"Fantastic! Full Spectrum does an awesome job. They take you through the process from planning and design all the way through to final construction. We are very happy with the job that Full Spectrum has done and we love our new garage!"
"Cook Remodeling converted my carport to a garage and they did a wonderful job. They made sure everything was perfect and I ended up with a beautiful addition to my home. I worked with Jeff Cook and from our initial meeting, to his estimate, and all the way through construction I felt that he was listening to what I wanted while also sharing his expertise. Everyone that worked at my house, both Cook Remodeling employees and their subcontractors, were professional and treated me with respect. They always were considerate of my needs and they cleaned up at the end of every day. I would definitely work with Cook Remodeling again."
"Huge project. Easy to work with. Educated us during the process. Have used them several times & they will continue being our go-to contractor. Everything they do is done with excellence."
"What a great experience from start to finish, all communication was prompt and clear, precision performed in an outstanding way, they said what they would do and did exactly what they said. In summary a great experience and true value for money. We now have a 1930's garage turned into a modern office space!"
We are a general contracting company with 42 years in the trades, we pride ourselves on honesty and integrity and we treat every job like our own home.
"I originally just wanted a Ring doorbell and camera. Ended up converting our existing alarm service to what Smart Home was offering. Saved me on my monthly alarm bill and got two cameras and a camera doorbell. Mike did a great job on the install and setup. I would recommend them to anyone."
"They were great! Finishing touches were perfect... Finished on-time and also did small other fixes on the fly. I highly recommend them! We wil be using MagCor again for larger projects soon as well. They were also very honest and open about options and what did not really need to be updated."
"If you need kitchen and/or bath remodeling call DOUG at Regal Kitchens and Bath. He is extreemly skilled and has lots of great ideas. James, our Regal installer, is an accomplished, punctual, meticulous, perfectionist with decades of experience. DEFINATELY, give these guys a call when you're ready for your next project."
"Eric and his team exceeded our expectations with their exceptional work on our three-car garage. We wholeheartedly endorse him and his team. Right from the beginning, Eric was responsive and attentive to our requirements, while also offering valuable guidance on materials and colors. The execution of the project was superb, with remarkable speed, adherence to the schedule, and impeccable quality. Working with Eric and his team was an absolute delight, as they exhibited high levels of professionalism, precision, and kindness. Following the completion of the job, Eric took the initiative to personally follow up with us and even provided recommendations on how to maintain the floor in the best possible way. Our garage now boasts an astonishing appearance."
If push comes to shove, and you need to manually open your garage door, then you should be able to do so. To manually open your garage door, first, make sure that the door is in the down position. You’ll need to unlock your garage door opener’s emergency release mechanism, which is typically a red robe that you can find on the carriage. Once you’ve pulled the cord, you can manually lower the door.
If your garage door is stuck in an open position, consider contacting a professional to safely release the opener.
If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.
We recommend hiring a garage door professional to install a garage door opener for you. Garage door openers aren’t terribly complex, but setting them up properly, setting the lift and drop speed, and installing sensors that work correctly can take a few hours for a DIYer. The cost to install a garage door opener is around $400, and it will save you a lot of time and frustration. Garage professionals have the skills and equipment necessary to work with potentially dangerous garage door components, like springs.
Having a garage can increase the value of your home considerably, even if the garage isn't considered living space. Many people own cars and want a secure place to park their vehicles when they are home.
If you decide to finish your garage and convert it into living space, you may affect your home's value. The livable space may increase your home's square footage, which can help its value. But, giving up the garage space may also negatively affect the sale price of your home.
A traditional driveway gate isn’t your only option when installing a barricade in front of your driveway. A security gate like a swing gate, double swing gate, bi-folding gate, vertical gate, or pivot gate could work just as well as your driveway gate—if not better for your home depending on which qualities you’re after. Like sliding driveway gates, many of these alternatives work with automatic features that simplify entering and exiting your property.
The Florence, AZ homeowners’ guide to garage services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Want to add value and living space to your home? Use this guide to figure out the cost to convert your garage into living space to see if it’s worth it.
For most homeowners, a garage needs to be big enough for more than parking a car. Use this guide to figure out the average garage size and how to build from there.