Garage Addition. Is it Worth the Cost to Build a Garage in Maine?
17-Mar-2010 While homes with garages are more common in New England than in any other part of the country, there are many homes (particularly older homes) that do not have them. Many of these homeowners wonder if its worth considering a garage addition and if the convenience and value added are enough to offset the garage building cost.Benefits of Adding a Garage:
• Protection from the weather – Winters are awfully cold in New England, and garages provide shelter and some insulation for your vehicle from inclement weather. Additionally, they come in handy on rainy days and hot summer days to keep you, as well as your car, out of the extreme weather conditions.
• Extra functional space – While the degree to which you want your garage to be finished may vary from a bare bones garage to a customized space with a garage room or bedroom built in above it, you are adding useable space to your home. It gives you a place to perform maintenance on your car, provides storage for tools and other items that you are unable to store in the house, and can add additional living space in the form of a garage room or garage bedroom upstairs.
• Increased home value – Adding a garage can add $10,000 onto the value of your home, conservatively. The nicer and more finished the garage, the higher the impact on the resale value. Additionally, it is very likely that a garage could be the amenity that qualifies your home for a certain buyer or makes them choose your home over another without a garage. If your garage is partially finished or has a garage room or garage bedroom over it, even better for potential buyers.
There are clear advantages to building a garage addition, but what is the garage building cost? Built By Adams offers garage additions starting at under $20,000. Many people wonder if they will get a good return on their investment of the garage building cost. It makes sense to build a garage if:
• You plan on staying in your home for awhile. It is well worth the cost of the garage to enjoy the above features and benefits, particularly in climates with extreme weather.
• You are looking to sell your home and “everyone else has one.” When considering putting your home on the market, it is important to look at comparable homes for sale and bring your home “up to par.” You don’t want potential buyers to immediately disqualify your home based on whether or not you have a garage.
• You are outgrowing your home, but don’t want or can’t afford to move. A garage addition can be a great option for additional storage and living space, particularly if you utilize the space above for a garage room or garage bedroom.
The benefits of adding a garage clearly justify the garage building cost in most situations. To find out if adding a garage and possibly a garage room or garage bedroom are the right choice for your home, contact Built By Adams for a consultation today. We have many garage addition options beginning at under $20,000.
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