First steps toward a garage/office conversion

January 11, 2011

If you read our last post, you may have given some consideration to converting part of your garage to an office.  If you want to go ahead with such a conversion, this article will help get you started.  These are the main steps at the beginning.

1. Check out relevant codes and get the proper permits.
2. Make sure you have the necessary electric and plumbing utilities for the garage and identify where those lines are.
3. Begin investigating contractors to do the work.
4. When designing the new space, consider adding windows, and what parking and storage space you’ll still need.
5. Plan to add insulation to the garage.
6. Consider adding security features especially if you’ll have computers and other electronics in the garage/office.

You may want to move no. 3 up to the top of your list and contact us. That’s because we can help with codes and permits and designing your new space as well.  Then, we’ll help with the conversion to give you a great garage and office.

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