Garage Conversions — Free Consultation & Quote

Garages come up in our work all the time. Homeowners want to build a new detached garage, convert an existing garage into living or office space, add a dormer or a room above the garage, or legalize a conversion that a previous owner did without a permit.

We handle garage permits for homes across the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, the Cities of Glen Cove and Long Beach, and the villages.

A current survey. Exterior work typically needs a survey plus a site plan. We order the survey for you and don't mark it up. Surveys typically run $650–850 for lots under 10,000 sq ft; larger or irregular lots vary.

Permit-ready drawings. We line up the plans and drawings the town needs for the garage or the conversion.

Sign-offs. Electrical and plumbing sign-offs where the job calls for them.

Zoning: whether a conversion or a new garage is allowed depends on your town's zoning. If your project needs a variance or a zoning hearing, we'll flag it early and can refer you to a zoning/land-use attorney.

1. Free consultation. Call or text 516-399-0139, or send your name and phone number, then the property address and your plans.

2. Records and survey. We review what's on file and order a survey if needed.

3. Drawings and filing. We line up permit-ready drawings and file with your town, city or village.

4. Comments. We answer plan-review and zoning comments and resubmit.

5. Inspections and close-out. We schedule inspections through to the Certificate of Occupancy or Completion.

Timing: garage conversions and new garages are usually more complicated jobs, typically 4–8 weeks. Timing varies by town and scope and is never guaranteed.