Is a garage extension worth it?

• <div><p>A garage extension makes sense if you need more room to work, store your belongings, or park another vehicle. It’s also a smart financial move. As far as the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-garage-add-to-home-value.htm">value a garage adds to a home</a>, you can often recoup 75% to 85% of your investment into a garage extension.</p></div>

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Q: What makes a garage count as living space?

• <div><p>For a garage to count as living space&mdash;and towards your home&rsquo;s total square footage&mdash;it needs to be attached to the rest of your home and have permanent finishings such as proper insulation, finished walls and ceilings, and adequate ventilation. It also needs to be livable at all times of the year, so it should be heated if it gets cold in the winter and cooled for hot summers.</p></div>

Q: How long does it typically take to build a garage?

• <div><p>Typically 2-4 weeks, depending on size and custom features included.</p></div>

Q: What is the average cost to build a garage?

• <div><p>The average cost to build a garage is $28,670 , but a lot of variables affect the final price, including the cost of labor in your area, the size of the garage, and the type of structure you build. Whether the garage is attached or detached also affects the cost. A standalone detached garage costs more than a garage that is attached to your home.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
So after paying Dump it LLC $5000 plus a $300 tip to drop a barn that they told me was going to cost 4000 and he will leave me a can for my remodel so this is what I came back to after paying him $5300 in cash horrible businessman decided that it wasnâ t enough money so he decided to dump a...
Dump It, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
I selected Stallmer and Sun based upon their certification from the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program involves a free energy audit and subsequent work to prepare a home for heating with a heat pump. Heat pumps are low energy consumption with attendant low...
Stallmer & Sun Energy Efficiency Specialists, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Excellent service, was able to take down a very tall tree with rotten limbs hanging over my barn and garden shed.
Spence's Tree Care
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Reviewed in July 2020
I hired Paul to build and install built-in bookshelves in a bedroom and to convert an old built-in ironing board in my kitchen into a spice cabinet. He did a beautiful job on both projects and I could not be happier with the work! Paul was professional, flexible with scheduling, and very...
Paul Kobyluch Craftsman
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Reviewed in March 2019
I would have liked to not even give him a half of a star if I could have. He misrepresented himself to my husband and I. We hired him to build and install custom kitchen cabinets for us. He told us he could build us custom cabinets and was unable to paint the cabinets. We had given him $3500.00...
Orion Development, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
He came when he said he would and kept his word on the whole process. It took him 3 days to build my shed. He was very on point and if I had any questions he was very happy to answer them. After the shed was completed he cleaned up after himself and I was very pleased with his work and customer...
Steelrain Construction and Restoration
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Reviewed in July 2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Havenhouse Upholstery
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Reviewed in June 2013
George is amazing! After years of being so disappointment in carpenters and other service people in this area, George was a real find! Very hands on...on time...on budget....takes full responsibility for any problems...plus he and his crew are really nice guys. I am having him build a garden...
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JJ's Dust & Drill

1730 County Road 50

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JJ's Dust & Drill

1730 County Road 50

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We are a husband and wife duo and would love to help you out. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and veteran operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction.

"You guys are GREAT. You showed up on time.You respected my home and did a fabulas job on my counter top and new sink also put in an outside faucet. It is so hard to find good help today We appriciate you.ThankYou so much. I would recomend you to anyone looking for good help."

Lynda A on March 2024

"You guys are GREAT. You showed up on time.You respected my home and did a fabulas job on my counter top and new sink also put in an outside faucet. It is so hard to find good help today We appriciate you.ThankYou so much. I would recomend you to anyone looking for good help."

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