Over-the-Garage Home Addition: 3 Reasons to Go for It

That space above your existing garage is prime real estate for a home addition. But is it actually a good idea to have one built there? Short answer: YES. Here’s why an over-the-garage home addition is a worthy investment.

1. Provides you an extra living space. With this type of home addition, you have the option to turn it into a home office – perfect for those who work from home full-time – or as a workshop for your favorite hobby. The addition can also be used as a bedroom suite that can easily accommodate family members or overnight guests without giving up comfort or privacy.

2. Saves more money. While building a home addition over the garage can be costly, you’ll soon find that it can provide a healthy return on investment (ROI). In fact, according to Remodeling Magazine figures, a garage addition allows you to recoup costs up to 65%. Not only that, but the project itself is less complicated and more cost-effective than investing in a detached addition, which requires building the structure from the ground up. Still, an over-the-garage addition has its own set of challenges, and you’ll need the assistance of a reliable home remodel contractor like Ben’s Construction Inc to ensure everything goes smoothly.

3. Requires no additional footprint. Because an over-the-garage addition is built up instead of out, you get to keep the square footage of your backyard. This means you still have plenty of space for any features you want to incorporate into your outdoor living space.

Before Moving Forward With the Project

You’ll need to consider a few things before having that addition built. For instance:

• Make sure that the roof, siding, trim and windows of the new addition is consistent with that of the garage and the main home. Basically, you’ll want the addition to look seamless with the rest of the property.
• You should take into account the addition’s entry point. If the garage is attached to the main home, then the new space can be accessed via the second floor. If not, a staircase running along the side of the addition should do.
• Make sure that you don’t overlook insulation, ventilation, plumbing and electrical connections when having the addition built. All of these should be compliant with your area’s building codes.

Schedule a Design Consultation

Ben’s Construction Inc is not just your go-to company for gutters installation. If you need a professional to handle your over-the-garage addition, we’ll be more than happy to fill the role. We proudly serve homeowners in Natick, MA, and other areas in Middlesex County. Call us today at (508) 962-2417, or fill out this contact form to schedule a consultation.