Is a garage extension worth it?

• <div><p>A garage extension makes sense if you need more room to work, store your belongings, or park another vehicle. It’s also a smart financial move. As far as the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-garage-add-to-home-value.htm">value a garage adds to a home</a>, you can often recoup 75% to 85% of your investment into a garage extension.</p></div>

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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>

Q: How hard is it to turn a carport into a garage?

• <div><p>Depending on your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-carport.htm">carport's configuration</a>, foundation or slab condition, and location in relation to the house, turning a carport into a garage has a lot in common with adding an addition to your home. However, you can skip some of the necessities of adding living space to your home, such as fine flooring, trim work, or even drywall or HVAC. It might be possible to DIY the conversion, but it&rsquo;s complicated and potentially dangerous work, so it&rsquo;s best left to the professionals. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to convert a garage into an ADU?

• <div><p>You can expect a garage conversion project to take an average of between two and four months. Your timeline can vary, though, and it could take six months or longer if you need to run utilities to a detached garage, make structural changes to the building, or carry out foundation and structural repairs before the conversion begins.</p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
R.V. Not only paint the interior of our home. They also replaced the flooring of the whole house. Change the cabinets of the kitchen.. turn down the wall to make an island. I also upgraded the porch and extended it and make it larger.. I highly recommend them.
R.V. Painting
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Reviewed in February 2025
We live in a log home. This company cleaned and painted our home. They did an excellent job, the best painters were the best we have ever hired. We would recommend this company to anyone!!!
Richards Painting & Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in July 2023
Jacob was extremely wonderful and showed me the problem and how to fix it for a few days til we returned home. He was prompt, wore plastic over his shoes inside and gave us a great price. We are requesting he come back to replace the septic pump which is a very expensive job but he has earned it...
Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in February 2023
We have used Fillo Painting for several years. We use them both for our investment properties as well as our personal home. They are great painters but have expanded into other areas of construction and have performed well for us there too. I would highly recommend them.
Fillo Painting & Exteriors
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Reviewed in October 2022
SnD came out to my home and rekeyed my locks. The price was affordable and the service was fast. I would definitely recommend this company.
SnD Lock and Key
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Reviewed in August 2022
Mr Felix helped us out in our newly built home! Very professional , fast and Great work! I highly recommend
Felix Top Cat Services
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Reviewed in July 2022
The Visually Sound team was outstanding, starting with their prompt response to my initial question and continuing through the installation and follow-up service. We wanted a system upgrade for our home automation. I received sensible options without being oversold. In fact, I was told that...
Visually Sound
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Reviewed in May 2022
Did a terrible job on my home. would not recommend
Primary Colors Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
They did a very professional job of repairing and replacing the wallboard and trim. The house has elegant, custom trim, and Omar took the time to sort through trim pieces left over from the house's construction, stored in the attic of a nearby garage, to find the pieces needed for the repair....
LA Drywall Repair & Painting LLC
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Reviewed in March 2015
Contacted Home Depot about replacing a screened porch with an existing roof to a patio enclosure and they passed my information on to Factory Direct Remodeling. Because of problems I encountered with the sales person and the overall transaction, they provided me with an extended five year...
Factory Direct Remodeling Inc
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