Garage Conversion & ADU

What is a Garage Conversion?

The garage is a great option for those who can park their vehicles in a different spot. It almost always already has a connection to the house and (if built for two cars) has ample area for a spacious ADU. Garages however are also not always well insulated and may lead to some problems in terms of adaptability.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Shell is already provided
• No existing spaces - a blank floor plan
• Existing connection to house
• No loss of family space
• Add to and work into the existing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
• Very close accessibility between family and family member

Cons

• Shell may need to be insulated/added to
• Addition of windows into shell is needed
• Garage door needs to be patched and insulated
• May be size constraints
• Loss of space for cars/storage

Options for Conversion:

On the pages that follow, take a closer look at housing's connections to the Five-Bay Garage Conversion, Cape Garage Conversion, Ranch Garage Conversion, Side Hall Garage Conversion, and Split Level Garage Conversion.