13/07/2026
🌧️ FROM A LEAKING OUTBUILDING TO A SPACE THE CUSTOMER CAN FINALLY ENJOY 🏡🥰
Some projects are about creating extra space…
This one was about making the space the customer already had work properly.
When we first arrived, the existing garage and utility area was showing its age. The old corrugated roof had reached the end of its life, water was finding its way in, and the layout simply wasn't making the best use of the available space.
Rather than patching things up, the customer chose to invest in a complete transformation—and we're delighted they trusted the JSW team to bring their vision to life.
Over the course of the project, we stripped everything back and started again.
The old roof was completely removed before a brand-new timber roof structure was built and finished with a GRP fibreglass roof, new leadwork, fascias, soffits and guttering, giving the property a modern, low-maintenance roof that's built to stand the test of time.
Inside, the layout was opened up by removing internal walls, creating a much larger and brighter utility room that now feels like a natural extension of the existing kitchen, while also improving access into the garage and making that space far more practical for everyday use.
To ensure the new space was as comfortable as it is attractive, we fully insulated the utility area, installed a tanking system where required, plasterboarded and skimmed throughout, before screeding the floor ready for a beautiful wood-grain effect cushion vinyl finish.
We also supplied and fitted the customer's new utility kitchen, giving them a practical, modern workspace that perfectly complements the rest of the home.
As part of the project we also completed:
✔️ New windows installed to improve natural light
✔️ Fire doors fitted where required to meet Building Regulations
✔️ New electrics installed throughout the garage
✔️ New plumbing alterations completed to suit the new kitchen layout
One of the biggest challenges on this project was replacing the roof.
With the property's mains electrical supply, consumer unit and newly installed boiler all located within the garage, the building couldn't be left exposed to the weather at any stage. Careful planning, a close eye on the forecast and great teamwork meant we were able to complete the roof safely and keep everything protected throughout.
It's projects like these that remind us why we love what we do. Taking an old, tired and leaking space and turning it into somewhere warm, practical and built to last is incredibly rewarding—and seeing how happy the customer was with the finished result made all the hard work worthwhile.
A huge thank you to the fantastic local businesses who helped us deliver another successful project:
🔹 Matt McGuire Plumbing & Heating – Plumbing installation
🔹 APEX Electrical Lancashire – Electrical installation Apex Electrical Lancashire LTD
🔹 TLC Windows – Supply and installation of the new TLC Windows Ltd
🔹 Howdens Morecambe – Supply of the internal doors Howdens
📸 Take a look through the before, during and after photos to see the transformation from start to finish. The difference really is incredible.
Thinking about renovating your home?
Whether it's a garage renovation, utility room, extension, structural alterations, roofing, plastering or a complete property refurbishment, we'd love to help.
📞 Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quotation.
🌐 www.jswbuildingandplastering.co.uk
JSW Building & Plastering Ltd
Building homes. Creating spaces. Delivering quality with pride.