Does homeowners insurance cover a detached garage?

<div><p>Yes, you should be able to cover your detached garage on your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-know-your-homeowners-insurance.htm">homeowners insurance policy</a>. Most policies will automatically cover it as a “separate structure,” but policies differ widely. It’s best to confirm with your insurance company whether or not it will cover the detached garage before starting this extensive project.</p></div>

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Q: Is it less expensive to build a garage or buy a kit?

<div><p>It&rsquo;s typically less expensive to buy a garage-building kit than to build a garage from scratch if you&rsquo;re supplying all the labor. However, unless you are an experienced builder, you will still need to hire pros to install the foundation, concrete floor, and add electrical and plumbing to your garage kit. In that case, it&rsquo;s worth the investment to build a garage through a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garage-builders/">local garage builder</a> who can coordinate the hiring of other necessary pros.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to remodel a garage?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remodel-garage.htm">cost to remodel a garage</a> is around <b>$18,000</b>, ranging from <b>$1,500 to $50,000</b>, depending on size, materials, location, and other factors like plumbing and electrical. Garage remodels that include changing the roof and walls add significant expenses to the project. Plus, you can expect to pay about <b>$1,400</b> for the building conversion permits. For a simple remodel, like painting interior walls and recoating the garage floor, it will cost about <b>$2 to $5 per square foot</b>.</p></div>

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Last update on August 23, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
Above All Garages was a very professional company. Their work was excellent. They were very patient in showing us how to work our new garage door. I highly recommend them.
Above All Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Great job with removing junk and organizing garage
QC's All Trucking And Junk Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Jose painted the exterior trim and garage door on my house. Great rate and responded to all communication promptly. The team arrived on time, completed the job on time, cleaned up after themselves and did great work. I had such a great experience I had them return this spring to pressure wash...
J&G Drywall & Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Great experience with this company. Project was a large residential roof with angles of various steepness plus a detached garage. The owner is honest and easy to work with and the crew was quick, efficient and friendly. Got home from work the day the crew finished and the only sign they had been...
SEAL-TITE
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Reviewed in October 2014
Response to requested service was extremely quick, work was done timely and with proficiency, they were knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Discussed other potential problems with garage door, made recommendations and scheduled an appointment to make those repairs.
Statham's Superior Garage Door Service
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Reviewed in May 2014
Very nice guys and very satisfied with the job they did replacing the garage door and the price.
AffordableGarageDoors.com
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Reviewed in October 2011
I found The Garage to be very professional and honest. I went in to them with a report from another company for a second opinion. They checked the issues and told me that all of the recommended repairs were not necessary. I had them fix what needed to be done and was very happy with the...
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Garage pros in Cherokee

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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Providing professional solutions in various trades and services for several years in the community.

"Pedro was very polite and professional. He quickly fixed the problem, and even reattached my dryer hose, which was a big help, as I always have trouble attaching it securely. 10/10"

Carrie P on May 2024

Providing professional solutions in various trades and services for several years in the community.

"Pedro was very polite and professional. He quickly fixed the problem, and even reattached my dryer hose, which was a big help, as I always have trouble attaching it securely. 10/10"

Carrie P on May 2024

R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road

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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

Nichols Construction And Property Management INC.

583 Union Hill Cemetery Road

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Nichols Construction And Property Management INC.

583 Union Hill Cemetery Road

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3 years of experience

We are a local family owned business that takes pride in our work. Our goal is to give customers the experience they deserve. Honesty,Respect, and clear communication is our top priorities.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Here at Simmons Concrete we can do any type of concrete work you want from driveways, patios, sidewalks, walls, foundations and footings. We do stamped and decorative work and we do it with quality, effort and do jobs the way you want it. we also offer site preparation and skid steer services.

"They did an excellent job on my concrete pavilion slab and driveway widening project. Good family owned business who worked hard every day on the job."

Robert L on July 2024

"They did an excellent job on my concrete pavilion slab and driveway widening project. Good family owned business who worked hard every day on the job."

Robert L on July 2024

Fairview Electrical and Plumbing

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Fairview Electrical and Plumbing

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Free onsite estimate

I have 15 years of home building, electrical service, and remodeling experience. I have built and worked on everything from average to million dollar homes, solar fields, generators mobile homes, storage units, boat docks, commercial buildings, and 1,000,000 sq. Ft. government facilities. I am currently building a government facility on the Redstone Arsenal. I can handle jobs of all sizes and difficulties.

AllSouth Construction Services

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AllSouth Construction Services

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Alabama state Licensed Home Builder and remodeler. We can handle all of your home improvement and remodeling needs! Serving the shoals and surrounding areas!

10 years of experience

We offer quality work at an affordable price! We are here to help you with all your project.. no matter what size your job is... WE CAN HELP!

Ogle Contractors

703 North Anniston Avenue

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Ogle Contractors

703 North Anniston Avenue

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Emergency services offered

Do everything from yards to building

American Construction and Development LLC

80 Canyon Trail

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American Construction and Development LLC

80 Canyon Trail

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American Construction and Development LLC is an Alabama-based construction company specializing in residential construction and remodeling projects. We have over 20 years experience in the construction field and strive to provide quality work at an affordable price. We are knowledgeable in a variety of construction trades such as roofing, flooring, siding, gutters, window replacement, exterior additions, interior remodels, etc. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Call us for a free quote today!

35 years of experience

All your roofing needs all your outside needs then bath rooms new showers stand in showers back splashes if you got a dream let me make it real you see it i can build it

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FAQs for garage service projects in Cherokee, AL

Yes, you should be able to cover your detached garage on your homeowners insurance policy. Most policies will automatically cover it as a “separate structure,” but policies differ widely. It’s best to confirm with your insurance company whether or not it will cover the detached garage before starting this extensive project.

It’s typically less expensive to buy a garage-building kit than to build a garage from scratch if you’re supplying all the labor. However, unless you are an experienced builder, you will still need to hire pros to install the foundation, concrete floor, and add electrical and plumbing to your garage kit. In that case, it’s worth the investment to build a garage through a local garage builder who can coordinate the hiring of other necessary pros.

The cost to convert a carport into a garage averages about $22,000, ranging from about $15,000 and $55,000. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:

Add insulation: $1 per square foot
Add drywall: $1–$3 per square foot
Add window: $450–$2,000 per window
Add outlets: $75–$500
Add garage door: $250–$11,200
Enclose framing: $5–$13 per square foot
Replace roofing: $1,000–$2,000

The cost to build a detached garage for two cars costs about $26,400 on average. Prices range from $19,200 to $33,600, depending on your location, the garage size, height, materials, and site prep required. Additional cost factors include any plumbing, electrical wiring, and insulation. If you need to build a concrete foundation for a new detached garage, you can expect to pay $1,000 to $8,600 for this essential addition.

The average cost to remodel a garage is around $18,000, ranging from $1,500 to $50,000, depending on size, materials, location, and other factors like plumbing and electrical. Garage remodels that include changing the roof and walls add significant expenses to the project. Plus, you can expect to pay about $1,400 for the building conversion permits. For a simple remodel, like painting interior walls and recoating the garage floor, it will cost about $2 to $5 per square foot.

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