Converting garage to make space for pool table

collinsca

thanks both for that info - really useful.

my current thinking is an outside table as suggested by someone on this thread would work well… seems to run well as you can get a slate bed…

A lot cheaper than converting garage or buying a shed

just need to convince the wife!

dinosaur66

took this a few seconds ago / came painted and installed 6 years ago maybe more/ time flys but would need a larger one for a pool table

i have a pool table albeit it is over 20 years old and needs a new cloth

collinsca

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81944366#Comment_81944366

wow that like a tardis getting that table in there! ;)

Lucky - nice table but yeh needs a re cloth !

so the size of that or twice the size WOULD fit in the garden but it would take up so much room it would look odd and I don’t think the wife would rubber stamp it!

casper_gutman

I feel like the ability to move the table on some sort of rollers/sliders could be useful, even if you weren't going to move it during the game. You could position is close to the bifolds when playing on a fine day, so you'd have full space all round the table, or move it into a central position in the garage for play in wet weather - albeit the space would be tight and you'd have to use short cues.

Another thought would be to position the table close to the bifolds and install a rainproof cover - something like a glass veranda - outside to increase the chances of being able to play with the doors open.

collinsca

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81944397#Comment_81944397

thanks- some good thoughts there….

I’m not willing to use short cues… if I’m going to do this I’m doing it properly so I can use good cues… a slate table is 2k minimum (outdoor at least)… so I want to make the most of it :)

dinosaur66

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81944391#Comment_81944391

the table is in my loft not my shed / no way could a pool table fit in my shed which is 16 by 8

dinosaur66

this shed in the photo is 16 by 8 but shed companys make them bespoke so up to you to pick any size you want

so if you have a flat garden and it is 26 wide and 30 foot long you could have a 24 foot shed by 12 foot- leaves 1 foot at the back and 1 foot either side and 18 foot of garden left

i use it all year round as an office -the double glazing opens out when its hot and the insulation and flooring and gas fire keep it warm enough in winter -ocassionally my wi fi is a bit weak

i wish i ordered a 24 by 8 now.

my garden is 72 foot wide but only 17 foot deep

collinsca

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81944430#Comment_81944430

yeh I was kidding re the tardis ;)

this is my garden and garage

dinosaur66

it looks very flat which is ideal

counting the pavers it looks about 18 to 20 foot wide and 22 foot back to your planters

i know extending the garage is very expensive to do now

me i like no maintence so the shed would not worry me going in there but it would make the garden tiny

but you do have the side access gate for them to install it with ease

they need 1 foot space all around

casper_gutman

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81944448#Comment_81944448

If you look at building a very large shed covering a substantial part of the garden then beware that you may well not be able to do this as permitted development. Assuming permitted development rights haven't already been removed or restricted, then in England an outbuilding won't be permitted development and will need a full planning application if:

"(b) the total area of ground covered by buildings, enclosures and containers within the curtilage (other than the original dwellinghouse) would exceed 50% of the total area of the curtilage (excluding the ground area of the original dwellinghouse)"

From: Permitted development rights for householders: technical guidance - GOV.UK