A garage is a convenient amenity to add to your home. It protects your car from damage or theft and ensures you always have a place to park. Whether you attach your garage as a home addition or build a freestanding version, it can increase your home’s resale value. 

Why You Should Consider Adding a Garage to Your Home

How Adding a Garage to Your Home Can Affect Its Value

A garage is one of the most popular home addition options for both buyers and sellers. The average return on a freestanding garage is 63.7%, while you’ll get an ROI of between 60% and 80% with an attached garage. This is a significant amount of money you receive upon the sale of your home.

Aside from covered parking to protect your vehicles from the elements, a garage provides much-needed storage space for yard and garden tools, the lawnmower, sports equipment, holiday decorations, or any other items you don’t want to store in your home.

Other Perks of Adding a Garage

When you need extra space, building an attached garage is often the easiest way to get it. Adding a second level and running heating and plumbing could even allow you to create an apartment above your garage if your local zoning laws permit. This space could be used to house an adult child while they get on their feet, or your parents or in-laws when they need help. If you could use some extra income, you could rent out your garage apartment, too. No matter how the room is utilized, be it a man cave or an arts and crafts studio, it will increase your home’s square footage and your earnings upon selling. 

If you want to build a garage or other home addition, talk to the experts at ST Evans, Inc. Located in Fenton, MO, they provide home improvement services to the entire St. Louis Metro area. With over 20 years in the industry, they use the highest-quality tools and materials to guarantee a perfect home addition. Visit their website to learn more or call (314) 267-4064 to request an estimate.