Building Advice: How do I go about relocating my home's boiler when converting my garage? 

Heating systems are often overlooked in home renovation plans and this can lead to design headaches or unexpected costs

Converting your garage to a home office and extending your kitchen to create a more open, usable space is smart, both for day-to-day living and for property value. Picture: Getty Images

Hi Brigid, I am planning to convert my garage and extend my kitchen to a size that exempts me from having to apply for planning permission. The garage would be moved back to join with the back wall of the kitchen, which would then be extended sideways. The garage would be converted to a home office. One problem is that the boiler house is in a small concrete shed just behind the garage. It will have to be accommodated within the extension. It will need to be replaced, probably with another oil boiler as I can’t afford an air-to-water heat pump. Can you advise me? 

Cormac.