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Protect Your RV With a Garage
Take a look at some of our RV Garages!No doubt in our area at least a couple times a year there is an RV show! Is that your dream? When you have an RV is it a sound investment to spend your hard earned money on storage somewhere else? Why not consider building an RV garage on your own property? You can keep your RV in top shape by keeping a close eye on it! Not to mention any spur of the moment trips are easier since your RV is close. And of course, protect your RV from the elements!
Protect Your RV With a Garage
No doubt in our area at least a couple times a year there is an RV show! Is that your dream? When you have an RV is it a sound investment to spend your hard earned money on storage somewhere else? Why not consider building an RV garage on your own property? You can keep your RV in top shape by keeping a close eye on it! Not to mention any spur of the moment trips are easier since your RV is close. And of course, protect your RV from the elements!
Stand alone:
This is the one you can get the most bang for your buck! To begin determining the recommended size for your garage, you will need to first determine the clearance height, length and width of your RV (make sure to include the mirrors and any slides). Also contemplate the future since you may want a larger transportable vacation home! Rarely does one ever complain about having too much storage space – our advice is always build as large as you can afford!
Garage with living space: This is where your imagination with the extra space can be used! A small apartment? craft room? Man cave with a pool table! Play room for the kids! Imagine all the possibilities as well as RV protection!
Stand alone:
This is the one you can get the most bang for your buck! To begin determining the recommended size for your garage, you will need to first determine the clearance height, length and width of your RV (make sure to include the mirrors and any slides). Also contemplate the future since you may want a larger transportable vacation home! Rarely does one ever complain about having too much storage space – our advice is always build as large as you can afford!
Garage with living space: This is where your imagination with the extra space can be used! A small apartment? craft room? Man cave with a pool table! Play room for the kids! Imagine all the possibilities as well as RV protection!
Remember we can customize also and make your RV dreams a Reality!
Surging Demand for Homes with RV Parking
The RV industry is on pace for record RV shipments this year. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) estimates that over 400,000 RVs1 will be shipped in 2016. About 9 million RVs are now on the road in the US, and an estimated 8% to 9% of all US households now own an RV.
New high-end motor homes can easily cost $100,000, $200,000, $300,000, or more—a sizable investment that you don’t necessarily want to just leave sitting out on the street.
Surging Demand for Homes with RV Parking
The RV industry is on pace for record RV shipments this year. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) estimates that over 400,000 RVs1 will be shipped in 2016. About 9 million RVs are now on the road in the US, and an estimated 8% to 9% of all US households now own an RV.
New high-end motor homes can easily cost $100,000, $200,000, $300,000, or more—a sizable investment that you don’t necessarily want to just leave sitting out on the street.
Attached Garage
Detached and attached garages have numerous benefits. While each essentially serve the same purpose, depending on your lot size, intentions and budget, one option always prevails.
Detached Garage
Detached and attached garages have numerous benefits. While each essentially serve the same purpose, depending on your lot size, intentions and budget, one option always prevails.
If you have ever had to brush snow, scrape frost, or clear dew from car windows before setting out on your morning’s adventures, you know the real value of adding a garage to your property. Protecting your car from the elements is only part of the story, however.
A garage can also provide extra storage, needed workspace, and perhaps a comfortable man cave. Whether to attach that new garage to the home or build it as a detached structure is a decision we will help you tackle with the information below.
If you have ever had to brush snow, scrape frost, or clear dew from car windows before setting out on your morning’s adventures, you know the real value of adding a garage to your property. Protecting your car from the elements is only part of the story, however.
A garage can also provide extra storage, needed workspace, and perhaps a comfortable man cave. Whether to attach that new garage to the home or build it as a detached structure is a decision we will help you tackle with the information below.
Installation
Always check zoning requirements before deciding the type of garage to build. Attaching a garage to your existing home may require more expensive and harder-to-acquire building permits than for a stand-alone structure. Also, check for any homeowner association (HOA) or other restrictions. For example, restrictions on size may exist. HOAs may require that garages be attached or that any addition be similar in design to the home itself.
This is a project, whether attached or detached, best handled by a professional contractor. Ask for references and check for proper licensing and insurance before hiring anyone.
The less expensive type of garage to build is the attached garage for several reasons.
