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: Do home builders need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, home builders need to be licensed in every state and municipality in the country. The specific license required varies based on the location and the work, but most states require that the builder hold a general contractor&rsquo;s license at minimum. Some states and cities also require that plumbing, electrical, roofing, and sewage system construction require individual licenses, in which case the builder may subcontract the work. You can use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a> to confirm that the builder you&rsquo;re considering holds all the proper licenses.</p></div>

Q: Is a garage considered living space?

• <div><p>In some cases, a detached garage can be considered extra living space, but you will need to gain permission and comply with your local building code. Depending on where you live, you may need permits for a variety of installations, including electrical work, plumbing, and structural work. Many homeowners make the mistake of converting a garage into a living space without acquiring permits, which can result in hefty fines and even the removal of your hard work. Furthermore, a detached garage doesn&rsquo;t add to the livable square footage of your home when it&rsquo;s time to sell.</p></div>

Q: What time of year is best to build a garage?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s usually best to build a garage in the summer or fall, with most homeowners preferring the fall. Winter might bring frozen ground that can make excavating and pouring a foundation a challenge, and spring tends to bring more rainfall, which can delay the building process. Most homeowners who DIY portions of their garage build prefer fall over summer, as the temperature is usually cooler and more conducive to the strenuous work required to build the structure. </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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Dennis, Citywide Customs Renovations did an outstanding job with our â Custom built bathroom renovations.â Original Shower totally removed. Area expanded utilizing the entire space for huge walk-in shower, folding bench seat, multiple grab bars, two in one shower heads. Quality materials. ...
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Mj did a great job clearing off my acre of land. It was a massive hill impossibile to build on and now it's all leveled and opened up, banks are sloped properly and efficiently. His bid was very reasonable and cheaper than most and he did an outstanding job with a great attitude about...
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Mr King has great skills with building decks I told him what we wanted 12 by 20 wood deck Mr King built a beautiful deck hire him for your woodworking needs he pays attention to the little details an our deck is absolutely beautiful Thank you Mr King I recommend him to anyone you won’t be sorry...
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Reviewed in November 2018
Michael and his crew were a pleasure to work with beginning with the design and ending with finished products. Not only did he build a garage, he also renovated/remodeled our existing parking structure with attention to details so everything coordinated to the time period of our home. He...
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The job was verbally quoted to be $5 - $6 per sq ft for for framing and installation of the roof ($6475 - $7770) and "approximately" $3.5 sq ft for 720 sq ft of porches ($2520)...Maximum total $10,290. I was pleased with the bid and asked that he provide the bid in writing. Later, I emailed a...
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