Does adding a garage apartment add value to your home?

• <div><p>Yes, a garage apartment is generally considered a valuable asset as long as the new structure has been legally built. It's important to weigh the cost to build a garage with an apartment against the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-conversions-add-valuable-living-space.htm"> cost to convert a garage to living space</a> if you already have a garage.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth putting a mini-split in a garage?

• <div><p>Installing new <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/improve-home-value-new-air-conditioner.htm">HVAC can increase a home&rsquo;s value</a> by 5% to 7%. While installing a mini-split unit in the garage may not offer that much of a boost to the home value, it is a lower-cost option than installing a more traditional cooling system in the garage. Plus, if a cooler garage allows you to spend more time in the space doing tasks you enjoy, it makes the investment worthwhile.</p></div>

Q: Are prefab garages worth it?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s better to build a garage than buy and install a prefabricated one. You can save money by purchasing a prefabricated metal garage kit for between <b>$4,000 and $11,000</b>. However, this does not include the price of labor and permits, which can account for more than half of the project cost. Building a new garage over buying a prefab garage will add more value to your home and will last longer, so it&rsquo;s more cost-effective over time to build a new garage.</p></div>

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: Should a new garage with an apartment be attached or detached from the home?

• <div><p>This is a matter of personal preference. However, building a detached structure is generally considered better if you intend to rent out the new space. The advantage to going with an attached garage addition is that you may pay less for plumbing, HVAC, and other features because you can use the existing systems from your home to carry over piping and wires.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Scott was a pleasure to work with. He knows just about everything. He did a full concrete pad with reinforcement for hot tub. Build a deck and gazebo for us. And generally it is a honest and super terrific guy. I couldn't recommend him more.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Did not perform work to code, refuses to make it right. It's been almost two years of reminders from our building contractor and myself and he still claims he's too busy to deal with it.
SIERRA HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in September 2016
The installation was quick, but we immediately started having serious problems with our floors. He came back out 3 times in attempts to fix the problems, but they only got worse. Our floors began buckling where he didn't leave enough space for the floor to move as it moved. Our floors also...
Blackfoot Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in September 2015
They came in, completed the work in what I thought was super fast, it took them a few partial days. They hauled all the old building materials away. Every time I came home from work I had neighbors in my yard staring at my french doors. (They love them but probably not as much as me.)
G And T Designs LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
C and K Electric came in replaced everything with minimal downtime to any one area of the building. over 100 fixtures were replace in a short amount of time. They were fantastic!
C & K ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in February 2014
Arrived on monday at 9am as agreed. Keith made quick work of the first side of the wall demolition. The most impressive aspect of his work throughout, and at the end of the first day; was how clean he maintained the work area! So, he worked quickly and cleaned things up as he worked. A very cool...
Hooked On Construction
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Reviewed in November 2013
Only place I would look for building materials in the valley.
OROFINO BUILDERS SUPPLY TRUE
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Reviewed in September 2013
Eric and Devon,his assistant, were sensitive to our creative ideas, even suggesting some of his own which were a perfect complement to the additions. The pergola had to be installed by fastening it to an existing overhang on our deck, and then extending out 14' to be secured in a high bank....
ERIC FREETH CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in May 2013
We purchased a Pocatello house built in 1981; several items were noted on the pre-purchase building inpsection. Mr. Kimbell was able to either do the work himself or find someone to assist (i.e. a liscensed electrician) when the task was beyond his capabilities. Mr. Kimbell was unbelievably...
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Reviewed in February 2013
They build a metal barn and poured concrete which was okay. They poured the foundation for my house and it was out of square. They didn't pack the gravel enough so the concrete is cracked now. The patios is sloped backwards so water flows toward the house and he quoted me one price and then...
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