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Q: What features should be included in a new garage design?

• <div><p>Adequate storage, workspaces, and energy-efficient systems are key considerations.</p></div>

Q: Where should garage door sensors be located?

• <div><p>Garage door sensors should be installed on each side of the door, typically six inches off of the ground. The sensors communicate through an infrared beam, so they need to face each other directly for the system to work properly. Make sure they&rsquo;re level and aligned, and keep the area around them clear. If they&rsquo;re too high or out of alignment, your garage door won&rsquo;t function properly. </p></div>

Q: Is an 8-foot garage door wide enough?

• <div><p>Yes, a single garage door with an 8-foot width is considered standard. This will be the size needed if you are upgrading a garage door in nearly any standard-sized residential garage. If you are building a garage from scratch that you intend to use for parking a large truck, SUV, or RV, you can consider extending the width to 10 feet to make parking easier.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to buy a garage or build one?

• <div><p>It is typically cheaper to build a garage than to buy a prefab one if you can provide most of the labor yourself. If you plan to hire a contractor for the entire build, a prefab garage or kit will likely be less expensive. However, even with a garage kit, you may still need to hire professionals to install the foundation, concrete floor, and handle electrical and plumbing work. If you are not an experienced builder, it can be a worthwhile investment to hire a local garage builder who can manage all aspects of the project, including coordinating other necessary professionals.</p></div>

Q: Are there downsides to garage screens?

• <div><p>While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you&rsquo;re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don&rsquo;t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-insulate-a-garage.htm">insulate your garage</a>, so they&rsquo;re often not usable in colder weather.</p></div>

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Last update on November 21, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Brian built a addition consisting of a garage with and finished upstairs. I would say that the end result is amazing and Brian has always responded to me when I needed him. We moved into the area and we bought a farm with many challenges over the first few years and Brian and his crew were...
Betit Property Service, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
They did excellent work on our garage post. Very professional and responsive.
Rueter Foundation Repair
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Reviewed in November 2022
They were very helpful went above and beyond what I expected. I would highly recommend Garage Armor
Garage Armor of CT
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Reviewed in March 2019
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Jesse. He listened carefully to what I needed him to do and completely understood. It's quite rare to find someone who responds to what the customer wants rather than what he assumes or expects the customer to want. Jesse is one of those...
Nirvana Junk Removal
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Reviewed in May 2018
Luis and Manuel installed a garage door opener for me, which took about two hours. They did good work, were polite and friendly, and they cleaned up well after the job was done. My only issue was that they were supposed to have arrived between 9 and 10, but they didnât show until 12. I...
Go-Pro Garage Doors
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Reviewed in November 2014
It was free to me because what had happened was, it's a small barn garage that I have. A plough was right near that and this young driver backed into it and smashed my barn. Their insurance paid for everything. So I didn't pay a cent. The barn looks better than it did before. They actually sub...
PERKINS HOME CTR
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Reviewed in September 2014
Not one thing was broken or dinged, and where I had lived was not the easiest place to get into. Also I was moving to a second floor apartment with a choice of three staircases. Because I had some vary large furniture, they suggested a fourth alternative I hadn't considered--the loft through...
Above and Beyond Moving and Storage LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
John put in a new door leading upstairs--he had to build the frame and install it; it's a perfect fit. He built wonderful custom shelving that is very artfully done--with subtle "notched" connections that make it look very professionally done. John also built us some custom shelving in our...
John J. Read Construction Corporation
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Reviewed in May 2014
I was very satisfied with his service. I used a rare wood and he was so detailed about it. He made it match with the polars and strains of the ceiling. He made a window frame because he was not able to use the other window frame when he replaced the window on the outside of the house. He...
Tom O'neil
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Reviewed in January 2014
We moved from Boston area to western MA, bringing a very large rug and several smaller area rugs. The rugs were delivered to the house before we moved in. Cameron showed up when promised, met the builder and collected the rugs form the garage. He stored them without charge until we were moved...
Camelot Carpet Cleaners
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S. L. Vonderhorst & Sons, Inc.

