cost to convert 2 car garage to bed/bath?

[jaybirdsmommy]

Thanks again,everyone. I appreciate all the advice, especially when it came to asking the contractor questions (although he already had most of it covered)

Contractor came by today, he looked at me like I had two heads when I asked if it was legal to convert the garage. Apparently it is completely legal here, as long as the windows/doors/ductwork, etc meet code. All permits will be pulled, building codes met, etc. Now I'm just waiting to hear what the cost will be.

I agree about adding an addition instead of losing the garage, but there's really no where to go without completely landlocking a current bedroom, which would defeat the purpose. I did ask him to add the cost of a simple carport to the quote, so we don't completely lose the covered parking. Carports are pretty common here, even with new construction.

 

[yoopermom]

Contractor's wife here

I would still be super careful about getting everything in writing, and insisting on seeing permits as they are drawn. It really wouldn't be overkill for you to call the inspector's office who checks on permits in your area and just verify that this is all ok. Sure the contractor "could" be held liable if he does it and it's not, but do you want to face the time and $$ to have to sue him if he does it and it's not? (We used to have a local inspector who was very laid back, so all the contractors got lazy, but when he was replaced by a "by the book" man, wow....)

It's like the old saying, "Measure twice, cut once"...

Terri