Are prefabricated garages worth it?

• <div><p>A prefab, or prefabricated garage, requires far less construction work than one with a foundation and frame, but it’s not nearly as desirable and may not be a worthwhile option. A prefabricated garage won’t be as durable or long-lasting, and it doesn’t provide the same protection for your belongings and vehicles. Plus, you can use a standard garage for more uses—like living space—whereas a prefab garage only serves as a space for storage. Lastly, building a traditional garage will add to your home value, while a prefab garage usually won’t.</p></div>

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Q: Does a garage add value to your property?

• <div><p>Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance. </p></div>

Q: What adds more value, a garage or extra room?

• <div><p>It depends on a lot of factors, but generally speaking, added living space is more desirable to most buyers, which means an extra room will be more valuable than a traditional garage. The utility of the new space will determine how much ROI you&rsquo;ll see. An additional bedroom will generally be more valuable than a living room or family room, and converting your garage to a bedroom with a bathroom will likely add the most value.</p></div>

Q: Is a garage considered living space?

• <div><p>In some cases, a detached garage can be considered extra living space, but you will need to gain permission and comply with your local building code. Depending on where you live, you may need permits for a variety of installations, including electrical work, plumbing, and structural work. Many homeowners make the mistake of converting a garage into a living space without acquiring permits, which can result in hefty fines and even the removal of your hard work. Furthermore, a detached garage doesn&rsquo;t add to the livable square footage of your home when it&rsquo;s time to sell.</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>

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Reviewed in February 2024
Peffer Const. Co did A LOT of work at our house - a 2-BR 1-BA addition (660 sq. ft.) and two bathroom renovations. We are very pleased with the work and the results! Mr. Peffer has a wealth of experience in building trades so can readily translate ideas into reality since he knows how it's...
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Reviewed in October 2023
Very professional, guarantees his work, clean up his mess and cuts the fence too size and carries it to the road so it can be picked up. I would recommend Rob The Builder LLC for anyone needing any kind of fence, deck, & anything made with wood he can build it.
Rob The Builder, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
We asked for the fence to be close to our chain-link fence. It had a 2-foot and larger space between the fence and the chain link. It was not quite straight either. We had to tear down quite a bit of it and redo it ourselves. They may be great at power washing but not at fence building.
Fields Power Clean, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2018
Terrible, terrible experience with this builder. Would not keep his word with us, very poor workmanship, many errors that needed correcting, he quit the job without finishing the house, demanded final payment before the house was done, very threatening when confronted about issues, crooked...
Mount Home Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
I found them helpful with my tile and fixture choices and Dave Kendrick was great. He carefully explained what was going to happen all along the way. Workers showed up when they were supposed to and mess was kept to a minimum. Scott Smith was creative when building a new tiled shower and can do...
Kendrick Service Co., LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
We've used Carter Tile for flooring and tile to build two homes, and have recommended them to anyone looking for their products and/or services. Paul, Lacy and their team are absolutely the best. They are quality service professionals with patience and great recommendations! Wouldn't consider...
Carver Tile INC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Approximately $500.00 worth of building materials such as paint, wood, 2 sets of door knobs, a cabinet, a clothes hanging rack, and many hour of Labor provided by the homeowner (when the work crew didn't show up for work) was not subtracted from the bill). Basically the contractor stated that...
CHANNELL DRYWALL & REMODELING, INC
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Reviewed in June 2014
Technician was prompt and thorough. Fault isolated and repaired in less than an hour. Have used them on several occasions for many building jobs.
Leader Electric
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Reviewed in March 2014
They do not provide the system I want (ductless mini-split heat pump) and advised I should wait a few years so I guess we will just build a fire in the yard and stand around it to stay warm.(??!!) I don't want a propane system because the price is too high (for gas) and goes way up and down too...
Sears Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2013
I had always wanted a sunroom to enjoy looking at the backyard. An architect told me to consult one of the sunroom companies rather than building onto my house. I contacted Champion and a representative came to my house within two days and helped me pick out the type and size that was best. ...
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