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Q: When does a garage count towards a home's total square footage?

• <div><p>A garage counts toward the official square footage of a house if it is considered livable space. For a garage to qualify, it typically needs to be attached to the home and have permanent finishings like proper insulation, finished walls, and ceilings. It must also be livable year-round, which requires adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. The exact legal requirements for what constitutes living space can vary by location.</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: Is it better to paint a garage floor with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>When you&rsquo;re painting a garage floor, it&rsquo;s best to use a combination of rollers and brushes. You&rsquo;ll want to start with a brush, making a border around the edges where the floor meets the wall. From there you can use a roller, though some people also like to do the entire first coat with a brush because it&rsquo;s easier to work the paint into the textured concrete.</p></div>

Q: What is the best material for garage cabinets?

• <div><p>Garage cabinets are different from interior cabinets because they typically hold heavier tools and face more extreme temperature changes since they&rsquo;re outside your heating and cooling system. For that reason, many homeowners opt for heavy-duty cabinet materials, like metal or steel. However, wood cabinets also work well in a garage for storing lighter items like garden supplies, protective gear, and small tools.</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>

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Last update on June 12, 2023

Reviewed in June 2023
I hired Lessmann painting to prep and paint my 200 year old house plus prep and paint my garage and shed. I was very pleased with the work. Sam is professional, and was great at problem solving. Lessmann painting was reliable and dependable. I am very pleased with them and their work. I would...
Lessmann Painting LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Professional service and looking forward to more projects on the property. We highly recommend this company. Thank you.
Murcat PM LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent service! Their tech diagnosed the problem with our garage door and then fixed it for much less money than we anticipated. We would absolutely hire them again.
Keene Door
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Reviewed in June 2022
From the initial contact and meeting with their advisor, to the office staff, to the day the team installed the equipment, it went smoothly. I was informed every step of the way what was happening. There were no hidden cost and the politest people to talk to. I am considering having them...
Clear Choice Home Improvements
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Reviewed in August 2020
What a fantastic experience! Working with Elio from initial estimate to completion of work was perfect. We had the stucco wall on our detached garage resurfaced. The price was reasonable, the job very high quality and completed quickly.
Lempa Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
after about 4 weeks I called only to find out that dispite the fact that they had my money they forgot all about me and never ordered the door. After some appropriate apologies I was told they would order the door and have it by the end of next week and schedule an installation,all this was...
Action Garage Door, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
The garage is approximately 17 years old and was never painted after it was build. The trim boards were very dry and some were rotted. Jeff replaced the rotten boards and put 2 coats of stain on both the trim and siding. I could'nt be happier with the results. Jeff was a pleasure to deal with...
Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry
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Reviewed in June 2013
I spoke with someone at this company. The gentleman stated that he would come to our house to evaluate our mouse infestation problem. I was given so many prices for various services so that it was impossible for me to tell what the charge would be. <br /> The very professional, knowledgeable...
JP Pest Services
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Reviewed in April 2013
But if I just wanted a regular garage, like a car garage, they would do everything from getting the slab down and then it would take a day to build the build the building because it comes in pieces, have a day to put it up and bingo, you got an instant garage and it's very well built. In this...
Lavalley's Flooring America
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Reviewed in January 2012
This barn-like garage was built by the Amish in Pennsylvania. It was brought up in sections and assembled by the Amish in one day. The quality was excellent and the service so far has been very good. I found out about them by visiting one of their locations in Vermont and seeing the prototype...
The Carriage Shed
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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

4.8(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Jeff remodeled two bathrooms in our 1850 farmhouse. He dealt with several unexpected challenges successfully, and did some beautiful tile work. We’d welcome him back."

+15

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

4.7(

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Garage - Remodel

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommended. Jose and Cesar were great. They were reliable and their work was excellent. They completely remodeled our condo including 4 bathrooms, floors, fireplace/hearth, etc. It was a big job and they worked with us to make sure everything came out exactly the way we wanted. The cost was very reasonable."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

9 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Green Mountain Design Build

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Garage - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build - For Business+1 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

+18

Response time5 days

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Bowen Ridge Construction

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As someone building a second home in Vt., everything needed to be done from a 235 mile distance. This can feel a little scary. My experience w/ Joe was Outstanding!!! Joe approaches all his tasks whether it be contract work or time & material work w/ the same set of ethics. Get it done in a timely fashion, be fair, communicate clearly, take regular pics, send via text for approval or comment, & offer advice through his experience as a seasoned builder. If you are lucky enough to work w/ Joe, enjoy the experience, your in good hands. Bill Giglio from Ct."

+106

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Carport (Wood) - BuildGarage - BuildGarage - Build - For Business

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I'm currently looking for some fill in work for this winter. I'm a very capable carpenter/painter. I have full time work Monday through Friday, but have some availability on weekends.

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Demasi Daughter And Son Carpentry LLC

New to Angi

Garage - Build

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Veteran owned.\n10 Plus years experience in carpentry.\nNew builds, Coventry log home builder, additions,remodels, weatherization, lead safety trained and certified

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Mr. Mom Property Maintenance

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Carport (Metal) - BuildCarport (Wood) - BuildGarage - Build+2 more

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan is very good at what he does (which is just about everything!)The quality of his workmanship is excellent. His prices were quite reasonable and he came highly recommended by friends."

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Oliver Druen Carpentry

4.5(

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Carport (Wood) - BuildGarage - BuildGarage - Remodel

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oliver came to our home to do a free estimate within just a day or so of using Home Advisor. His price was very reasonable. And he was able to start the project very quickly. He did a wonderful job with the vinyl siding installation. I highly recommend Oliver Druen Carpentry."

Very small bathroom in need of a little tlc

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and I have no complaints. They came back and cleaned up all the mess."

+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Cavendish, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were perfect. They were on time and professional. They did a really good job."

+97

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Garages questions, answered by experts

A garage counts toward the official square footage of a house if it is considered livable space. For a garage to qualify, it typically needs to be attached to the home and have permanent finishings like proper insulation, finished walls, and ceilings. It must also be livable year-round, which requires adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. The exact legal requirements for what constitutes living space can vary by location.

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’s deed. If you’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.

When you’re painting a garage floor, it’s best to use a combination of rollers and brushes. You’ll want to start with a brush, making a border around the edges where the floor meets the wall. From there you can use a roller, though some people also like to do the entire first coat with a brush because it’s easier to work the paint into the textured concrete.

Garage cabinets are different from interior cabinets because they typically hold heavier tools and face more extreme temperature changes since they’re outside your heating and cooling system. For that reason, many homeowners opt for heavy-duty cabinet materials, like metal or steel. However, wood cabinets also work well in a garage for storing lighter items like garden supplies, protective gear, and small tools.

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.

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