Turning an attached garage into a bedroom, home office, gym or in-law space, with insulation, electrical and permits handled.
A garage was not built as living space, so a few things need attention that a normal room would not.
Garage slabs are not always built with the same vapor barrier as living space slabs. We check and address moisture control before flooring goes down.
Garages are rarely insulated to living-space standards. Wall and ceiling insulation is added as part of the conversion.
Extending your existing HVAC system, or adding a mini-split, is usually needed since garages are not conditioned space.
Converting a garage to living space almost always needs a permit, and can affect how the home is valued and insured. We handle this process.
We assess the slab, framing and existing utilities.
We plan the layout and pull the required permit.
Walls, ceiling and slab moisture protection are addressed.
Circuits and conditioning are extended into the space.
Drywall, flooring, trim and paint complete the room.
The work is signed off by the building inspector, then we walk it with you.
Addressing slab moisture issues adds cost but protects the finished room.
Extending ductwork versus adding a mini-split unit changes the price.
Adding a bathroom to the converted space costs more than a plumbing-free room.
Flooring, trim and paint choices create a wide range within any conversion.
Based in Lake Charles, LA 70601, we serve the city and the surrounding towns below.
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Call us about your project and we will schedule a visit and send a written, itemized estimate.
Call (337) 602-1283