Does building up or building out provide more ROI?

• <div><p>Since building up tends to provide useful bedrooms and other extra spaces without the need to do a lot of foundation work and cut into your yard, second stories tend to have better ROI—up to 65%—than other kinds of additions. But ROI will depend on the type of rooms you are planning and what your current house has. It’s not a very reliable way to judge the success or failure of a project, so consider other factors as well. </p></div>

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Q: How much does it cost to hire someone to build a garage?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-garage.htm">Building a garage costs</a> around <b>$29,500</b>, but prices can range from<b> $16,800 to $42,200</b>, depending on factors like size, materials, and whether it&rsquo;s attached or detached. Additional tasks like electrical work, plumbing, or custom features can increase the total. Keep in mind that labor makes up 50% to 70% of the total cost, so picking the right contractor is crucial. While the price can vary, investing in a skilled professional&mdash;with the right certifications, licenses, and experience&mdash;is money well spent to ensure a safe, high-quality build.</p></div>

Q: Do I need an architect to build a room above my garage?

• <div><p>As with most large-scale home renovation projects, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-an-architect-for-addition.htm">you&rsquo;ll need an architect</a> to map out the exact layout and specs of your above-garage room, which is required in many municipalities. Some general contractors will serve as your architect, or they may bring on a residential architect to assist with the plans. </p></div>

Q: What makes a garage count as living space?

• <div><p>For a garage to count as living space&mdash;and towards your home&rsquo;s total square footage&mdash;it needs to be attached to the rest of your home and have permanent finishings such as proper insulation, finished walls and ceilings, and adequate ventilation. It also needs to be livable at all times of the year, so it should be heated if it gets cold in the winter and cooled for hot summers.</p></div>

Q: How long does a garage conversion take?

• <div><p>A garage conversion typically takes between four and eight weeks, depending on the garage&rsquo;s size and the project&rsquo;s complexity. For a detached garage conversion, you may not experience much impact on daily life while it&rsquo;s under construction, whereas an attached garage conversion can disrupt daily life quite significantly, given its proximity to the rest of your living space. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Repaired structural damage and replaced metal roofs on two large farm barns that were over sixty years old. Painted existing metal sides. Victor and VP Roofing do very professional high quality work at a reasonable price. He is very honest and truthful in his dealings. He adds the extra...
VP Roofing & Renovation, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
The customer service was great and everything went very quicklyâ ¦I was able to do all the payment through my phone which also made things quicker and easier. The building was installed perfectly in less than 3 hours from start to finish. I would highly recommend Diamond Portable Buildings to...
Diamond Portable Buildings
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Reviewed in June 2024
I had them to build me a privacy fence built ; that was lined on both sides. They did an awesome job ; excellent craftsmanship. I highly recommend them.
Sunny's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
Avoid! Cannon Pricket is not reliable or honest. After nine months of having our $10k deposit, he did not complete our barn project. We are still waiting to receive the remainder ($3000) of our deposit back after cancelling due to his lack of communication and zero reliability. It’s a shame...
Bullard Garages & Buildings
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Reviewed in May 2020
I had a huge tree that I need to cut down. They came out the quick work of taking the tree down. Didn’t fall on my barn. I am very happy. Definitely would use again
RM Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
Excellent! The work was done in a few hours over two days. One to build the form and pour the concrete. Came back the next day to remove the form. Looks great!
Cane Creek Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
Norred's is a great company that not only does gutters but all of your home improvement's or total home Build's.
Norred Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in August 2014
We were not impressed. We decided not to use this builder. Not a custom builder. They wouldn't make changes to house plans, not even for a price. Also beware everything is a "up grade".
ADAM'S HOMES
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Reviewed in June 2014
Building a new out building for a wood shop. The location needed some excavation back into a hill to come up with a level area large enough for the 16'x20' footprint and 6' perimeter area for the installers. The work seem to grow as we moved back into the hill; we ended up using close to 80...
Dirty Heath's Bobcat/Excavator
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Reviewed in April 2014
My family first came to meet Patrick when he was part of the crew working to build a huge barn on our new farm. After a bad departure with his previous employer he continued to do odd jobs for our family. However Patrick has drug problems, is very undependable. We caught him once while...
Patrick Koester
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