My fiance' and I are thinking of turning our garage into a room. We are having a contractor come by tomorrow to give us an estimate. Could you give us a heads up on some things that would be good to know before we make the ultimate decision. (ex. price, advantages/disadvantages, safety,etc.)
2007-02-19 14:06:42 · 6 answers · asked by candikisses 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A garage conversion is not too dificult a project. And the costs will depend on you're choice of matierials, the quality oc the work and any extra aneminities. Uasally they have a concrete floor of which can easily be convered with carpeting or a wood flooring. If it is wood then attaching drywall over the studs would be the cheapest way to go. Drywall is about $6.00 a sheet. Hardwood flooring can range from $4.0 to $6.00 a square foot, however a cheaper alternative is a simulated amtierial called laminate flooring or Pergo it will cost half the beforementioned amount. If the walls are concrete block then a simple job of attaching wood furring strips laid over with drywall, paeling , ect would be in order or the cheapest way to go is to simply paint the walls, but only if they are masonary. Depending on the age of you're place theyre may or amy not be electricical access if not then you will have to have that done by a proffesional. If already there then you're are in good shape. Uasualy a remodeling job depending on what you want done can run from $35.0 to $100.00 a square foot. Again that costs depends on what you want done and the degree of work involved. I would say the average would be about $50.00.
2007-02-19 14:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by chinavagabond94122 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you presently have the laundry, water heater, or furnace in the garage, and will they have to be relocated? Maybe you want a separate utility room as part of your remodel. You'll probably want to get rid of the garage door and build a wall that matches the rest of the house. Do you want to cut a 2 foot slice out of the driveway to detach it from the new room? There are a lot of details that you need to agree upon.
Other considerations are, who is going to prepare the plans and get the building permit? What is the schedule, and how are progress payments determined? What if the contractor is late? Will he agree to a penalty clause in the contract? Has he done similar work? Does he have references? Is he licensed?
2007-02-19 16:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this for one family in Vegas. A double garage into a living room and added an extended kitchen. It was about 17 K. Not cheap but following codes that are required you can't cut corners and keep the job cheap and be safe. This one included all new wiring and plumbing.
2007-02-19 20:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of the garage door(s) and put in a large window. I know some people who just turn the garage into a room (put carpet in, heating, etc) but leave the garage door...that looks really lame.
2007-02-19 14:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Kally 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a contractor myself I have done several such remodels and the biggest thing i can think of has already been pointed out is realestate value i would contact a realator and ask what the value would be both ways. The second thing is make absolutely sure that the contractor you hire does raise and insulate the floor and removes the drywall and insulates the walls. and as in any remodel make sure your contractor is reputible ask for references and get more than 1 quote
2016-03-29 03:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well try to have a window ....AC...heat and a floor that is raised
2007-02-19 14:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by brianbroward 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