conversion-structural-engineer/) Talk it through 01 270 9764 Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 [Call now](tel:+35312709764) ### More guides - [45m2 Extension Exemption: What Changed in July 2026 Rear extensions up to 45 m² no longer need planning permission. 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