{"id":26285,"date":"2021-08-30T09:52:22","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T16:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=26285"},"modified":"2021-12-02T12:37:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T20:37:11","slug":"garage-remodel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/garage-remodel\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Garage Remodel Playbook: Plan the Perfect Renovation in 9 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

A garage renovation is a daunting task that requires budgeting, thoughtful planning, and the help of skilled professionals. We\u2019ll help you plan your garage remodel in 11 steps, including average cost data and material recommendations.<\/p>\n

1. Budget your garage renovation<\/h2>\n

The first step of your garage renovation is to budget for the upgrades and services you\u2019ll need. According to Fixr, the average cost to remodel a 2-car garage runs between $7,000 and $15,000<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type of remodel<\/b><\/td>\nAverage cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Partial<\/td>\n$500 – $5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full<\/td>\n$7,000 – $15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conversion into a living space<\/td>\n$20,000 – $75,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: <\/i>Fixr<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a detailed cost breakdown for common garage remodel upgrades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Garage upgrade<\/b><\/td>\nAverage cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utility sink<\/td>\n$215 – $591<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tankless water heater<\/td>\n$1,172 – $3,364<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insulation<\/td>\n$1,400 – $6,300<\/a> ($3\/sq ft<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drywall<\/td>\n$1,001 – $2,882<\/a> ($2\/sq ft)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paint interior<\/td>\n$953 – $2,896<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Polyaspartic floor coating<\/td>\n$6\/sq ft<\/a> (see below for more flooring prices)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional outlets<\/td>\n$212 per outlet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LED lighting<\/td>\n$125 per 10 linear feet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Add storage<\/td>\n$2,065<\/a> (see below for a cost breakdown)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garage addition<\/td>\n$16,749 – $38,930<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garage extension (bump-out)<\/td>\n$10,500 – $27,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Install an automatic door opener<\/td>\n$218 – $511<\/a> (see below for additional options and costs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junk removal<\/td>\n$133 – $360<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organization services<\/td>\n$252 – $793<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General contractor<\/td>\n10% to 20% of total construction project cost<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source: Home Advisor<\/i><\/p>\n

Once you have an idea of your project scope, you can plan how you\u2019ll fund the project<\/a>. Common ways to pay for a garage remodel include:<\/p>\n