Garage addition

dreamhomes69

6 years ago

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Should I add an attached or detached garage to my home?

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dreamhomes69
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6 years ago

Not at all Sophie, I'm a custom home builder and I know that the homes that have been remodeled in this neighborhood are going for a million+. Some of my neighbors have taken the houses down to one remaining wall and started from basically scratch. I'll probably end up doing very close to that, but like I said before " it's always nice to get some outside views.".. ps: We have an architect on staff who's given me his ideas, in fact we've remodeled 3 identical homes in the surrounding area all designed differently because the owners had different wants and needs for their families and lifestyles. Here's a photo of a

house we knocked down and remodeled from an existing hi-ranch..

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User
6 years ago
You are not likely to see a good payback on such a project. If you want to do it anyway, you need to contact an architect to plan it for you.
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smileythecat
6 years ago
Agree with Sophie.
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dreamhomes69
Original Author
6 years ago
I've already got my payback, I bought this house in 1984 at 26 years old for $80,000. I'm 60 years old now and it's been recently appraised at $625,000. I just want a little more room for family get togethers around the holidays. I'ma snowbird and I have a winter home in Naples Florida on a canal, so I may let one of my nephews have the apartment so it's not a totally vacant house during the winter months. I was looking for some professional feedback from architectural designers on here. I have some ideas as to what I want to do, but it's always nice to get some outside views. Thanks for your reply..
DIY2Much2Do
6 years ago
This is an interesting document about remodeling split houses... not your specific question but you might find it interesting. Split Visions
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User
6 years ago
You are blinded by sentimental attachment. . A split level is never really worth adding on. Especially at your stage in life.
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powermuffin
6 years ago
Wow, I am surprised Sophie that you made that comment. If she wants to do it and isn't so concerned about the investment, I say go for it. We have a very large family room and I wouldn't have bought the house without it. It is where our extended family celebrates every event and keeps us together.

I have no expertise in the area, just wanted to lend my support for the OP's idea.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
So if you have all this experience what do you want from us.
dreamhomes69
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6 years ago
lol, that's a funny way to put it. since you asked, I don't 'want' anything from you. I was just seeing what other 'Professionals' would do confronted with the same project, that's all... I'm sorry if you thought I was someone who had no experience in home remodeling, interior designing and construction.. Thank you for your 'Consulting'... :))
flopsycat1
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
dreamhomes- Only you can judge whether this is a project worth pursuing. Hope you get some constructive input. I’m no pro and, therefore, no help at all. I do, however, enjoy reading suggestions seen through the eyes of someone who actually knows something about this stuff. Good luck with your project. Or not.

Keep us posted.
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Dell
5 years ago
I have that original style house. I too, am thinking of expanding now that the kids are grown and out but when they come back which is often, we have no space. I would love to OP if you would post some of the pictures of the homes you have already remodeled

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