• <div><p>While the primary purpose of a garage may be to create a secure, weatherproof space to park your vehicles, there are other reasons to consider building one. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-garage-add-to-home-value.htm">garage can increase your home’s value</a>, for one thing.</p><p>Having a garage also gives you a bit of extra storage and possibly living space. You can build a two-story garage and use the upper area as a rec room or lounge space. If you finish the second floor of the garage, you may even be able to rent it out.</p></div>

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Q: Do you need permission to convert your garage into an ADU?

• <div><p>Yes, you&rsquo;ll need to get building permits from your local municipality to convert your garage to an ADU. You can get the work covered under a remodeling or general construction permit, which can include permission to run or extend utilities to the space to make it legal. If you also plan on renting the space, you&rsquo;ll need to apply for a rental permit.</p></div>

Q: How can a new garage add value to my home?

• <div><p>Provides additional space and enhances property appeal, potentially increasing resale value.</p></div>

Q: Will a 20x20 garage fit 2 cars?

• <div><p>The smallest size a standard 2-car garage can be is 20 feet by 20 feet, so at these dimensions, you could reasonably expect to fit two cars inside. However, it&rsquo;s going to be a tight fit, especially if you have larger SUVs or pickup trucks. For smaller cars, 20 x 20 should be plenty for parking and some space to maneuver around the cars. A larger garage size would be better to ensure you have room to open the doors and transport groceries or other items around the cars.</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>

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Wasn’t my choice to hire this company. New build home and they were contracted by our builder. Flooring/carpet under warranty and they will go to any lengths to NOT honor the warranty. Bryan would never return calls. If you got lucky and he answered the phone he would do whatever it takes to...
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Reviewed in April 2024
superior work with Demolition of old Barn & old corn crib, fair price , work scheduled on time , great communication, went above & beyond work scheduled. . Would use again for another project, AND AM hiring to do more work for me.
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Reviewed in October 2023
The crew showed up just after nine A.M. We had given notice to residents that all cars must be off the lot by 8:00. The final car cleared the lot abou 15 minutes before the crew arrived so they were able to set up and begin. The area near the street was in deplorable condition. The areas near...
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Reviewed in August 2015
First words out of sales man's mouth was the back corner of basement was most likely broken away. Stated that the wall needed to be dug up, pinned and removed. When we pointed out that the cracks were 1/32 wide and were not leaking, he just told us they would be. The second vendor did not have...
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Reviewed in October 2013
Doug and his team did a fantastic job building the patio room of our dreams. His pricing was fair, his responsiveness to any questions that we had was very fast, his team was very professional, and the quality superb. We are extremely pleased with the results and will gladly refer him to...
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Reviewed in January 2011
Steve and his team spent an entire day investigating the problem with the engineer. They removed as much material as they could to reveal enough evidence of the problem to diagnose & prepare an estimate for repair. Once the investigation was complete, they carefully replaced and caulked the...
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