First, the builders will save money by using the home’s walls for part of the structure, cutting down on the material and labor costs. Second, running electricity into the addition is cheaper since you are expanding the home’s existing electrical system. And finally, any ventilation or HVAC can also extend from the home. Electricity, ventilation, and HVAC will have to use separate sources in a detached garage.
Expansion
As your needs change and your family grows, a detached garage can grow, with the appropriate permits and permissions. Expanding an attached garage is much more difficult, if not impossible. The design is tied to the house’s architecture, and getting a permit for expansion will be a harder and more costly endeavor.
Installation
Always check zoning requirements before deciding the type of garage to build. Attaching a garage to your existing home may require more expensive and harder-to-acquire building permits than for a stand-alone structure. Also, check for any homeowner association (HOA) or other restrictions. For example, restrictions on size may exist. HOAs may require that garages be attached or that any addition be similar in design to the home itself.
This is a project, whether attached or detached, best handled by a professional contractor. Ask for references and check for proper licensing and insurance before hiring anyone.
The less expensive type of garage to build is the attached garage for several reasons.
First, the builders will save money by using the home’s walls for part of the structure, cutting down on the material and labor costs. Second, running electricity into the addition is cheaper since you are expanding the home’s existing electrical system. And finally, any ventilation or HVAC can also extend from the home. Electricity, ventilation, and HVAC will have to use separate sources in a detached garage.
Expansion
As your needs change and your family grows, a detached garage can grow, with the appropriate permits and permissions. Expanding an attached garage is much more difficult, if not impossible. The design is tied to the house’s architecture, and getting a permit for expansion will be a harder and more costly endeavor.
Design
One difficulty in designing and building an attached garage is lot space. On a narrow lot, an attached garage may cut off access to the backyard. Detached garages fit these lots better. However, they do take up valuable space.
The roof of a detached garage can be used for a deck or patio.
Another possible design element for a detached garage is adding a second floor for a guest room or man cave. This will cost less than adding to an attached unit since you will not have to contend with the home’s existing roofline.
Another advantage of the detached garage design is the increased curb appeal for the home, especially for a smaller home that may be overshadowed by a two- or three-car garage addition. Also, a floor plan without an attached garage can offer more window views and landscaping space.
Noise
If the garage will be a workspace, then the sounds of machinery in a detached garage are less likely to disturb the rest of the home’s occupants.
Design
One difficulty in designing and building an attached garage is lot space. On a narrow lot, an attached garage may cut off access to the backyard. Detached garages fit these lots better. However, they do take up valuable space.
The roof of a detached garage can be used for a deck or patio.
Another possible design element for a detached garage is adding a second floor for a guest room or man cave. This will cost less than adding to an attached unit since you will not have to contend with the home’s existing roofline.
Another advantage of the detached garage design is the increased curb appeal for the home, especially for a smaller home that may be overshadowed by a two- or three-car garage addition. Also, a floor plan without an attached garage can offer more window views and landscaping space.
Noise
If the garage will be a workspace, then the sounds of machinery in a detached garage are less likely to disturb the rest of the home’s occupants.
Convenience
Convenience is the biggest plus when it comes to deciding on an attached garage. Being able to enter and exit the home from the garage is especially attractive in climates with heavy precipitation or extreme temperatures. Without a covered pathway, which would add to the cost, going to a detached garage in inclement weather will not be a fun experience. Even in temperate climates, carrying heavy packages from the car to the house is easier with an attached garage.
Resale Value
Whether an attached or detached garage adds to or detracts from your home’s value depends partly on two factors: curb appeal and consistency with other homes. An attached garage that faces the front can detract from the look of the home, especially if the home is small. A detached garage in a neighborhood dominated by homes with attached garages can lower the home’s value.
Of course, the climate plays a significant role as well. In a very hot, cold, or wet climate, not having a garage for the home, especially an attached one, can be a deal breaker. However, when all is considered, real estate professionals estimate that a two-car garage, attached or detached, will add approximately $45,000 to the value of a home, and a one-car garage will add about $15,000 to $20,000. Factors that increase that value are an electric door opener, an opening that does not face the street, and extra space for storage.
