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5 Ways to Know Need to Build a Garage or Shop

Do you really need to build a garage? For several years, you may have yearned for a bigger space for household storage, vehicles, and a place to fix things up and build. Nothing more fits in the garage. So, you ask yourself, do I need to build a separate garage and workshop or can I reclaim space in my overcrowded double garage? This is a wonderful time of the year to assess your need for a new garage or workshop.

These are 5 basic questions to get you thinking about your best possibilities. Likely, you will produce more. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself.

Do I need all the items currently taking up space in my garage?
Can any of the storage go into the attic or into a loft Shelf?
Is my garage heated so that I could work year-round in it?
Do I have enough space and the right covenants to fit the second garage on the property?
Would I be better off remodeling, or Could I tear down the old, detached garage and include more square footage?

Clearing Out the Garage

Spring cleaning, anyone? On a good-weather day, begin by removing everything from the garage. From top to bottom, clean and repair the space. Next, go through all the items that you Pulled out on to the driveway. What do you want to keep?

Everything Else Needs to Go

Everything else needs to go and you can outsource the removal of those items The next step is to look at the items you want to keep and figure out Where they should go. How often do you use The canoe? Do you need a bicycle rack? Can a shelf be insert it around the top of the garage door high up in the garage for long term storage? Consider peg boards, racks, and other brackets for tools and gear.

Upper Level Storage

Or determine that you need to build higher. Build a loft, mezzanine, or entire second level. Some of you have that option.

Zoning and Space to Build a Garage

If you want to fit your pool table or your big saws or four-wheelers into the garage, You know you’re going to need more space. In that case you would take action to find out if the zoning and covenants permit an outbuilding. If you want to spend time in your garage or shop, be aware of the expense of mitigating extreme summer and winter temperatures.

Remodeling a Detached Garage

If you’re in an older neighborhood with back alleys, or a new neighborhood that requires them, consider a remodel. 100 year old garage may be a candidate for removal but a newer garage may have space for an additional Bay. Some neighborhoods require that remodels stay within the original footprint and that is when you might consider a second story. We can help pinpoint your options. With the rebuild or an expansion of an existing garage or storage building.

Castle Rock CO Contractors

Give us a call at Sapphire Construction, Inc in Castle Rock CO. To discuss your needs. Building contractor Alan Randa and the team of designers and architects and builders at Sapphire Construction will take your building project seriously. Our high-quality and value- added Colorado outbuildings come with exceptional warranties.

Contact Sapphire Construction, Inc., call (303) 619-7213.