Home Garage Conversion A home garage conversion is a cost-effective solution for those who want more space into their home without needing to extend. It can add value to your home as well as additional living space. A well-thought out garage conversion can add as much as 10% to the value to a property. Only a few people actually seem to keep their car in the garage, so converting your home garage to a habitable living space can be a good way of enhancing the value of your property. It's also more cost effective than building a new extension and less prone to planning complications. Before you start converting your garage, consider what will you do with everything currently residing in your garage. Usually, a home garage conversion will cost more if the original structure is in poor condition. If you are going to spend a lot on stabilizing the building, demolishing the original garage and building from scratch might be cheaper. Another factor to consider when costing a garage conversion is the perceived value that it will add to your home. A partial home garage conversion should cost less, but not much. Fewer materials might be needed, but other services such as electrical and plumbing will still have to be budgeted for. Once you are ready to proceed with your home garage conversion, find a professional and experienced contractor, who’ll help put your ideas into fully organized plans. Having an experienced contractor can save you some time putting together applications.