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Hey everyone I am looking at an older home to buy and wondering how much of a pain in the butt it would be to extend the garage out wider vs just building a secondary garage? Attached is a picture for reference :smile:
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First how close are you to the property line? Zoning...
 
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Roof extension -> Slope problem -> Modification of existing trusses/roof
Slab extension -> Modification of driveway slope
Footings or new columns and walls
New electrical
 
hutchphd said:
First how close are you to the property line? Zoning...
Indeed.
OP, your garages are up against that fence. Is that the edge of your property?
Nobody's going to be able to tell you anything until you explain what we're looking at.
 
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