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Originally Posted by calgaryrocks
Garage question....
Has anyone knocked down their detached garage to have it be rebuilt 2 feet wider? Was it worth it?
Our garage is a little under 21 feet wide, we park both cars in it and it is fairly organized but about 40 years old, not insulated or anything, and has some cracks around the big door where nice often come in. In an older neighbourhood in Calgary.
My wife and I have been considering having it rebuilt, but only 2 it 3 feet wider... Not sure what it would even cost to have this done. Any experiences on this front?
Thanks in advance
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So does the garage have a slab on grade with thickened edges? Or does it have foundation walls? Anyway, if it is a slab on grade, it's fairly easy to add onto. If you have foundation walls, which extend up above the slab level, then it's a lot of work to cut the foundation wall so it will be below the slab level of the new extension.
Also, what is the condition of the existing slab/foundation? If you have to replace it, it will be costly - removing the existing, preparing the subgrade and new slab. My slab was easily the most expensive part of the garage and that was a new slab where I didn't have to remove or modify anything.