Why Building a Detached Garage may be a Good Move

If there is one thing that many homeowners never seem to have enough of, it’s space. The garage often doubles as a place to park the car, as well as storage for everything from tools to old books. Some homeowners are faced with having no space for a much needed second car because the garage is too small. Expanding the size of the existing garage is not always an option, and in such cases, a detached garage is a good solution. Call us at Laurie’s Certified Construction if you’d like to discuss detached, or attached, garage options.

You might be quick to dismiss the idea of a detached garage when thoughts of getting from the car to the home in bad weather go through your head. However, you should not write it off so quickly, as these structures do offer some advantages. Good reasons to for using a detached garage include:

You can put the detached garage anywhere you choose, whether it is at the back, side or front of the house. This gives you some room to make new design choices.

Instead of widening the garage or building one directly onto the house, you can use the space for something else. You can add more living space to the home or build a patio or deck.

If you have a small home, a garage can sometimes overpower the look of the structure. Putting a detached garage on the property will allow the house to maintain its visual appeal without competing with an attached section.

Typically, detached garages are easier to expand, which makes them the more cost effective solution. You can make changes without having to worry about the home being affected.

Points to Consider

If you have disabled persons living in the home, a detached garage may not be the best fit, unless you have no other option. It will take more time for them to get from the home to the car, and this will be especially challenging in bad weather. If you are sure that you want a detached garage, it will also need separate wiring. If you have home security, you will have to set up a different system for this structure as well. Most importantly, you will need to know what the local building codes will allow you to do.

More Than a Garage

A detached garage can be more than just the spot to store your car. You can add space for storage to minimize clutter in the home or just to make your life easier. The building can also be completed with living quarters. This is a good option for people who have older children who are not yet ready to move out. We know that you probably have many questions about attached and detached garages. Give us a call at 802-862-4754, and we will be happy to answer them, and help you decide which is right for you.