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Chewbacca · 27 June 2020, 01:42 PM

I have about 400 ft² of garage I don’t use for cars. Thinking about using it as an extra room. About $100k to convert.

Thinking about it.

Anyone do this?

pickettt · 27 June 2020, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I have about 400 ft² of garage I don’t use for cars. Thinking about using it as an extra room. About $100k to convert.

Thinking about it.

Anyone do this?

I know it shouldn’t cost you anywhere near $100k

Burlington · 27 June 2020, 08:40 PM

In our new house it will the cinema

gnuyork · 27 June 2020, 09:05 PM

I wish I could convert mine to hold more cars.

GoingPlaces · 27 June 2020, 09:15 PM

What would you use the room for? 100K seems steep, if you're just insulating and conditioning. Also, would it hurt your resale value?

~JJ · 27 June 2020, 10:36 PM

Garage is my favorite room, no way!

THC · 27 June 2020, 10:41 PM

100k? Are you considering an end of days bunker? Lol

DonRickles · 27 June 2020, 10:46 PM

20k for the conversion, 79,930k for the kidney stone laser machine! 70.00 for cheesecake!

Jocke · 27 June 2020, 10:48 PM

I can do it for the half price.

brandrea · 27 June 2020, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

100k? Are you considering an end of days bunker? Lol

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Etschell · 27 June 2020, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I have about 400 ft² of garage I don’t use for cars. Thinking about using it as an extra room. About $100k to convert.

Thinking about it.

Anyone do this?

It's probably not code and illegal. If you ever sell the house just keep that in mind. Cost wise depends on what you want in there.

rmlovett1 · 27 June 2020, 11:20 PM

100K to convert a garage/room...?

I can think of a lot of things to convert 400 ft into for a lot less money, and buy a new watch , or three.

Knappo 1307 · 28 June 2020, 12:04 AM

Do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1yqdOJXo0U&t=7s

enjoythemusic · 28 June 2020, 12:14 AM

Home theater or recording studio come to mind.

sokoloka · 28 June 2020, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

About $100k to convert.

Unless you're building your own personal replica of the Amber Room this is way too much.

Jackie Daytona · 28 June 2020, 01:20 AM

My garage was the same size. I was going to convert it to a room as well at one point. I was quoted about $30k if I remember correctly.

I just got lazy though, and we put our pool table and bar, and tv and all in there as is. I’m actually really glad I got lazy on that one. I enjoy being able to open the large garage door while hanging out in our bar and look out. I was able to fit a small little work area in one corner too and it’s worked out great for both purposes. The neighbors probably think we have problems though. Lol

Dependent upon what you want to do with it, you could just use it as is.

offrdmania · 28 June 2020, 01:23 AM

So..... $20k for the garage conversion and $80k for a nice new Patek but telling the wifey that the conversion costs $100K?

Chewbacca · 28 June 2020, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

100K to convert a garage/room...?

I can think of a lot of things to convert 400 ft into for a lot less money, and buy a new watch , or three.

Jeebus.

From the permits, and everything else I thought $100k was light.

Is there a grey dealer in contracting?

BNA/LION · 28 June 2020, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I have about 400 ft² of garage I don’t use for cars. Thinking about using it as an extra room. About $100k to convert.

Thinking about it.

Anyone do this?

Unless you are adding a bathroom and 18k gold fixtures $100K is way too much. If you don't park in the garage it will be a nice extra room.

Event Horizon · 28 June 2020, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

I wish I could convert mine to hold more cars.

Same here. Having a 2 car garage is the worst!

Chewbacca · 28 June 2020, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Unless you are adding a bathroom and 18k gold fixtures $100K is way too much. If you don't park in the garage it will be a nice extra room.

Thinking a universal gym setup with a sink and some plumbing with flex space. Entertainment & wfh office thing.

CKizzy · 28 June 2020, 02:53 AM

Never...

Pw92676 · 28 June 2020, 05:06 AM

No productive suggestions but please do share pics during the process so we can all see. Good luck.

CalSRQ1 · 28 June 2020, 06:01 AM

Yikes that expensive for 400sqft. I’m envisioning a watch vault with built in autowinders and tamper proof glass.

Tools · 28 June 2020, 09:04 AM

Garage conversions are seldom cost effective.

If you aren't using the square footage of the house already, maybe you need to toss some stuff out, or reconfigure the lay-out with that money.

I have 1,000 sq feet of garage and I could use some more.

DoubleJG · 28 June 2020, 02:31 PM

I was thinking about finishing my garage to use as extra space for an office. Instead, we decided to enclose our 400 square foot patio including permits. We are just starting the process on that, but it is no where even close to that 100k number. Highly recommend getting a few quotes.

