Has anyone converted a store room into a utility?

[smallslyfox]

I have a back store room in my house. I've measured it and I could just about fit a washer and a drier in there, which would mean I would have space for a dishwasher in the kitchen. This is very appealing. It does have electricity but it's not plumbed for a washing machine. I would also need to add some sort of floor covering - tiles I guess? and probably skim the walls. Anything else I need to think of? Has anyone done similar and if so how much did it cost and what kind of tradesman do I need- Ie, is there someone who could do the whole thing for me?

If it’s got an outside wall plumbing and drains won’t be much of a problem. Lino on the floor if it’s a solid floor would be fine.
The only issue could be damp if it’s more of an outbuilding currently than part of the house.

I am in the process of converting an attached boiler room, formerly washhouse, to a utility room.
I will paint the walls with a sealant just in case, and cover them with tongue and groove wood. That way, I can easily install loads of sockets, and then paint the walls with waterproof paint, not needing a splashback.
The plumber tells me🤞that he is coming this week, to install the sink and washing machine drainage, meeting up with an outside drain. There is already a cold water feed into the room.
I will repaint the concrete floor for the time being. By the time all the cupboards are in, it will be quite a small space, so I could then get some really snazzy tiles down, which won't break the bank.

For this job, I am employing the plumber for a day, which will also include rerouting a mess of pipes coming down from the bathroom above and sprawling annoyingly all over the wall. They will end up more tidily on the outside wall. Pipes and fittings will be supplied by him. I bought a cream coloured double sink a while back for this room, with taps. All the washing machine fittings are already in place, just need moving.

Then I am employing a joiner to do the tongue and groove walls and also make cupboard carcasses, all wood supplied by him, for the deep green doors that I bought for £50 off eBay, hang them all, install countertops (recycled cream ones from the conservatory) and do any caulking, etc. Probably three days work for him.

An electrician for another day, to install brass sockets and switches that I bought second hand, all wiring, boxes, etc to be supplied by him.
The painting I will do myself. And I got a load of brass knobs from Freecycle a while back, so will replace all the wooden knobs on the cupboards.

I haven't yet got a price for the work, just an estimate of the time needed, and costs vary according to area. But I hope it helps to hear my plans..

Thank you so much both for responses! apologies i didn't see the notifications for this before. I don't currently have plumbing there so I guess that's my first step. I'm not sure if i have room for a sink but I'm not sure how much of a problem that is? i just want my washing machine OUT of my kitchen! It really helped to hear your plans @Giggorata I'd love to hear how your plans progress!

We and ours put in the brick built ex coal “shed”.