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: Is it cheaper to buy a garage or build one?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s cheaper to build a garage, but it depends on how much of the labor you do yourself. If you can do most of it yourself, it tends to be cheaper than buying a prefab garage. But if you hire a contractor to build it, it&rsquo;ll likely end up more expensive than a prefab garage.</p></div>

Q: How much is an extension above the garage?

• <div><p>Due to space restrictions, some homeowners choose to build an above-garage extension. This second-floor area can be used for storage or living space, but it&rsquo;s more involved than your standard garage extension project. For example, you might need to pay for foundational or structural reinforcement if your current garage can&rsquo;t handle the extra load. Expect to pay $25,000 to $100,000 to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/adding-room-above-garage.htm">add a room above the garage</a>. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to convert a carport into a garage?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-convert-carport-garage.htm">cost to convert a carport into a garage</a> averages about<b> $22,000</b>, ranging from about <b>$15,000 and $55,000</b>. Additional cost factors to consider include size, time of year, and how much of the carport you can reuse. Other cost factors include the kinds and amounts of materials used, such as:</p><ul><li><p>Add insulation: $1 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Add drywall: $1&ndash;$3 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Add window: $450&ndash;$2,000 per window</p></li><li><p>Add outlets: $75&ndash;$500</p></li><li><p>Add garage door: $250&ndash;$11,200</p></li><li><p>Enclose framing: $5&ndash;$13 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Replace roofing: $1,000&ndash;$2,000</p></li></ul><p></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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We needed our deck replaced. Rod came over the day we called to look things over and gave us estimates shortly after. He was upfront about his other obligations and how deck building was something he enjoyed, but sometimes other work came first. He would primarily work on it on weekends and...
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Reviewed in February 2025
Our retaining wall was poorly constructed with what appears to be leftover materials from several projects. The materials are not what we were quoted or as described. It seems as though Jeff does not have much experience building retaining walls and this type of project may not be a...
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Reviewed in August 2024
Sean and company went out of their way to build custom concrete forms that were necessary for the custom raised concrete patio we asked for. They also stayed late to recover from a random turtle walking right through the driveway they had just poured and smoothed. Great work and timely!
STC Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Fast, affordable, and great communication. Mike is friendly and very talented. I contacted 8 different contractors and am very pleased I chose Oâ Donnell Builders.
O'Donnell Decking
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Reviewed in September 2019
Excellent! I gave him a very rough drawing of what I was hoping for and he was able to reproduce exactly! He even had some cost-effective tips for building, such as customizing a premade cabinet instead of making one from scratch.
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Reviewed in August 2016
The moving team arrived promptly. The move involved getting into the apartment building next door and they transferred my belongings in less than 90 minutes. Everything was done quickly and professionally. I thought the service was first rate.
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Reviewed in October 2013
Doug is prompt, works efficiently, helps find the root cause of a problem (to ensure nothing else happens) instead of simply fixing one small thing. He is professional in all communications, sets realistic expectations, helps homeowners understand the issues/concerns, and explains how he is...
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Reviewed in January 2013
We received one bid to install a partial generator access to the house for $1,500 from another electrician. After accessing Angie's list, we called Jerry at Dependable Electric for a quote. He came out promptly and proposed a MUCH better solution for less than 1/2 the competitor's cost. ...
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Reviewed in December 2012
We had him do our siding and rain gutters in 2011 and knew we'd use him again for everything. This year's project was the garage door on the pole building. Coming up... a deck?
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Reviewed in August 2012
Brian gave me an estimate and his service was exactly what he estimated. He cleaned our four year old chimney and inspected it. He left several brochures to explain what type of wood to use (we are new home owners) and how to care for our chimney and recommended that we get it cleaned each...
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We specialize in metal roofing, siding, building decks, and more. Please ask us about your upcoming projects! If we can’t do it- we will find someone who can! Locally owned- licensed and insured.

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We specialize in metal roofing, siding, building decks, and more. Please ask us about your upcoming projects! If we can’t do it- we will find someone who can! Locally owned- licensed and insured.

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