{"id":663,"date":"2020-09-17T23:32:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T23:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=663"},"modified":"2023-04-14T06:57:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T06:57:39","slug":"step-by-step-how-to-extend-a-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/step-by-step-how-to-extend-a-garage\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step: How to Extend a Garage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Garages are a very different space compared to other interior spaces in the house. It\u2019s a detached space that caters to an entirely different need and, as such, provides different opportunities and challenges compared to others that will require a different strategy to tackle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A garage extension is a renovation project that will require a lot of resources to complete and involves the following stages: Viability study and Reasoning, Design and planning, Approval, Construction, Finalization, Furnishing, Maintenance, and Usage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are multiple reasons why you would want to extend your garages, such as additional parking, additional workspace, additional storage space, and many more. The output of this renovation will also depend on what other renovations you plan on adding to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we\u2019ll be going into each and every step that a client will have to go through when they plan on extending a garage. If you plan on doing any renovations that will adjust the floorplan of your house then this article is also for you, as these steps can also be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you can even think about extending your garage, it\u2019s important to know if you CAN extend your garage. There are two main factors that will determine whether you can extend your garage, which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main building law that will determine if you can extend your garage is the setback requirements. Setbacks vary depending on the type of building and the location it\u2019s in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A setback is a minimum distance between the lot boundaries and the exterior wall finish. If the minimum distance is not met, a building official will either make you pay a fine or force you to reconstruct that entire part of the building.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Setbacks are important because they ensure that there\u2019s breathing room between buildings and so that fires don\u2019t spread as quickly if one ever occurs. They also make it so that buildings don\u2019t intrude into public spaces, which is especially important if a structure is located near a high-traffic area<\/p>\n\n\n\n The budget is the main determining factor on whether or not you can do a project. For a garage extension, it\u2019s not exactly the most expensive type of house addition, but it isn\u2019t cheaper either. Preparing a proper budget that will allow you to have a garage extension built properly will save you from ending up with a half-built garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The budget will really determine how much your garage will extend. You can even extend it underground and have an underground parking lot if you have that much space, or a more practical example would be adding a few meters to your current garage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These two are really the only things that will determine whether or not a garage extension project is feasible and possible. They serve as the hard limitations to all designs and projects, and a garage extension is no exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of reasoning, determine the main reason why you would want to extend your garage. Most likely, if the house was planned correctly, then your vehicles will be able to fit into the garage. Any additional vehicles will require, at the bare minimum, an extension of 4-6 meters depending on the vehicle size and current use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before anything else, the client must be sure that they are willing to spend this much on a project. Contracts with architects and construction managers will most likely prevent the client from discontinuing the project, or will most likely include penalties for doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A garage extension does not require that much design work. Most likely, it will only take the architect a few weeks to plan out how the extension will be planned. It\u2019s still necessary to get an architect considering that extending a garage is a type of renovation that will require you to make adjustments structurally and utility wise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 1: Viability study and Reasoning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Building law guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 2: Design and planning stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n