Garage Conversions: Conversion of Garage into Livable Space

The conversion of a garage into living space is no small feat. It takes careful planning and execution to ensure the finished product meets your needs. In this post, Preferred Home Builders walks through the process of converting a garage into a useful space — an office, a guest house, or simply more living space.

We specialize in garage conversions, so if you’re looking to add more living space to your home, contact us today. We’ll work with you to design a plan that fits your needs and budget.

Convert your garage into living space

The most common use for a garage conversion — or ADU — is to create living space for the homeowner. Whether it’s an extra bedroom, family room, laundry room, home office, or another living space, Preferred Home Builders provides a full-service solution to convert your garage into the perfect space for you and your family.

We’ll work with you to assess your needs, discuss design options, and create a plan that meets your budget. With experience in electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, insulation, cabinetry, and more, rest assured we can provide the perfect solution for your garage conversion.

Give us a call at (818) 312-6622 to learn more about how we can convert your old garage into living space — and increase your property value.

The garage conversion process

A garage conversion is the process of transforming an existing garage into a living area — an extra bedroom, a home office, or even an additional living room. Many homeowners use the space for storage, new living space, or house sharing.

Garage conversions can significantly boost the value of your home by adding livable space. If you don’t mind giving up your two-car garage, it’s well worth it — whether as storage or as a habitable space for guests.

Even if you plan to keep the conversion solely for yourself, it’s important to look into local zoning laws and the garage-conversion permits surrounding transforming a vehicle space into an inhabited area. Ridged interlocking garage floor tiles can be a good option for floors that are too greasy for an epoxy coating.

The conversion process

With a converted garage, you won’t be losing storage space. In fact, not only is it a completely livable space, but you have more options for what to use it for.

Preferred Home Builders can make your garage the perfect hangout — you just need a screen for movies, Sunday-afternoon sports, and gaming with friends. To ensure quality streaming or lag-free gaming, consider a Wi-Fi booster to improve signal in the garage, or pull an extra Ethernet cable from the main house so your devices can be hardwired straight into internet access.

We specialize in garage-conversion projects designed to help you craft a new space without expanding the entire residence. From carefully selecting and installing the most suitable garage door down to maximizing every inch of floor and wall area, we’ve got your needs covered. Let us re-purpose your existing space efficiently while still achieving a practical outcome.

Garage door conversion

A successful garage conversion starts with the existing garage door. Preferred Home Builders can handle this in several ways — replacing the door with a wall containing windows and insulation, or installing a sliding glass door. And if you plan to use the new space for storage, it’s important to install it appropriately. Building-regulations approval depends on the state you reside in and its rules about structural changes to your property.

The exterior

If you’re not careful, the exterior of a converted garage can look like an afterthought. When you hire an architect to guide the project, they’ll make sure the frontage stays in sync with the rest of your home’s design.

Preferred Home Builders is a trusted, reliable company — so why wait for your own space when you could take the next step with us?

Call us at (818) 312-6622 or visit our website to learn more about how we can help convert your existing garage into a living space. Our team of professionals is always here to assist with your project-planning needs.