A Look at Some Garage Conversion Ideas to Try Out in San Jose

The garages in homes across San Jose city are disappearing and that is because homeowners are today a lot more conscious about space. This part of the country is already feeling a crisis for living space and that is the reason homeowners are open to the idea of converting the garage into a cozy living area. The vehicle could be kept in the driveway or perhaps one can have a carport. The San Jose garage conversion offers the scope to utilize the space better. It is via keeping the vehicle here the space was until now underutilized and this is something that you cannot afford. The conversion is a better option than planning for a home extension. 

 

It is not easy to plan for garage conversion suddenly and some basic checks on the structure are necessary. The contractor whom you hire will want to see the structure and assess whether it is fit for conversion or not.  There could also be some work done here that is not according to the modern codes. This does not mean that you cannot convert this space into a living area. There will be a need to make amendments and an experienced contractor will look into these issues. Let us now discuss more on the conversion

 

What are the various types of garages present in homes?

 

As you are planning for the conversion, we would like to offer an update on the types of garages standing in homes across San Jose city. Here are the details for readers.

 

· Your home can have an attached or integrated garage space.  This is a garage, which is connected to the main building and perhaps could be on one side. These garages can be accessed from inside the home and that makes the conversion job easier. 

· You may have a detached garage and it is located separately from the main building. It can be converted into a living space, but there will be a need to apply for permits. 

 

What is the space to add via a garage conversion? 

 

This could be at the back of your mind because it is for the space crunch that you are taking up this hassle. A normal-sized garage can create 14m2 of extra space for you. There are plenty of things that can be achieved by converting this space. Here are some of the ways you can utilize this space. 

 

1. This space is perfect if you are eager to have a home office. Why waste precious financial resources paying rent for commercial spaces, when you have this viable option? This is a one-time investment and you are spared from having to pay monthly rentals. 

2. This space could be a guest bedroom, or you can allocate this converted space to anyone who intends to stay overnight. It could also be a caregiver, who may have to stay at your place out of compulsion.

3. This place could also be a children's playroom because the little one will be creating noise in the main building. 

 

These are some of the ways you can use this converted space and if you can arrange for direct access to the street, there is always the scope to derive rental income from this space. 

 

Conclusion

 

Here, we have given some ideas as to how one can use a converted garage space. However, one must always speak to the contractor and make sure that the conversion is seamless and blends nicely with the main building. The materials used for cladding and roofing match the main building.  One must realize that a mismatch will not lead to property value enhancement and hence, this basic issue must be kept in mind.