Do you own or have recently taken possession of a single detached family home in the Winnipeg area, and find yourself frustrated that it does not have an independent garage? Given the climate in our neck of Manitoba, an exposed carport, driveway, or curbside parking space simply won’t do. It leaves your vehicle vulnerable to the elements, and is also uncomfortable for household occupants who have to head out to get into the vehicle in harsh weather. A garage also offers the benefit of enhanced security and may even provide a place to store tools and more. If the space allows, appliance installations (washer, dryer, etc.) may also be viable. Whatever the case may be you have come online to ask: Can you add a garage to a house in Winnipeg? Yes, you can. But read ahead first before you take a sledgehammer to an outward facing wall in an attempt to do-it-yourself!
3 Important Steps to Take When You Want to Add a Garage to a Detached House in Winnipeg MB
Decide Upon Attached or Detached Garage
Can you add an attached garage to a house in Winnipeg? What about a detached garage? You can do either if you have the exterior space for it. With proper permits, adequate ground foundation, and the right contractor (more on each below) a detached garage can be added to your property in time for next season. An attached garage can be too, but instead of an extension, your home’s layout may be conducive to a conversion, where you convert an existing unused space into a garage. We’ll help you figure it all out.
Get a Permit for an Garage in Winnipeg
As per the City of Winnipeg, building permits are required for additions and construction of undeveloped spaces. Garages fall under this category. Below is a snapshot for the City of Winnipeg regarding permits for additions and attached garages:
Additional electrical and plumbing permits may be required when systems are upgraded or changed to accommodate a new garage. As we stated above, you may desire to add on-premises plumbing for a laundry appliances, a sink, and/or a hose for washing the vehicle.
There are other things to consider as well. The City of Winnipeg has requirements regarding the timeline for expected project completion. It can take hours sorting through the long list of FAQs regarding getting a permit for a garage on the City of Winnipeg website. To avoid the hassle, you can leave all of groundwork (and paperwork) in the capable hands of Vulcan Construction. Vulcan Construction has relationships in place with municipal decision-makers and will take care of the permits and regulations on your behalf. Contact us at 204-201-3455 right away to find of what permits are required to add an garage to your property.
Choose a Contractor to Add an Garage to Your House
As alluded to in the introduction, the addition of a garage to a house is not something that can be done as a do-it-yourself project. Not by a long shot! Furthermore, typical general contractors are not always qualified to take on something as intricate as an attached/detached garage Homeowners who are doing their due diligence (such as yourself) should only secure the services of a construction company that specializes in garage additions. Vulcan is Winnipeg’s foremost contractor for garage additions to detached family homes. In addition to protecting the structural integrity of the home (for attached additions) we are experts in building spaces from the ground-up, should you have the exterior square footage to do so. Moreover, we will ensure that the new addition is a functional and aesthetic match to the existing home, so that it doesn’t look out of place when pulling up to park. View more about our garage addition services and follow-up by scheduling a FREE consultation with Vulcan Construction.
ADD AN ATTIC TO YOUR WINNIPEG HOUSE
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