Running out of room to park? Short on storage? Expanding your existing garage or creating an entirely new attached or detached space could be a wheely smart way to add value and functionality to your home. Whether you’re looking to store a golf cart, grow your DIY skills with a dedicated workshop or add a multi-car garage with finished living spaces above, Retriever Home Services can create more room to vroom with a fetching design that matches your existing dwelling. New and expanded garages are in high demand for Moore County homeowners, and Retriever Home Services has handled projects of all sizes.
Look at how this third-car addition blends seamlessly into the original home, from the roofline to the stone veneer. Satisfying. Read more about this project here.
This client added a whole new garage to their property with living space above, which we bet your mother-in-law would love even more than you. What’s that on the left? A dedicated third garage space, set apart with French doors. Read more about this project here.
Ready to Rev it Up? Here Are Some Things to Consider:
- Permits and regulations: Unless you’re Ron Swanson, you’ll need ’em — and you may be surprised at just how many a new or expanded garage requires. Retriever Home Services will pull them all, saving you from writing a single email.
- Functionality: If you want built-in cabinets or workbenches, you should plan for them at the earliest stages. Will you need electrical wiring? Plumbing? Insulation? Retriever’s design team can factor in your wants and needs to make sure you won’t end up short on space.
- Making it match: Your garage is to your home as your shoes are to your belt. Even if they don’t match completely, they should look like they belong together. From the roofline to the foundation, your addition should blend in like it has been part of your home all along.
How Retriever Home Services Makes it Work
Retriever Home Services is a a full-service design and build company that specializes in building dreams, not stress. It was founded as a division of Caviness & Cates, a locally-owned home builder serving the area since 1999. With an in-house architect and a roster of trusted, insured trade partners, they bring the kind of ulti-mutt expertise that makes home transformations feel simple. From start to finish, they set clear expectations so you know exactly what’s coming next. They’re willing to tackle any job, from converting a porch into living space to turning an unused closet into a beverage bar.
The Process:
- Free Initial Consultation: They’ll visit your home and get to know your vision and goals for the project. In some cases, Retriever can even provide a, heh, ruff cost range based on similar projects they’ve completed, offering a sneak peek into what the project might entail.
- Detailed Design and Cost Breakdown: For a design-build planning fee, included in the overall price, they’ll create custom plans and blueprints that are tailored to your needs. Along with the blueprints, they’ll provide a detailed scope of work and a much more accurate estimate than a simple free quote. This is where it all starts to come together.
- Construction Agreement: Once everything is set and ready to go, you’ll sign a Construction Agreement. By this point, there will be specific allowances for custom selections, so you’ll know exactly how much to budget.
And don’t worry – Retriever is there for every step of the journey, including the close-out and warranties phase. Visit the website and get your bone-us space in the works today.
This post was produced in partnership with Retriever Home Services, which currently services Raleigh, Southern Pines, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville, Greenville and the surrounding areas. Ready for a new leash on your home’s life? Get inspiration from the blog.
