Garage Addition Builder NH
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Garage additions, or attached garages, started to become popular in the 1940's and 50's, as more and more home owners started to own cars, and needed the convenience of being able to not only shelter their vehicles, but also access their home more easily from the garage.
A garage addition always adds tremendous value to a home, and aesthetically can be very visually attractive and make your home seem almost twice as big in many cases. Our builders have experience with all types of garage additions, and our competitive prices make it easy to pull the trigger on getting your new garage project off the ground. Call today for a free quote!
Why Attached
Attached Garage Benefits
The attached garage offers many beneficial features, here are a few:
Convenience
Clearly the biggest advantage of having an attached garage is its convenience. If you have a family with small children in times of cold or wet weather being able to come into your home straight to the garage is a big bonus. In the winter trying to carry in shopping on icy driveways may also present a challenge so being able to carry groceries directly into the garage is not only safer but more convenient. One other big benefit in the winter is being able to warm up your car in the garage and not have to clear a lot of snow or ice off your vehicle. Although many people have car warmers these days, for those who don't, being able to warm the car in the garage first before leaving for work makes things easier.
The Look Of A Larger Home
The second advantage to an attached garage is the appearance of a larger home and the look of a more continuous structure. A detached building reads as an outbuilding no matter how well it is made. An attached one reads as part of the house, so the whole property presents as a single larger structure from the road. Two details do most of that work: keeping the garage ridge below the ridge of the house, and setting its front face back a little from the front of the house. Get those right and the addition looks like it was always there. Get them wrong and it looks bolted on, which is the one outcome nobody wants on the front of their home.
Direct Storage Access
Thirdly, having direct access to your garage not only makes it easier to get in and out of your vehicle but also gives you quick access to much of your long-term or seasonal storage. If you have Christmas decorations or party supplies that you need easy access to, not having to go outside makes them much more accessible.
Lower Construction Costs
Another factor supporting an attached garage is that it often will provide lower construction costs if you already have pre-existing walls you plan to use. It might also be less expensive to heat or power if electricity and ventilation are already present and built in. Lastly, the attached garage may also be a benefit in that it could eventually be converted into a full living space, so it proves more flexible long term.
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Working With What You Have
Adding A Garage To Your House
To add a garage to a house, you will want to work with what you already have. For many people, this means using foundation already laid out, or using the end room in the floor plan as the connector to the garage. Ideally, you'll use a laundry room, mud room, or kitchen as a connecting room to a garage renovation.
However, attaching a garage to your home may not be possible or reasonable given the layout of your home, and of course, zoning. Attached garages are also not preferred for those who might want to add on to their home later. If a garage addition is only the first on the long list of home improvements planned for the near future, you'll want to explore a detached garage option.
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We'll help take the guesswork out of it for you and walk you through a straight forward plan for your garage project. If your plan is to have 1 bay or 4 bays and space to park your boat in, we can help you draw up the plans for any size garage you are looking to build.
Worth Reading
Before You Decide
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage in New Hampshire?
What drives the price of an addition, and where the money goes.
Garage Building Permits and Zoning in New Hampshire
Work through setbacks and permits before you design anything.
Attached vs Detached Garage: Which Should You Build?
The trade-offs if you're still deciding which way to go.
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