Garage Conversions · Tumwater, WA
Garage Conversion Contractor in Tumwater, WA
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Garage Conversions · Tumwater
Garage Conversions in Tumwater
Looking for a garage conversion contractor in Tumwater? Greg Myers Construction is based in Rainier, about 16 miles away, and Tumwater is part of Greg's regular service area. He handles garage conversions into bedrooms, offices, family rooms and in-law suites.
Out here on the South Sound prairies a lot of the work is on acreage — barns, shops, barndominiums and new homes on open ground, where the gravelly soil drains well but the wind comes across with nothing to stop it. Turning it into a real room means dealing with a cold concrete floor, bare walls, the big door opening, and how the new space connects to the rest of the house.
One customer called Greg “a man of integrity.” Another wrote that he “does excellent work.”
What's included
Garage Conversions we do in Tumwater
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Bedrooms and home offices
A finished, heated room with a proper window, a closet if needed, and a door into the house, built to count as real living space.
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Family rooms and home gyms
Open rec rooms, gyms and hobby spaces with durable flooring and enough outlets and lighting for how you will use them.
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Garage-to-ADU conversions
A full living unit with a bathroom and kitchenette for a parent, an adult child or a renter, built to your city or county ADU rules.
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Filling in the garage door
Framing the big opening with a wall, windows or a door, and siding the outside to match so it does not look like a closed-up garage.
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Floor, insulation and heat
A vapor barrier and insulated subfloor over the slab, insulated walls and ceiling, and heat so the room is comfortable in January.
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Plumbing and electrical
New circuits, lighting and outlets, plus drain and water lines for a bathroom or wet bar where the plan calls for one.
Thurston County, WA
Garage Conversions around Tumwater
Greg works all over Tumwater — near Pioneer Park, Olympic Flight Museum and Mount Molly and out by Trosper Lake — and throughout Thurston County.
Tumwater sits at Tumwater Falls on the Deschutes River, just south of Olympia along I-5. Tumwater is about 16 miles northwest of our base in Rainier, well inside our 100-mile service area.
Western Washington buildings fight water more than anything — months of rain, moss on the roof, rot wherever wood stays wet, and soils that hold moisture. A building lasts when it sits on a proper foundation with drainage around it, is wrapped and flashed right, and is built to dry out.
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Garage Conversions: what it can look like
How it works
How your Tumwater garage conversion job works
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Free on-site estimate
Greg looks at the garage, the slab and how it connects to the house, and gives you a free estimate for the room you have in mind.
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Plan and permits
We lay out the space and pull the permit, since a conversion changes the use of the room and has to meet code for living space.
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Rough-in and insulation
We frame the door opening, run plumbing and wiring, insulate, and build up the floor, with inspections before walls close.
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Finish and walkthrough
Drywall, flooring, trim, doors and fixtures go in, then we clean up and walk the new room with you.
Customer reviews
What customers say about Greg
“He is a quality person to deal with and does excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone.”
Don B.
An addition to an existing structure · HomeAdvisor review
“He is a man of integrity. He does what he says and says what a does.”
Tom W.
A project with Greg · HomeAdvisor review
“He does good work.”
Bill
A project with Greg · HomeAdvisor review
Questions
Garage Conversions in Tumwater: FAQs
Do you do garage conversions in Tumwater, WA?
Yes. Tumwater is about 16 miles northwest of our base in Rainier, well inside our 100-mile service area. Greg handles garage conversions into bedrooms, offices, family rooms and in-law suites there, and the estimate is free.
Do I need a permit for garage conversions in Tumwater?
It depends on the project. When one is needed, Greg pulls the permit from the City of Tumwater's building department and builds to whatever the permit and inspection require.
Will a converted garage feel cold and damp?
Not if it is built right. Garage slabs in Western Washington sit on damp ground, so we put a vapor barrier and insulation between you and the concrete, insulate the walls and ceiling, and add heat and ventilation. Done that way, the room stays as dry and warm as the rest of the house.
Do I need a permit to convert a garage?
Yes. Turning a garage into living space is a change of use, so it needs a permit and inspections for framing, insulation, electrical and any plumbing. Greg handles the paperwork and inspections with your city or county.
Can a garage conversion become an ADU?
In many cities and counties around here, yes. Adding a bathroom, a kitchenette and its own entrance can turn the garage into an accessory dwelling unit, as long as the lot meets local rules on parking, size and utilities. Greg will check what your property allows during the estimate.
Where will the car go?
It is worth deciding that first. Some people are happy parking in the driveway, while others pair the conversion with a new detached garage or shop on the same lot, which Greg also builds.
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Home Remodeling
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Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels, new islands, cabinets, tile and opened-up layouts.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tile showers, tub surrounds and new vanities.
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Home Additions
Room additions, primary suites and second-story additions.
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Decks
Decks, composite decks, deck stairs and covered decks.
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Siding
Siding replacement, siding repair and board-and-batten or cedar exteriors.
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Metal Roofing
Metal roofs on homes, barns, shops and pole buildings.
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Window Replacement
Replacement windows, new window openings and sill repair.
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Fencing
Wood privacy fences, farm and horse fencing and gates.
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Retaining Walls
Block, concrete and rock retaining walls.
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Concrete Work
Slab foundations, shop floors, driveways, patios and concrete repair.
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Concrete Driveways
New concrete driveways, garage aprons and driveway replacements.
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Foundation Repair
Foundation crack repair, settled footings and crawlspace post and beam repair.
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Excavation & Site Prep
Land clearing, grading, building pads and drainage.
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