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We had our heat and air guy run another vent to the garage. Make sure your heat/ air unit is large enough to handle the extra square footage. You may need to put in a return air vent, so air can circulate. No big deal. Sorry, I don't remember the cost, but you can always get bids.
As far as construction, we came in from the garage door about a yard (give or take) and built a wall with a door. A box of sorts was built that went from the top of new wall to the ceiling, allowing the garage door to be opened. This is a popular way of enclosing the garage where we live, and it is nice that the walls can be removed so the rooms can be converted back to garages if the owner needs to sell.
There are options that are available to save money, too. I understand that sometimes it isn't practical for a family to add on to a home. It's nice for someone to have $40k to sink into a garage conversion project, but I can't image that it has to cost that much -- or that it should, especially since it won't be permanent. We didn't spend a fraction of that amount on our garage, and it is as usable and comfortable of a space as any room in our home. However, costs probably differ according to geographies.
can you post pics of your box you built around the rails, did this make the room really low. like the idea for much needed space.
thanks
For a single garage, I am considering a floating/sliding wall 3-5' inside the garage door. Not higher than 5'9" so won't need permit. Already have access door to carport and a window. Think about those new electric heaters that look like fireplaces for comfort. I live in area AC not needed.
I was recently in another home here in my HOA that had done the garage conversion and used the room as an exercize/office room. They built a false wall in front of the garage door and the garage door runners/door opener are stored behind the false wall and garage door.
I was also reminded that the original model office had done a conversion also but as it was done during construction so they were able to add a window.
Does anybody have an estimate of how much it will cost to convert my 2car garage into an in-laws suite in port Charlotte area
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