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Cost to Convert a Carport to a Garage
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Carport Conversion: Options & Costs
The Cost to convert a carport to a garage will depend on several factors. There are several ways to do it, and some options to consider. This guide considers the estimated cost in 2019.
Scroll down to view carport to garage conversion costs, as well as option & upgrade costs.
All costs are estimated. The cost of your garage is determined by the conditions of your home and the specific design, options, and finishes of your garage.
Carport to Garage Conversion Cost
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Base Investment $16,950 - $14,950
Design, building permit & inspections
16" on center wall framing
Walls built on existing concrete pad
Basic garage door & opener
20 minute fire door
Reinforce existing beam
Unfinished on the inside
Wiring for opener & GFI receptacle
Update smoke/CO detectors
Weather & moisture barrier
Painted "SmartSide" T1-11 siding & trim
Siding & Garage Door Options
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Upgrade Siding $2500 - $500
Board & batten or cement board
Wood, PVC, or composite trim
Painted finish -
Metal Siding $3400 - $1400
Upgrade to corrugated or metal panel siding
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Modern Garage Door $4550 - $1950
Upgrade to a modern door with side mount opener
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Windows or Doors $1500 - $500
Add 32" or 36" exterior door & hardware
Add window- size varies by design
Garage Interior & Electrical Options
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Insulation & Finishes $5750 - $4250
R15 wall insulation, R30 ceiling insulation
1/2" drywall or plywood walls
Finished & painted -
Shelving & Storage $7000 - $500
Garage cabinets, shelves, or other storage
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Electrical Upgrades $3800 - $400
Add electrical circuits, receptacles, or sub a panel
Exterior or interior lighting & switching
Foundation & Concrete Options
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Concrete Stem Wall $3600 - $2600
Form & pour stem wall on existing concrete floor
Install structural anchors & hardware -
New Wall Footings $4650 - $3650
Cut concrete, form & pour new reinforced footings in existing footprint
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New Concrete Floor $5900 - $5600
Remove existing concrete pad, pour & finish new concrete floor
Structural Changes & Options
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Extend 5' forward $28,400 - $22,400
Remove existing concrete pad, form & pour new reinforced footings,
pour & finish new concrete floor
Frame new walls & roof
Tie in asphalt roof
Extend siding -
Replace Beam $4850 - $2850
Replace structural beam at front of garage
Example Carport to Garage Conversion: Project Cost
$25,783 *As shown (2018)
The goal of this modern garage was to create an insulated space, wired for electrical receptacles, finished on the inside, with great curb appeal.
The investment required for your carport conversion depends on what options and features you want it to have, and the existing conditions of your home.
Continue reading to learn what this garage conversion included, and for more information about garage conversion features and costs. Click the button below to view this project’s portfolio page.
Example Carport Conversion: Scope of Work
This carport to garage conversion in South Scottsdale included premium options, electrical work, and code requirements that drove the investment cost and scope of work.
Click the tabs below to view what this modern carport to garage conversion included:
- Drawings provided by contractor
- Plot plan
- Structural details
- Electrical & fire safety details
- 3D design rendering
- Building permit & inspections
- Project management
- 400 sf garage- size was not increased
- Temporary support of the roof
- Concrete stem wall
- Raises the wood framing off the ground
- Prevents water from seeping into the garage
- Prevents mold on wood and drywall.
- Structural hold downs & anchors
- 16″ on center framing, 1/2″ sheathing
- Tyvek weather barrier
- 7/8 corrugated metal siding
- Galvalume finish
- Metal trim details
- 16′ x 7′ Clopay Modern Steel Series garage door
- Insulated door
- Frosted glass panels
- LiftMaster wall mount garage door opener
- Saves overhead space
- Keyless entry
- LED light
- Battery back-up
- Automatic deadbolts
- Quiet operation
- Insulated walls & ceiling
- Drywall wall & ceiling finish
- New 20 minute fire door
- Required by code
- Self closing hinges
- Kwikset Halifax hardware
- Existing house window blocked in
- Required by code
- drywall patched on the interior
- Exterior lights on the front of the garage
- Spot light on the side of the garage
- Switches for lighting
- New GFCI circuit
- Required by code
- Electrical receptacles along the side wall
- New circuit for a portable AC unit
- Wiring for garage door opener
- Update of carbon monoxide & smoke detectors
- Required by code
Carport to Garage Conversion: Project Considerations
There are several things to consider when deciding convert your carport to a garage.
Garage conversions require a building permit in Scottsdale, AZ. The building department requires a plot plan of your property, structural details, and some fire safety measures. Check your local codes for requirements.
Below are some of the things you should think about before hiring a contractor to build your garage.
Size & Design
The garage size and complexity of the design will affect the cost of your carport conversion.
- Design & engineering
- 1-car or 2-car garage
- Enlarging the garage
- Changing the roof
- Concrete foundation work
- Concrete slab work
- Re-configuring walkways
- Re-configuring landscaping
Exterior & Siding
The type of exterior siding and other features will affect the cost of your carport conversion.
- Wood siding & trim
- Cement board siding & trim
- Metal siding & trim
- Rain screen siding systems
- Concrete or masonry walls
- Exterior doors & windows
- Type & size of garage door
- Lighting & electrical design
Interior & Finish
The interior finish and other features affect the cost of your carport conversion.
- Finished interior walls
- Plywood interior walls
- Insulated walls & ceiling
- Window removal
- Door replacement
- Lighting & switching
- Electrical receptacles
- Custom storage & shelving
Garage Conversion: Cost Drivers & Cost Savers
Garage Conversion
Cost Drivers
Consider these improvementsif your budget allows
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Garage siding upgrades
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Finish & insulate inside of garage
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Add electrical circuits or panels
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Add new lighting
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Smoke & CO detector upgrade
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Add exterior doors & windows
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Replacing garage beam
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Foundation & concrete improvements
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Blocking in existing windows
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Upgrade garage door & opener
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Extend or enlarge the garage
increases cost
Garage Conversion
Cost Savers
Consider these factorsif you're on a strict budget
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Use T1-11 siding
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Leave inside of garage unfinished
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Minimize electrical work
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Use existing lighting
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Existing Smoke & CO detectors used
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Don't add exterior doors or windows
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Maintain existing structural beams
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Build walls on existing concrete
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Choose a basic garage door
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Don't install a garage door opener
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Maintain the existing footprint
decreases cost
Hiring a Garage Contractor: Tips & links
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Hire a licensed contractor
Hire a General Contractor that is licensed for major remodeling
Verify AZ ROC licensing. (click here) -
Check references
Check online reviews & references. (click here)
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Design your garage first
Hire a design-build construction contractor or architect before starting
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Document everything
Your agreement should include a detailed scope of work, timeline & payment schedule
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Communicate often
Your contractor should communicate regularly and provide updates
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Hold your contractor accountable
Have a direct conversation with your contractor if something is off
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Be patient
Garage remodeling projects take time to do correctly
Allow time for your contractor to do a quality job -
Be prepared for unforeseen issues
Remodeling projects can sometimes reveal issues that aren't visible at first
A good contractor will explain anything they discover and propose a solution
