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Narrow drive - is garage feasible?

  • 26-08-2009 8:09pm
    #1
    Waffle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭


    Hi all,
    First off I know next to nothing about construction.
    We are thinking of building a garage in our drive-way. Haven't spoken to any builders yet.
    The driveway is narrow (3m wide). The wall which is shared with neighbour is around 2m high. Its 22cm thick and the wall posts are 44cmX44cm.
    Main question is - how close to the wall can you build. Just trying to get an idea of how big a garage we could get. If we were to build it would be cavity wall, pitched roof properly insulated. Any other issues/problems you foresee. Below is an approximate ground plan.
    Thanks,
    Paul.

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Comments

  • #2
    sky6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭sky6


    This is a fairly common problem in Estate housing. The best solution is to approach your Neighbour and tell them what you want to do. Suggest to remove the existing Wall and replace it with a new Wall complete with Damp proof course and which they can also build off in the Future.
    Any other solution is doable but problematic.


  • #3
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,901 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Building off a common wall can causes more promblems that it prevents. You have no control over the standard that he uses at roof level
    OP, imo, you are best to build up against the existing wall, keep it in place, ensure eaves doesn't overhang over boundary. foundations need consideration


  • #4
    Poor Uncle Tom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    Mellor wrote: »
    Building off a common wall can causes more promblems that it prevents. You have no control over the standard that he uses at roof level
    OP, imo, you are best to build up against the existing wall, keep it in place, ensure eaves doesn't overhang over boundary. foundations need consideration
    +1

    also, is it possible to put the garage in the back garden?


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