Examine the space for water damage or roof leakage and.
How to turn yoyd attic into an apartment.
It s the coolest place.
It actually works better than the central air in the rest of the house matthews says of the a c unit.
Don t cut any rafters for an opening yet.
Total square footage of your attic.
How to remodel a garage into an apartment.
The size of your attic space will affect the cost of materials and labor.
A bedroom dressing area and master bathroom.
Whether it currently meets code requirements.
Tap into the attic space over the garage using a tall a shaped ladder.
The conversion of an attic into an apartment is always a wonderful idea.
This attic was divided into three zones.
To give the bathroom a spa like feel luxe features were added like a soaker tub a frameless shower enclosure a new toilet complete with heated seat and led lights marble and glass mosaic tiles and a crystal chandelier.
Create an access opening or install a pull down stair unit if you don t have one.
The attic was a wasted space so i thought i would get some use out of it without breaking the bank and having a proper conversion i had a go myself please.
You can use a lot of creative design to make slanted ceilings and space under the eaves visually appealing.
According to case handyman and remodeling.
A luxury bathroom that makes use of high end materials and finishes costs 25 000 40 000.
The average cost to add a bathroom is 8 000 12 000 depending on the size of the space and the scope of work involved a budget bathroom addition can cost as little as 5 000 6 000.
Depending on the current state of your attic you may have to add additional projects and costs to meet code.
Columbus ohio angie s list member andrea matthews paid 22 000 to convert her attic into a studio apartment complete with new windows bathroom kitchenette and a separate a c system.
In fact converting your garage into a granny flat is one of the only ways to legally turn it into living space.
Remodeling a garage into an apartment can be very time consuming but the potential benefits are well worth it.
Turn attic space into a nice living area with room for a bed and bathroom.
Convert your attic into an apartment.
Building a bathroom transforms your attic into a fully functional room that you can use as a bedroom or office.
Larger attics will need more materials and time to turn it into a new space.
Break the drywall or plastic ceiling with a hammer to gain a view of what the space looks like.