Can A Garage Conversion Increase The Value Of My Home?

Garage conversions are a great way to increase the value of your property!

Handyman Connection of Ottawa has noticed that for many people, when it comes to home improvements, one of the most important considerations is whether it will affect the value of their home in a positive way. Whether you’re looking to sell your home at the best price you can, or simply want to make the most of the space you’ve got and increase your home’s value, a garage conversion is a great way to improve your home and pocket the difference when the hammer falls.

If you’re considering a garage conversion as part of a general home improvement program in preparation for selling your home, it’s vital to consider what potential homebuyers will be looking for in their new home. You may think that a garage bar complete with a widescreen TV for those sporting events will make a great addition – but what if potential home owners are tee-total and don’t like sport?

You can’t predict what potential home buyers are looking for, so if you’re converting your garage for a better sale price, it’s best to stick to safe, conservative conversions that appeal to as many people as possible.

The safest route is to leave them a blank canvas; convert the garage into “just another room” of your home. This adds value with the extra room, and with the floors, drywalls and paint installed, it’s easy for people to project their own ideas for the garage onto that canvas. Garages make for excellent guest rooms, especially if the garage is detached, giving your guests some privacy when they visit. It’s also a great choice of décor for prospective buyers to view.

For those who have no plans to move for a few years, converting the garage is more about what you want. Growing family? Give your eldest their very own room! Love computer games, but don’t have a devoted room? Turn your garage into a gamer’s paradise! Have teenagers who love to rock out, but can’t stand the racket? Transform the garage into a soundproof room where they can play as loudly as they like, disturbing nobody!

Garage conversions are as diverse as the people that do them: what’s your idea? If you’re interested in garage conversion, call up Handyman Connection of Ottawa today. You will be able to book one of our professional, qualified workers for a home visit at a time of your choosing for an absolutely consultation and estimate session. Ask us any questions you have – no question is too big or small – and share your ideas with us! We’ll be able to show you what works and what won’t work. You’re under no obligation to hire our services, just to pick our brains.