Will I lose my garage parking?
Usually yes, so we confirm your city’s parking requirements early. In many jurisdictions ADU rules have relaxed replacement-parking requirements, but this varies — we check before you commit.
Additions
Garage Conversions
A garage is often the cheapest square footage to convert into real living space — the slab, walls, and roof already exist. Done properly, a conversion adds a bedroom, office, or full ADU that feels like part of the house, not a finished garage.
The difference between a comfortable room and an obviously-converted garage is in the details: insulation, a proper floor system, real windows, heating and cooling, and finishes that continue from the rest of the home. We handle all of it, including the permit that makes it legal square footage.
Conversions can become a guest suite, a home office, a gym, a studio, or — with a kitchen and bath — a full ADU you can rent. We plan the layout and systems around how you intend to use the space.
We confirm the existing slab and walls are suitable, address moisture and insulation, and bring the space up to code for occupancy.
Design & build
How your project comes together
Every project follows the same clear path — so you always know what’s happening and what comes next.
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Consultation
Week 1We visit your home, listen to how you live in it, and talk honestly about scope, priorities, and budget. You leave knowing whether we’re the right fit — no pressure, no vague promises.
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Design & Selections
Weeks 2–6We develop the plan, produce drawings and 3D views, and guide your material and finish selections. Locking these in early is what keeps the budget and schedule honest once we build.
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Estimate & Agreement
Before we buildYou receive a detailed written estimate tied to a defined scope and real selections — not placeholders. When you approve it, the number you sign is the number we build to.
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Permits & Engineering
Varies by cityWe prepare complete submittals, coordinate structural and mechanical engineering, and manage plan check and corrections so your project clears review as smoothly as possible.
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Construction
Project-dependentOne project manager owns the schedule and communication. Trades are sequenced so they don’t collide, the site stays protected and clean, and you always know what’s happening this week.
Honest answers
What homeowners think about first
The questions worth asking before you start — answered straight.
How do you keep it from feeling like a garage?
Insulation, a raised and level floor, proper windows for light, comfortable heating and cooling, and finishes that flow from the rest of the house. Those choices are what make a conversion feel like a real room.
Can it become a rentable ADU?
Yes — adding a kitchen and bathroom turns a garage conversion into a full ADU. We plan the plumbing and layout accordingly and manage the ADU permitting.
Selected work
Garage Conversions projects
Garage to Home Studio
An underused garage became a bright, comfortable studio and office.
Conversion · insulation · finished flooring
FAQ
Garage Conversions questions
Do I need a permit to convert my garage?
Yes. Converting a garage to habitable space requires permits for the change of use plus any electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. We handle the drawings and approvals.
How long does a garage conversion take?
A straightforward conversion is often a few weeks to a couple of months of on-site work; adding a kitchen and bath for an ADU extends that. We provide a schedule up front.
Is a garage conversion cheaper than a detached ADU?
Often, yes — because the structure already exists. We can compare a conversion against a detached unit for your property so you can weigh cost against privacy and yard space.
Planning a garage conversions project?
Tell us about your home and goals. We’ll follow up to schedule a consultation and give you an honest read on scope, timeline, and budget.