With high housing demands, climbing rent prices and limited space, San Diego homeowners are looking for a way to optimize their space, whether it be for a growing family, space for hobbies, or wanting a retable space. The opportunities for garage conversions are virtually endless. You could make it into a private guest suite, home office, rental unit, playroom, home gym or a rental unit. San Diego garage conversions offer homeowners increased space and value. According to HomeAdvisor, converting garage space to living space can give homeowners an ROI of up to 80%.
What Can You Turn Your Garage Into?
Your garage can become just about anything with the right design and build team:
- Studio apartment or in-law suite
- Turning a garage into a studio apartment can allow homeowners to rent out the space and make a bit of extra cash flow or offer independence and privacy for guests. When converting a garage, practically only the bones stay the same. The space can be completely sealed off from the home, with washer-dryer hookups, a private entrance, and even a kitchen, depending on space.
- Home office or creative studio
- While you may have enough space for your family to live comfortably, few in San Diego have the space for their hobbies. Trying to run a small crocheting business out of the corner of the living room can be stressful and impractical. A designated creative or work space can help you flourish in your endeavors.
- While you may have enough space for your family to live comfortably, few in San Diego have the space for their hobbies. Trying to run a small crocheting business out of the corner of the living room can be stressful and impractical. A designated creative or work space can help you flourish in your endeavors.
- Home gym
- One of the biggest barriers to fitness is the commute to the gym. What if you could eliminate this, bypass open hours, skip the waiting for machines and have your own home gym? In San Diego, a garage-to-home gym conversion can cost relatively little but can make a huge difference in quality of life.
Key Considerations Before You Convert
Before you break ground on this exciting new project, pause and consider what all goes into a conversion. Converting a garage into a livable space in San Diego involves several steps, including obtaining necessary permits, adhering to city regulations and considering structural upgrades. Working with a licensed professional ensures a safe and legal conversion that seamlessly integrates with your home.
Permits & Zoning in San Diego
Converting a garage into a livable space in California requires adherence to local ADU codes, setback requirements, and fire/life safety rules. While code compliance can feel overwhelming for a homeowner, D&L Builders handles all of the permitting and compliance that goes into a garage build.
Insulation & Climate Control
As they are, garages aren’t built for comfort. They lack the insulation and ventilation that make a space livable in all months of the year. D&L Builders installs insulation, drywall and HVAC capabilities for year-round comfort.
Plumbing & Electrical
Want a bathroom or kitchenette? Most garages lack plumbing and electrical hookups. A skilled builder will be able to provide you with plumbing and electrical in your garage so that you can use it as a guest suite, ADU, laundry room or so much more.
Natural Light & Entry Access
To ensure you meet city code, D&L will work with you to provide natural light and entry access that maintains privacy while also opening up the space.
San Diego Garage Conversion Experts
Let’s upgrade your garage and your life, giving you the space to do what you want to do. At D&L Builders, quality assurance is our priority. We always begin with a consultation to explain the process and make sure this is the direction the client wants to take. From there, we inspect the site to get familiar with how the garage is built and see if it is suitable for conversion.
