converted garage

[sharkbait]

Hi, fairly new to all this so I apologise if this is in the wrong place.

We have bought a place where the previous owners converted a garage into a 'gym' although it is basically another room complete with working toilet and shower. The issue is the room is very cold in winter and we plan to use this for an aupair. What would be the most affordable way of heating this room? We tried with an 5 fin oil heater but that was really eating into the electricity bill. Any advice would be appreciated as we really want to make this as comfortable as possible.

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Why don't you insulate it adequately?

 

[sharkbait]

do you have a rough idea on the cost of that? For an average size garage? And how much could I do myself?

Would extending the heating from the house be a realistic option?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

do you have a rough idea on the cost of that? For an average size garage? And how much could I do myself?

You could do it all yourself.

But you'll need to do the floor and roof, not just the walls.

Bear in mind you'll need Building Regulations approval for the thermal insulation, possibly also for the electrics, and Planning Permission if it is to become living accommodation.

Would extending the heating from the house be a realistic option?

Hard to tell from here....

 

[sharkbait]

ok, thanks... definitely warrants further investigation..