4 Things To Look For in a Garage Remodeling Company

Once you have made the decision to remodel your garage, there is one more thing you need to make up your mind about – that is whether you want to DIY it or hire a remodeling company. 

Now, let us tell you something – remodeling a garage is definitely not a piece of cake—quite the opposite – especially since it’s a rather big change. Don’t get us wrong – doing some simple tasks by yourself is completely fine. For instance – changing the torsion springs, as usually everything is perfectly described in a guide to replacing garage door torsion springs that you can find online. However, when it comes to garage remodeling, expertise is needed to make sure it not only looks appealing but is also functional. 

How can you find a reliable remodeling company? That’s what we will be talking about in this article. So, let’s just get started. 

Positive Online Reviews and a Great Reputation

You probably know that the market is full of shady, unreliable companies that just want to make a profit without thinking about their clients – you might have even encountered some in your life. Thus, it is crucial that you find out what type of experience the previous customers had with the company before you decide to hire them. 

Now, there are two ways in which you can find out more about the company’s reputation. Those are: 

Word of Mouth

This is still one of the best ways to determine which companies are good and actually worth considering and which ones are not. Ask your friends and family members about the company you were thinking about hiring, or ask for their recommendation – maybe they know someone? 

Although someone else’s good experience does not guarantee that yours will be exactly the same, it is a good indicator of what you can expect when hiring them. 

Online Reviews

Nowadays, there are plenty of reviews online – all you have to do to find them is a quick Google search. Some other great resources, aside from Google, include Facebook, Yelp, HomeAdvisor, and Houzz. 

What we find interesting is that, according to the Local Consumer Review Survey, 91% of people read online reviews either regularly or occasionally, while over 80% declared that they trust them just as much as they trust personal recommendations. 

Examples of Past Work

Although good reviews and personal recommendations can be helpful in shortlisting potential remodeling companies, it’s the ‘eye test’ that’s going to be more significant when making the final decision. 

If you know someone who has recently had their garage remodeled, you’re in luck, as you can ask them if you can see it and examine the work in-person. If you don’t have that option, then you can always check the photos of the company’s past works. A remodeled garage can end up looking anywhere from tacky, to fine, to amazing – and since you’re paying quite a lot of money for it, don’t settle for anything less than the latter.  

On their website, the company should have image galleries of the projects they completed (before and after) so that you can see what they are capable of doing. What’s more, those photos are often a good insight into the way the company operates. 

Amazing Customer Service

Another thing that you should pay attention to when looking for a garage remodeling company is their customer service. This can be what determines whether your garage remodel is a pleasant experience or a headache-causing one that you would rather forget. 

The things we mentioned in the first point (online reviews and personal recommendations) can actually be a great source of information about how the company treats its customers and whether it is reliable. 

Some of the questions you might want to ask include: 

• Does the company get back to the customers with quotes and other inquiries promptly? 
• Was scheduling a convenient consultation and installation times an issue, or was the company easy to work with and willing to compromise? 
• Did the installers come on time?
• Did the installers clean up after they have finished their work?

Fair Pricing 

Last but not least, when it comes to things to look for in a garage remodeling company, is their pricing and whether they’ll be able to work within your budget. 

Depending on just how much you want to change, a garage remodel can be very costly – floor coating, garage door, door openers, a storage cabinet system, heating system, insulation are just a few upgrades it can include. And let’s not forget to factor in the size of the garage – the bigger it is, the more you’ll have to pay. 

Just like with every other home improvement, be wary of those who offer a price that seems too good to be true, as most probably, it is. Remember – it’s better to pay a bit more and be sure that the company will do a great job than pay slightly less and be left with a garage that leaves a lot to be desired. 

The Bottom Line  

Remodeling a garage can be an extremely stressful process – especially if you choose the wrong company. That’s why it’s crucial that the decision on who to hire is very well thought-through. 

Although there are several factors that can help you determine who is the most suitable for the job, some of the most important ones include whether the company has good online reviews and a great reputation among its past customers, examples of previous work that you can see (be it in-person or on a photo), amazing customer service, and fair pricing. 

Once you cross off the companies that don’t have those things, making a final decision on who to hire will be a lot easier. Good luck!