What is the best material for building a garage?

• <div><p>Wood, steel, fiberglass, and aluminum are among the top building materials for a garage. Wood is highly customizable, naturally insulative, and durable in mild climates but can be expensive. Steel is lightweight, low-maintenance, and cost-effective, but it’s susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is low-maintenance and doesn’t shrink or expand in changing temperatures, but it can become brittle and crack from prolonged high winds and sun exposure. </p><p>Unlike steel, aluminum isn’t susceptible to rust and is low-maintenance, but its ultra-light weight makes it less durable than some materials, and it’s susceptible to saltwater damage, making it a poor choice for coastal homes.</p></div>

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Q: How long does a garage conversion take?

• <div><p>A garage conversion typically takes between four and eight weeks, depending on the garage&rsquo;s size and the project&rsquo;s complexity. For a detached garage conversion, you may not experience much impact on daily life while it&rsquo;s under construction, whereas an attached garage conversion can disrupt daily life quite significantly, given its proximity to the rest of your living space. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to build a detached garage?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/detached-garage-cost.htm">cost to build a detached garage</a> for two cars costs about <b>$26,400</b> on average. Prices range from <b>$19,200 to $33,600</b>, depending on your location, the garage size, height, materials, and site prep required. Additional cost factors include any plumbing, electrical wiring, and insulation. If you need to build a concrete foundation for a new detached garage, you can expect to pay <b>$1,000 to $8,600 </b>for this essential addition.</p></div>

Q: Does a garage add value to your property?

• <div><p>Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance. </p></div>

Q: What projects require a building permit?

• <div><p>The requirement for building permits varies by location, but most building departments will require permits for any changes to the structural components of a home. They&rsquo;ll also require them for changes to the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components, as well as any permanent improvements to the land, including concrete patios or foundations for additions or outbuildings. You also might need <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-a-permit-to-replace-a-roof.htm">permits for things like roof replacement</a> and window replacement, depending on your local government.</p></div>

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Difficult asphalt roof replacement on a Quonset barn many contractors refused to do.
Balsh Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
I retained this organization for a business change of use in Ohio. I was provided with renderings that displayed the building backwards. I was totally embarrassed when the county rep sent me the report that reflect the poor and amateur work. It is now 70 days past my providing final payment and...
Evolution Drafting
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Reviewed in April 2023
BUYER BEWARE: Cleveland Aqua Pros is a horrendous company to deal with. Long story short, I signed a contract (and made a 20% down payment) on October 24, 2020, to have an inground pool built by this company in 2021, estimated July 2021. By September 2022 they still could not tell me (when...
Cleveland Aqua Pros, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
Technician and supervisor showed up and spent more than 5 hours going through the system in the building. One issue was identified and resolved- a water leak and relocation of an alarm. Both men were thorough and patient and we felt well-served as a customer.
Habitec Security
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Reviewed in February 2016
What a great team! We were working around a garage floor painting and a basement carpet install which meant two different contractors. Mike made sure to get our project done so the other two contractors would be kept on schedule. This meant the Toth team had to work later at night ar their other...
Mike Toth Painting
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Reviewed in January 2016
We were very happy with every inspector that came to inspect. Bert was fabulous. He knew what to look for and checked every place he could. Joe Johnson, the Infrared Thermographer and Mold expert was great. He was very knowledgable and answered any questions we had. Bill Barnes, who handled the...
Seagate Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
The job went very, very well from quote to install. On time and on budget which is always great! They provided me with a couple of options for different levels of efficiency which let me make some decisions about how much I was willing to pay for extra efficiency. Answered all the...
Glass City Heating And Air
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Reviewed in July 2014
It took about 3 weeks from start to end. This contractor handled all the permit work, designing of the project and getting inspections and approvals by the county inspector. There were approximately $11000 more in total expenses than what was predicted initially (approx 40%), partially because...
Handy Hubby
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Reviewed in March 2013
They are outstanding. They build a great home. I did a lot of work in the house so I had a lot of interaction with them. They had great quality and a lot of detail. If there was not something up to snuff or pleased with it was taken care of immediately. I would only go back to them. The...
RIGG BUILDERS LTD
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Reviewed in January 2013
Barb left this place to become a nurse after this month. She was an outstanding stylist and gave excellent hair cuts. I have been coming to this location for probably 20 years. Ginger did the one step color and is very pleasant and careful. Excellent work. The cost seemed to be getting...
David Broadway Salon & Spa
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"Not every custom builder can custom build – Winthrop Place Inc is a true exception It was a real pleasure to work with Michael and his crew. I already had a fully developed floor plan of what I wanted to build. We went over that in great detail made necessary adjustments and agreed on a start date. Having already build two houses from scratch I had no expectations of getting this basement completed below 4-5 months, so when Michael said he would do it in two - I honestly didn't believe him. I can only say how wrong I was, and how amazed I am at the level of his attention to details. My style is modern contemporary and I needed some custom work which I wasn't sure it could be done. Michael worked with me every step of the way and found resources who would be able to pull it off and the final product was exactly how I had envisioned it. Here's a list of things he pulled off - all which were important to me- 1. Create a floating table that straddles two basement support poles 12.5' apart - the material used was quartz and he had to support all 1100 lbs of it (42 sq ft) without any visible base or legs 2. Wall mount a concrete sink weighing over 300 lbs 3. Wall mounted large electric fireplace 4. Vinyl tile flooring - avoiding any type of visible pattern 5. Paint a 70' long wall to look like concrete 6. Vertically mount 4' x 2' pieces of giant ceramic tile on the riser of my bar Most custom builders wouldn't get past the first item on the list, Michael made it work within a very reasonable budget. Would highly recommend him and his team for any type of remodel work. Rudro"

Rudra S on October 2020

"Not every custom builder can custom build – Winthrop Place Inc is a true exception It was a real pleasure to work with Michael and his crew. I already had a fully developed floor plan of what I wanted to build. We went over that in great detail made necessary adjustments and agreed on a start date. Having already build two houses from scratch I had no expectations of getting this basement completed below 4-5 months, so when Michael said he would do it in two - I honestly didn't believe him. I can only say how wrong I was, and how amazed I am at the level of his attention to details. My style is modern contemporary and I needed some custom work which I wasn't sure it could be done. Michael worked with me every step of the way and found resources who would be able to pull it off and the final product was exactly how I had envisioned it. Here's a list of things he pulled off - all which were important to me- 1. Create a floating table that straddles two basement support poles 12.5' apart - the material used was quartz and he had to support all 1100 lbs of it (42 sq ft) without any visible base or legs 2. Wall mount a concrete sink weighing over 300 lbs 3. Wall mounted large electric fireplace 4. Vinyl tile flooring - avoiding any type of visible pattern 5. Paint a 70' long wall to look like concrete 6. Vertically mount 4' x 2' pieces of giant ceramic tile on the riser of my bar Most custom builders wouldn't get past the first item on the list, Michael made it work within a very reasonable budget. Would highly recommend him and his team for any type of remodel work. Rudro"

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