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How Much Does It Cost To Remodel A Garage?

Garage Remodel Prices


Most people who consider a garage renovation do so for the extra space. Garage remodels are often a cheaper alternative to a room addition because the foundation, roof and exterior walls are already in place. Often, garages also have electrical and plumbing to some extent as well. Once you clean out all of the clutter and park the car in the driveway you will see that the framework for that new room is already there.

Garage Remodeling Costs

While a less-pricey home remodel, converting a garage is still not cheap.

  • Most estimate come in somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000.
  • According to www.LuxuryHousingTrends.com, the average Do-It-Yourself cost of a garage remodel is approximately $7,000. This same source puts the price of hiring a professional for the job at double that.
  • The National Association of Home Builders quotes the conversion of a garage into a living space at an average of a little over $7,500. The price they give is nearly the same for an attached or a detached garage.

    • For some homeowners, a full remodel is overboard. They may just want to clean up and organize their garage and reap the benefits of more storage. If this is the case, the best option may be investing in some kind of garage storage organization system. There are many options for garage organization. You could buy some slats or hanging kits for as cheap as $20 to $50 that can handle anything from hand tools to skis to golf clubs. Another option is overhead storage racks for $75 to $250. Pick up some metal shelves for $25 to $50 or various sized pegboards for $50 to $100. There are pre-packaged kits with a mix of hooks and shelves available for around $350. You can also pick up some pre-fabricated cabinets for storage. You’ll pay around $100 for a 2 foot x 2 foot cabinet and up to $2,000 for some fully assembled units with built in shelving and other neat organization features. Basically, you can spend as little or as much as you want on various garage storage organizers, mixing and matching components as you see fit. Gladiator Garageworks is a major manufacturer of garage organization systems. Another company that specializes in garage organizers is GarageTek.

    Before beginning work, come up with some general remodeling plans suited to your goals for the new space. After that receive free quotes from several contractors for estimates. All of the contractors we connect you to are verified to be licensed and insured. Find out what the experience level of each contractor, their price for the job, and their time frame for completing the project. Choose the contractor you believe fits in with your budget and your goals and get started with your new garage remodeling project!
  • Check with your town or city about whether or not you need a building permit to remodel a garage. It may not be necessary in all areas but it usually depends on whether or not you are making electrical or plumbing, or structural changes.
  • If your garage has no windows, you will likely want to add some at an average cost of $250-$500.
  • What will it cost to upgrade the garage floors? Ceramic tile will cost around $15/square foot, vinyl tile and carpet will be around $5/square foot.
  • If you want to add an HVAC zone, this could cost $1,000 to $2,000. A cheaper option would be to purchase baseboard heaters, which go for $300 to $500, including installation by an electrician.
  • Paying a plumber or electrician to do any additional work will cost you $50 to $100 per hour.
  • Because a garage remodel is much simpler than home remodeling, it is a doable job for many do-it-yourselfers. For a general overview, read this article by This Old House. For more detailed instructions, take a look at ehow.com.

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