How To Convert Your Garage into an ADU

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How To Convert Your Garage into an ADU
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• ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, have become an
  increasingly popular and affordable way for
  homeowners to create more space for family
  members or paying tenants, and with overcrowding
  and property prices on the rise across the
  country, theyre set to continue being popular
  projects.
• Attached, detached, close to the home or further
  away, ADUs can be remodeled from garages and even
  sheds.
• If your garage is sitting around unused and the
  space could be put to better use, why not
  consider converting it into an ADU? Follow this
  short guide to turn an unused space, into a
  functional one

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• Begin with a plan
• Ideally, find a local remodeling company who can
  help you see the entire project through from
  beginning to end, and sit down with them to
  discuss your ideas, and formulate a
  professionally drawn garage conversion plan.
  Alternatively, you can choose to work with a
  designer and architect.
• The design will ultimately depend upon what you
  intend to convert your garage to, whether it be a
  bedroom with bathroom, a rentable unit or any
  other type of layout. Before the agreed plan can
  be put into action, however, it will need to be
  submitted to the city building department for
  checks, and a structural engineer must assess the
  existing structure your designer or remodeling
  company will take care of this for you.

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• Note that planning approval can take anything
  from two weeks to two months or more.
• Find a contractor
• Working with a remodeling company is by far the
  simplest way to get the ADU designed and
  constructed as quickly as possible, but if you
  choose to work separately with a designer and
  general contractor, youll need to conduct some
  research to find a good one.
• Carry out a search of local general contractors
  and send them the plan so that they can provide
  you with a cost estimate for the conversion.

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• Inform your remodeling firm or chosen contractor
  of extra details
• Most cities dont require details surrounding the
  electrical and plumbing aspects of a garage
  conversion to be included in the plans submitted
  to the city building department, so youll need
  to provide your remodeling company or contractor
  with details of the following
• Where you want your water heater to be and what
  type of heater you want (tank, tankless, gas or
  electric)
• Whether you want a full home HVAC system or a
  smaller unit
• How many lights, switches and outlets you want
  and where they should be placed

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• A garage conversion into an accessory dwelling
  unit is an easy and affordable way to create
  usable space, and even generate an additional
  income should you choose to rent it out to
  tenants. With plenty of experienced remodeling
  firms available throughout the country, you
  should be spoilt for choice when it comes to
  choosing a reputable firm to help you complete
  your conversion project.

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  Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No
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