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It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

Raising a sunken living room requires help from a professional contractor. The expert will remove existing flooring and trim, reroute utility lines with respect to the new floor level, pour concrete to fill the recessed space, and then let the concrete cure. After the foundation is raised up, the contractor will install the new utility lines, repaint the walls, if necessary, and finish the area with flooring and trim.

Adding a bedroom or second bathroom has the biggest effect on the value of the house. The difference in market value between a 2-bedroom and a 3-bedroom house is massive as many families looking to upsize will want the extra room. While there is an upper limit where adding bedrooms doesn’t make sense when it comes to increasing value—a 9-bedroom home, for example—most homes see the most increase from these two types of rooms.

Minor modifications like grab bars and threshold ramps can be DIY, but professional services ensure compliance with ADA standards and structural safety.