Convenience
Convenience is the biggest plus when it comes to deciding on an attached garage. Being able to enter and exit the home from the garage is especially attractive in climates with heavy precipitation or extreme temperatures. Without a covered pathway, which would add to the cost, going to a detached garage in inclement weather will not be a fun experience. Even in temperate climates, carrying heavy packages from the car to the house is easier with an attached garage.
Resale Value
Whether an attached or detached garage adds to or detracts from your home’s value depends partly on two factors: curb appeal and consistency with other homes. An attached garage that faces the front can detract from the look of the home, especially if the home is small. A detached garage in a neighborhood dominated by homes with attached garages can lower the home’s value.
Of course, the climate plays a significant role as well. In a very hot, cold, or wet climate, not having a garage for the home, especially an attached one, can be a deal breaker. However, when all is considered, real estate professionals estimate that a two-car garage, attached or detached, will add approximately $45,000 to the value of a home, and a one-car garage will add about $15,000 to $20,000. Factors that increase that value are an electric door opener, an opening that does not face the street, and extra space for storage.
Why a Detached Garage Can Drastically Improve Your Resale Price
Before you make a major structural change to your property, it is important to consider how this will affect your resale value. While there are many steps that you can take to improve your property, the addition of a detached garage may be beneficial to you and may drastically improve your resale price when you are ready to sell.
You should always first obtain customized information about how the addition of a detached garage may affect your property’s value.
Adding Square Footage to Your Home
As a property owner, you may be well aware that one of the most common ways the value of your property is determined is by the market rate for price per square foot of homes in the area. While factors such as age of the property, condition of the property and amenities in the neighborhood may affect whether your property’s price per square foot is above or below market average, the size of the improvements has a direct impact on property value. Adding a detached garage adds square footage to the property, and a real estate agent can help you to determine the true financial gain you may experience through this addition.
Increasing Appeal to Potential Buyers
Properties that are more appealing to potential buyers may sell for a higher price. When you add a detached garage to your property, you may be adding style and function to the property by adding a place to park vehicles and to store items like seasonal items and lawn equipment. You can also create a detached garage with a workshop or another functional area for added appeal.
Transforming Existing Space
Some home additions will add a detached garage to a property because a garage was never constructed on the property, but others will be added because the homeowner wants to transform the existing garage attached to the home into a more functional area. For example, a new home addition, may turn the existing garage into a living room, a bedroom or another functional area.
With the addition of a detached garage, the property owner can retain the benefits of having a garage while also improving the functional use of the main area of the home.
The addition of a detached garage can benefit you and your family in a number of ways, and it can also improve the resale value of your home.
Why a Detached Garage Can Drastically Improve Your Resale Price
Before you make a major structural change to your property, it is important to consider how this will affect your resale value. While there are many steps that you can take to improve your property, the addition of a detached garage may be beneficial to you and may drastically improve your resale price when you are ready to sell.
You should always first obtain customized information about how the addition of a detached garage may affect your property’s value.
Adding Square Footage to Your Home
As a property owner, you may be well aware that one of the most common ways the value of your property is determined is by the market rate for price per square foot of homes in the area. While factors such as age of the property, condition of the property and amenities in the neighborhood may affect whether your property’s price per square foot is above or below market average, the size of the improvements has a direct impact on property value. Adding a detached garage adds square footage to the property, and a real estate agent can help you to determine the true financial gain you may experience through this addition.
Increasing Appeal to Potential Buyers
Properties that are more appealing to potential buyers may sell for a higher price. When you add a detached garage to your property, you may be adding style and function to the property by adding a place to park vehicles and to store items like seasonal items and lawn equipment. You can also create a detached garage with a workshop or another functional area for added appeal.
Transforming Existing Space
Some home additions will add a detached garage to a property because a garage was never constructed on the property, but others will be added because the homeowner wants to transform the existing garage attached to the home into a more functional area. For example, a new home addition, may turn the existing garage into a living room, a bedroom or another functional area.
With the addition of a detached garage, the property owner can retain the benefits of having a garage while also improving the functional use of the main area of the home.
The addition of a detached garage can benefit you and your family in a number of ways, and it can also improve the resale value of your home.
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Mitchco
Mitch Clausen
14405 N Maywood Ct
Brighton, CO 80603
Email: Garagesbymitchco@gmail.com
Phone: 303-901-1690
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