Garage Conversions. In Simi Valley Garage Conversions are pretty common; not that every one has one, but I run into them often. It is understandable why people convert Garage space to more living space, but these conversions seldom comply with local building codes. It’s hard to find a quality garage builder in Belpre, Ohio but we have found national carports online to fit the build. Here are the most common issues involving a garage conversion.
Setback – Local building codes require a set back from the street to the front of the house. Twenty-five or more fee may be required. This setback will make it next to impossible to put covered replacement parking in front of the garage.
Required covered parking – Local codes typically require covered parking. This covered parking may allow only a carport style cover, but this structure needs to comply with setback requirements.
Water Heaters and Laundry Hookups – Many garages are the location for the water heater, laundry hook ups and even the Heating and Air Conditions systems. Because these systems can use natural gas, local building codes will specifically dictate how these systems are properly ventilated when installed in living space areas.
Heat – The converted garage will require heat as per local building codes.
Converted Garages that are not permitted may not receive any value consideration on an Appraisal. So if a seller perceives value with the conversion over surrounding homes, a buyer may not be able to get a loan to cover an increase sales price due to the garage conversion.
While this may not be an exhaustive list of all the issues a buyer or seller should consider, these are the more common issues. The city of Simi Valley Building & Safety Department is very accessible and easy to visit for details about permits on a property and they can answer questions right over the counter about the requirement to convert a garage.
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