Are prefabricated garages worth it?

• <div><p>A prefab, or prefabricated garage, requires far less construction work than one with a foundation and frame, but it’s not nearly as desirable and may not be a worthwhile option. A prefabricated garage won’t be as durable or long-lasting, and it doesn’t provide the same protection for your belongings and vehicles. Plus, you can use a standard garage for more uses—like living space—whereas a prefab garage only serves as a space for storage. Lastly, building a traditional garage will add to your home value, while a prefab garage usually won’t.</p></div>

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Q: What adds more value, a garage or extra room?

• <div><p>It depends on a lot of factors, but generally speaking, added living space is more desirable to most buyers, which means an extra room will be more valuable than a traditional garage. The utility of the new space will determine how much ROI you&rsquo;ll see. An additional bedroom will generally be more valuable than a living room or family room, and converting your garage to a bedroom with a bathroom will likely add the most value.</p></div>

Q: What is the percentage of contractor profit?

• <div><p>Most contractors aim for about a 20% profit on a job, leaving themselves room for unexpected expenses or delays. After accounting for materials, labor, and insurance, the profit margin for most contractors is between 10% and 20%. Fluctuating costs of materials and labor affect the ultimate percentage.</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: What is the most affordable house to build per square foot?

• <div><p>Ranch and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-colonial-style-house.htm">colonial-style homes</a> are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average. </p></div>

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Midtown did a fabulous job building a new deck for me. The team worked very hard each day in the heat and completed the task in three days. Clean up was great and they were patient to answer my questions and concerns. I am so excited to have a beautiful new deck to sit and watch the wildlife...
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This is a maintenance free deck that should last my lifetime. On the higher end of the cost scale but I didn't want wood that would need stained or painted. And I especially didn't want decking material that deteriorates after 5 years. Or discolors and gets covered in mold. Very sturdy...
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Wildwood Roofing & Construction handled all details of the project in a professional and timely manner. .Their workforce did a great job on the tearoff/cleanup & install of new roof on a challenging surface. The gutter crew replaced gutters on 3 buildings and work was ver good. Since this was a...
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We couldn't be happier with the results. They were great to work with, very professional and prompt. Mike was so helpful, giving us pointers and tips on everything from paint finishes and colors, recessed ceiling paint ideas - this is the stuff you really appreciate when having to build a house...
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Had my metal roof replaced and the sides of my barn painted. Jay does a great job, clean, professional picked up after themselves. Pricing was fair and on target. Will use J. Wells for any future projects.
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Great job! Needed no prompting, worked with builder and electrician fast. Best bid against competition. Thoroughly explained all options with no pressure.
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Gregg was the contractor for our home we just built. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave us many options along the way to aid us in making the best decisions for our budget. Our end result is more than we could have hoped for and I would recommend him to anyone who is thinking about building...
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