Do you need drywall over insulation in a garage?

• <div><p>You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/blown-in-insulation.htm">type of blown-in insulation</a> (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.</p></div>

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Q: What maintenance is required for newly constructed garages?

• <div><p>Regular checks of structural elements, weatherproofing, and energy systems.</p></div>

Q: Do you need planning permission to change a garage door to a normal door?

• <div><p>In most cases, you do not need planning permission to change a garage door to a normal door, unless a specific restriction is present on your home&rsquo;s deed. If you&rsquo;re changing the door because you are trying to convert the garage into a living space, you will need to work with building control for proper signoffs to ensure your conversion meets all of the necessary construction standards. </p></div>

Q: How do you burglar-proof a garage door?

• <div><p>Always lock the door that separates your garage and your home. However, garage doors are seldom entrance points for thieves. It takes quite a bit of work and noise to pry open a garage door, so thieves often opt for windows or unlocked doors. Unless they have access to the motor which controls the door, as long as it's functioning properly you shouldn't worry too much about it.</p></div>

Q: How often should I lubricate my garage door?

• <div><p>You should lube your garage door components every three to six months depending on how frequently you open and close the door. Lubricant helps keep garage door components operating smoothly for longer; you can expect a much longer lifespan out of a garage door when you properly care for it, including frequent lubrication. Regular maintenance is much more affordable than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-door-replacement-cost.htm">cost of replacing a garage door</a> prematurely. </p></div>

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Last update on November 25, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Jared is multi-skilled! He built bridges over culverts on my trails, carved decorative wooden handrails railings, repaired broken garage door trim, and reinforced fencing around our side yard.
SmithCraft Land & Home
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Reviewed in February 2018
Nextgen did an excellent job putting on two roofs, one on my home and one on my garage in the depth of winter with a couple of inches of snow on the roof. The workers and the Owner were very nice and very detailed about their work. This was a huge job, and I could not find any contractor to do...
NextGen Construction Service Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2014
Decided to try this garage after talking to others about their satisfaction with service. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee taken in for 3,000 mile service, missing lug nut and A/C not working, and issue of and quot;clunk soundand quot; when turning to left. They kept me informed of findings and...
WILLIAMS & KINGSLEY AUTO RPR
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Reviewed in July 2014
Very well. The salesman came and showed me a variety of styles, material and colors. There were clear choices and it was easy to make a decision. He then gave me an exact estimate. The work was done on the date appointed for the exact price of the estimate. However, later on I noticed a...
MADSEN OVERHEAD DOORS
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Reviewed in July 2014
He did a phenomenal job. His communication was very good. He was ready to call you if he was running a little bit late, had another job or something, he would call you, let you know right away. Which is really nice to know exactly when someone is coming. Once they started the work until it was...
Ben Cortis Masonry
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Reviewed in May 2012
The crew from Morrison's removed 2-3 layers of old shingles from both our house and our garage. These shingles had been installed by the previous owners probably 15-20 years ago, and there were some unorthodox methods used to lay and/or attach some of the shingles to the roof. The Morrison's...
Morrison's Home Improvement Specialists
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Reviewed in January 2012
He dug up the concrete floor in the garage in August. My son put the concrete down in November because Hank never came back to finish the job since August. He left a 3 inch drop to come out the garage door. He was supposed to put black top down in our driveway. He put down poor quality black...
Hank Bartlett
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Reviewed in September 2011
Very prompt response. Replaced our electronic keypad quickly and tuned up both garage doors. We have been living with this inconvenient situation with our garage doors for months. We didn't know who to call until we joined Angie's List One quick call to S & S and it's all taken care of...
S & S OVERHEAD DOOR CO
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Reviewed in July 2008
Firstly, with the stair and handicapped ramp he came in at almost 1/2 of the other quote we got for the same project. His price was terrific and his work is tight and professional. Included in his bid unknown to us was mahogany stair treads and surface on the ramp. When framing the roof...
L&L CONSTRUCTION
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Shapiro Construction

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Shapiro Construction is experienced and skilled in a variety of areas. Privately owned and operated, with over 10 years of experience. Our small crew is highly skilled, so we are able to keep costs efficient. We take pride in honest, timely communication. Some of our services include: Remodeling, framing, metal roofing, finish work, doors / windows, weatherproofing, insulation, decks / patios, painting, interior design, furniture fabrication

"Dan did an excellent job of repairing some log rot that was in a critical location of the structure He was thoughtful, creative and thorough. He also repaired the part of my deck that was partially responsible for the log damage. Ok pricing was very fair I will be contacting Dan for remodeling work in the future"

Charlie R on April 2025

"Dan did an excellent job of repairing some log rot that was in a critical location of the structure He was thoughtful, creative and thorough. He also repaired the part of my deck that was partially responsible for the log damage. Ok pricing was very fair I will be contacting Dan for remodeling work in the future"

Charlie R on April 2025

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