Home Remodeling | General Contractor in Scottsdale, AZ

ROC B-3: 313357 | KB-2: 325178

Scottsdale Carport to Modern Garage Conversion

Two Car Carport to Modern Garage Conversion

This modern garage conversion started as a typical 1950’s ranch home in Scottsdale, AZ with a 2 car carport.

The homeowners wanted an enclosed garage for parking, storage, and security. They also wanted to modernize the exterior of this largely original mid century home.

The goals of this Scottsdale garage conversion included:

  • create a modern focal point on the corner of the home
  • gain valuable space for cars and storage
  • create a space for working on projects.
  • contrast galvanized siding with clapboard siding.

In order to achieve a modern look, a Clopay “Modern Steel Collection” garage door was chosen with optional glass panes on one side.  

To create a contrasting garage on the corner of the house, 7/8 corrugated metal panels with a galvalume finish were installed.

First phase of a long term design-build vision

This is the first of several remodeling projects planned for this mid-century home in the “Hy-View” neighborhood in South Scottsdale.

This house, with views of Camelback mountain, is conveniently located near Old Town Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe.

Future plans include a master suite addition, kitchen & bathroom remodeling, as well as landscaping improvements.

Project Team: Details & Links

  • Project Type

    Carport to garage conversion

  • Location

    South Scottsdale, AZ

  • Design & Drawings

    Project Construction LLC

  • General Contractor

    Project Construction LLC
    ROC 325178, 313357

Carport Conversion Cost in Phoenix & Scottsdale

How much does a carport to garage conversion cost in the Phoenix & Scottsdale area?

That’s a great question!  We’ve put together an informative guide that shows you options and costs to convert your carport into a garage.  

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Modern Garage Conversion: Construction Details

The best way to enclose your carport

The best way to enclose your carport and convert it to a garage is to build the walls on a concrete stem wall or new footings. 

This ensures that the wood studs and siding are raised above the ground, protecting them from moisture and preventing flooding of the garage.

Notice the silver flashing that was placed on the concrete stem wall before framing the wall. That is there to prevent water from “wicking” up through the concrete and into the wood, causing mold.

Secure walls & garage door opening

The City of Scottsdale allows you to convert your carport to a garage utilizing the existing slab, and building code requires that the front walls of the garage door opening be secured with “hold down” hardware, which is embedded through the stem wall into the concrete slab.

The garage walls are also secured with galvanized foundation anchors embedded into the original concrete slab. 

This thing isn’t going anywhere!

New Garage Construction in Phoenix & Scottsdale

Are you looking to build a new detached garage or a garage addition in the Phoenix or Scottsdale metro area?

Visit our garage construction & design page for more information. We can help you with the city permits, design, and construction or your garage.

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