ᐅ Is it possible to install a utility room in a garage?

@bortel: Utility connection fees include a flat length of the lines, for example 12.5 meters (41 feet). Any length beyond that must be paid per meter, but this usually remains within reasonable limits. However, whether longer distances are preferable is discussed, for example, by @Jochen 104.

I just wanted to know if it is generally feasible. A colleague of mine said it wasn’t possible for him. The water meter and gas connection should have the shortest route from the street to the house, which is why, in his case, they are located in the garage next to the door in the corner.
Our architect’s suggestion is to have the utility/technical room behind the garage. Now I’m unsure if this is possible.

Some general contractors (GCs) do not want this, especially when the garage is not constructed by the GC. In such cases, they argue using reasons like long pipeline routes, the controlled mechanical ventilation system, or similar issues.

But actually, most just want the heating system they supply to be installed in the house they build. I can partly understand that.

That’s why I am glad to now be working with a company that also builds the garage for me and did not recommend a prefabricated garage.

bortel schrieb:
I was only asking if it is generally feasible.

Anything is possible!!! Whether it makes sense is another matter, and @Jochen104 has explained it well (long piping routes to the installations INSIDE the house, longer waiting times for example with water).
Also, keep in mind that the connection lines outside the house must not be built over – in emergencies, digging will be necessary... which means additional costs per meter...

bortel schrieb:
A colleague told me it wasn’t possible for him. The water meter and gas connection should follow the shortest route...

“Should” means something different than “must”!

To give an idea, here is a first draft.
Do the distances seem significantly longer to you? I like that the utility room is not inside the main house.

Jochen104 schrieb:

Some general contractors refuse to do this, especially if the garage is not built by the general contractor. They argue about long cable runs, controlled ventilation systems, or similar issues.

I can understand that well; installing technical equipment in a prefabricated garage is also not that easy.

Jochen104 schrieb:

But basically, most just want the heating system they supply to be installed in the house they build. I can partly understand that too.

That also makes the most sense when the equipment is placed inside the heated building envelope.

Jochen104 schrieb:

That’s why I’m glad I’m now working with a company that is also building the garage for me and didn’t just recommend a prefabricated garage.

Primarily, it’s a question of cost and effort.

Regards, Bauexperte