How much does it cost to build a kitchen in a garage?

Kitchen. Turning a garage into a kitchen costs at least $6,000, but kitchen remodels can cost more than $65,000 depending on the design, finishes, and appliances you select. At a minimum, factor in the basics, such as electrical wiring, plumbing, lighting, insulation, drywall, trim, and flooring.

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Living Room

Turning your garage into a living room (also called a family room) can average anywhere between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on whether you need to add a window or door. By law, your family room needs at least one window big enough to use as an emergency exit (called an egress window). Installing insulation, drywall, flooring, and HVAC make up the rest of the major costs of this type of project.

Bedroom

The cost of a bedroom or primary suite depends on your choices but can range from $10,000 to $15,000 for a bedroom/bathroom combo. At a minimum, you need at least one window, insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, heat and air, lighting, and a closet. With no bathroom, costs may be closer to the price of a living room.

If you add the primary bath, factor in additional costs for:

Plumbing

A second window

Insulation

Drywall

Flooring

Lighting

A shower and/or tub

A toilet

A sink

Faucets

Cabinetry

Tile

Finishes

Dreaming of a steam shower or a garden tub? You’ll pay an additional $2,650 to $6,050 in costs for a steam shower.

Office

Converting a garage into a home office costs at least $5,000, making it one of the more affordable options when it comes to converting your garage into a living space. Like a bedroom, a home office needs all the basic amenities, such as finished walls and ceiling, flooring, and lights. It also needs HVAC and a window. This room may also require additional outlets to connect computers, printers, and charging stations. You'll need internet access and a high-speed connection, as well as lots of storage and organization options. Map out where you’ll place the furniture and electronics to make sure your electrical plan addresses how you will use the space. Find a local interior designer if you need help envisioning the space.

Kitchen

Turning a garage into a kitchen costs at least $6,000, but kitchen remodels can cost more than $65,000 depending on the design, finishes, and appliances you select. At a minimum, factor in the basics, such as electrical wiring, plumbing, lighting, insulation, drywall, trim, and flooring. This job could require rerouting gas and water lines, providing drain lines for the sink and dishwasher, relocating the washer and dryer, and adding outlets powerful enough to run large appliances. Your contractor must address ventilation requirements for the stove, which can increase the cost. You’ll need to budget for functional items such as cabinets, a pantry, countertops, and other work or storage spaces as well. Check out our guide on the cost of new appliances when budgeting for your garage-to-kitchen remodel.

Apartment

An apartment is easily the most expensive candidate for a garage conversion, costing $15,000 to $30,000 but easily exceeding $80,000 depending on the quality of the kitchen and bathroom. When converting a garage into an apartment or guest house, you’ll need to budget for a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living space that can also function as a bedroom, at a minimum. Work can entail jackhammering concrete to run plumbing and sewer lines, adding a gas line or a 220 outlet for the stove, installing a water heater, and addressing ventilation over the stove and in the bathroom. Don't forget to add the cost of an exterior door to your budget, which can provide an attractive private entrance to your new space. Whether it’s a guest suite or a true rental property, you may have to deal with more zoning laws and permit requirements than you would need for a typical garage conversion.

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Extensive research has proven that metal roofing is no more likely to attract a lightning strike than any other type of roofing material. In fact, as a non-combustible material with the highest Class A fire-resistance rating, metal roofing is one of the best materials for homes in lightning-prone regions. When it comes to lightning strikes and roofing, it’s all about fire prevention. If the roof is covered with combustible materials such as wood petroleum-based asphalt shingles, a lightning strike can easily start a fire. Lightning produces intense heat, and often this heat can cause fires on the roof or inside the house after "jumping" from the roof to the first available path to the ground. Now, think about how a lightning rod works when placed on top of a building. Made of highly conductive and non-combustible metal, lightning rods are designed to intercept the voltage from a lightning strike and provide a safe and direct path to the ground. When lightning strikes a metal roof, the voltage and risk of fire are quickly contained since metal is conductive and provides the lightning strike with a direct path to the ground outside of the home. If you live in a lighting-prone region, you’ll want to look for a roof that is made of non-combustible materials and has the highest Class A rating for fire.

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