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MILGAUSS88 · 28 June 2020, 04:17 PM

I am guessing that you own a very large house, if you are willing to pay $250/sf for interior finish. Therefore I would assume this a small portion of your garage.
You are not converting the entire garage are you? If you have a sub 2,000sf home this would certainly be crazy.
Now what all does this include?
For that price I would expect an additional furnace and AC.
I would expect a water line to be ran to it.
I would expect a seamless facade were the overhead door would have been.
I would expect tiered flooring for the chairs.
I would expect high quality flooring and decor.
I would expect the seating and at least $20,000 in stereo equipment built in.

If the contractor is just going to put in flooring, finished drywall and ductless HVAC system. Then yeah, I would say they are about $80k too high.

But then again, I don't know how much wookie labor runs.

TheVTCGuy · 29 June 2020, 02:06 AM

CJ, that’s going to be my room right?

jatco · 29 June 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1yqdOJXo0U&t=7s

and

vint0 · 29 June 2020, 03:08 AM

100k for conversion? Please give me heads up so I come see how it turns out.

27 June 2020, 01:42 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Garage conversion I have about 400 ft² of garage I don’t use for cars. Thinking about using it as an extra room. About $100k to convert. Thinking about it. Anyone do this?

27 June 2020, 08:40 PM	#3
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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,405	Home theater or recording studio come to mind. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

28 June 2020, 01:20 AM	#16
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,799	My garage was the same size. I was going to convert it to a room as well at one point. I was quoted about $30k if I remember correctly. I just got lazy though, and we put our pool table and bar, and tv and all in there as is. I’m actually really glad I got lazy on that one. I enjoy being able to open the large garage door while hanging out in our bar and look out. I was able to fit a small little work area in one corner too and it’s worked out great for both purposes. The neighbors probably think we have problems though. Lol Dependent upon what you want to do with it, you could just use it as is. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

27 June 2020, 09:05 PM	#4
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,247	I wish I could convert mine to hold more cars.

27 June 2020, 09:15 PM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	What would you use the room for? 100K seems steep, if you're just insulating and conditioning. Also, would it hurt your resale value?

27 June 2020, 10:36 PM	#6
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,130	Garage is my favorite room, no way!

27 June 2020, 10:41 PM	#7
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	100k? Are you considering an end of days bunker? Lol

27 June 2020, 10:46 PM	#8
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	20k for the conversion, 79,930k for the kidney stone laser machine! 70.00 for cheesecake!

27 June 2020, 11:20 PM	#12
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,455	100K to convert a garage/room...? I can think of a lot of things to convert 400 ft into for a lot less money, and buy a new watch , or three.

28 June 2020, 12:04 AM	#13
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	Do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1yqdOJXo0U&t=7s

28 June 2020, 01:23 AM	#17
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	So..... $20k for the garage conversion and $80k for a nice new Patek but telling the wifey that the conversion costs $100K? __________________ TRF Member 11738

28 June 2020, 05:06 AM	#23
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	No productive suggestions but please do share pics during the process so we can all see. Good luck.

28 June 2020, 06:01 AM	#24
CalSRQ1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Florida USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 716	Yikes that expensive for 400sqft. I’m envisioning a watch vault with built in autowinders and tamper proof glass.

28 June 2020, 09:04 AM	#25
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Garage conversions are seldom cost effective. If you aren't using the square footage of the house already, maybe you need to toss some stuff out, or reconfigure the lay-out with that money. I have 1,000 sq feet of garage and I could use some more. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 June 2020, 02:31 PM	#26
DoubleJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Jose Watch: 114060 & 16570 Posts: 675	I was thinking about finishing my garage to use as extra space for an office. Instead, we decided to enclose our 400 square foot patio including permits. We are just starting the process on that, but it is no where even close to that 100k number. Highly recommend getting a few quotes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2020, 04:17 PM	#27
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,940	I am guessing that you own a very large house, if you are willing to pay $250/sf for interior finish. Therefore I would assume this a small portion of your garage. You are not converting the entire garage are you? If you have a sub 2,000sf home this would certainly be crazy. Now what all does this include? For that price I would expect an additional furnace and AC. I would expect a water line to be ran to it. I would expect a seamless facade were the overhead door would have been. I would expect tiered flooring for the chairs. I would expect high quality flooring and decor. I would expect the seating and at least $20,000 in stereo equipment built in. If the contractor is just going to put in flooring, finished drywall and ductless HVAC system. Then yeah, I would say they are about $80k too high. But then again, I don't know how much wookie labor runs.

29 June 2020, 02:06 AM	#28
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	CJ, that’s going to be my room right?

29 June 2020, 03:08 AM	#30
vint0 Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116610ln Posts: 136	100k for conversion? Please give me heads up so I come see how it turns out.

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