4.8(

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our project was a 750sf second story addition over our two car garage and breezeway consisting of an office with kitchenette, a full bathroom and a laundry room. Kevin and his crew did a fantastic job. We had changed the plans a few times before we got started and Kevin was very adaptable to our needs and thoughts. Once the job started, things moved quickly and very professionally. The team was very considerate and the detail and workmanship exceeded our expectations. It was a great experience and we couldn't be happier with the finished space."

Response time2 days

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Green Mountain Design Build

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brad did a fantastic job all the way through, from the proposal, to sending me colors and options to choose, getting the work done on time and with quality !! Appreciated the update and pictures along the way (I was out of town), and also him always keeping me apprised if there were any difficulties or dealing with the issues that always pop up during a job. Really excellent communications !"

+18

Response time5 days

6 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Calvary Custom Builders, LLC

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very thoughtful and professional. On time and within budget. Always had a smile."

+103

Response time5 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Cinderella Painting & Maintenance Inc

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent work! They were also the best price for painting 2 bedrooms and our bath. They helped us find the best colors and we are just sooooo happy with the result."

Recommended by74%of homeowners

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New England Home Renovations LLC

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job - were quick to call and schedule, arrived on time and worked fast, and offered to also do the garage for a little extra money. All of the "gunk" they took out of the gutters was taken away.
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+37

Recommended by89%of homeowners

Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"Lewis was very nice and professional also his helper. I would recommend this company to everyone. They are quick and get the job done right the 1st time."

Our main focus is to solve the problem, in this room we had to wait for the home owner frame the closet before polyurethane the floor. One more problem solved.

+27

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Duro Beam Pre-Fabricated Steel Buildings

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent, I have purchased 7 buildings over the years and I had no problems. I will continue to do business with them. I have purchased 7 buildings over the years."

+19

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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J. Ostroski Carpentry Services, LLC

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Best contractor I have ever worked with! Project management, work quality and attention to details second to none. I would HIGHLY recommend and will certainly be using them again!!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"They did great work, good making sure that they did the customer wants, and did an excellent job."

Response time3 hrs

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Alberti Landscape and Construction

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Serving Dummerston, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Everything went amazing. Remodeled my bathrooms and hardwood floors . Everything was done on schedule and very happy with the job they did."

+16

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Garages questions, answered by experts

Adequate storage, workspaces, and energy-efficient systems are key considerations.

Garage door sensors should be installed on each side of the door, typically six inches off of the ground. The sensors communicate through an infrared beam, so they need to face each other directly for the system to work properly. Make sure they’re level and aligned, and keep the area around them clear. If they’re too high or out of alignment, your garage door won’t function properly.

Yes, a single garage door with an 8-foot width is considered standard. This will be the size needed if you are upgrading a garage door in nearly any standard-sized residential garage. If you are building a garage from scratch that you intend to use for parking a large truck, SUV, or RV, you can consider extending the width to 10 feet to make parking easier.

It is typically cheaper to build a garage than to buy a prefab one if you can provide most of the labor yourself. If you plan to hire a contractor for the entire build, a prefab garage or kit will likely be less expensive. However, even with a garage kit, you may still need to hire professionals to install the foundation, concrete floor, and handle electrical and plumbing work. If you are not an experienced builder, it can be a worthwhile investment to hire a local garage builder who can manage all aspects of the project, including coordinating other necessary professionals.

While the benefits of garage door screens usually outweigh the downsides, there are some cons to installing one. First off, they can be quite expensive, especially if you’re having a professional install a retracting screen or a custom size screen. Second, they let fresh air and natural light in, but they also don’t provide the same privacy from people in the neighborhood that a solid door does. As you might guess, screens also won’t insulate your garage, so they’re often not usable in colder weather.

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