A Guide to Finding the Best Garage Company

The time has come for a new garage - where do you start? How do you find the best garage company? There are many factors to take into consideration when getting a new garage built.



Your garage is a place where you store some of your most valuable items including vehicles and lawn equipment. You want to make sure you get the very best so that your garage stands the test of time. Luckily, we know a thing or two about building a garage and we'll go over everything you should consider when choosing a garage company.

Know What You Want

This may not seem like such an important factor at first. You know what you want - a garage. However, there are many different styles of garages as well as different ways to use your garage. If you know exactly what you want and what you'll use it for, then you need to make sure you find a garage company that offers that. On the other hand, if you're open to different designs and ideas, you'll need to find a company that's diverse and can handle multiple types of garage building projects.

Types/Sizes of Garages

In case you're on the fence or don't know where to start, we'll go over some of the most popular garage styles and their benefits to help you make your decision. One of the biggest things you need to figure out is if you want a detached or attached garage. A detached garage will be an easier project because you won't have to worry about adding onto your home and tearing down walls. Attached garages require much more work, but do have the advantage of being connected to your home and allow easy access in and out. There are also gable and reverse gable garages. A gable garage features a roof that slopes on two sides and creates a triangular wall on the front and back of your garage. A reverse gable garage is the same thing except the roof slopes towards the front and back. Gable garages are great because they offer high ceilings and allow rain and snow to easily run off the roof. Hip roof garages feature a roof that slopes on all four sides and comes to a point at the top. These garages are extremely tough and provide great protection against high winds and heavy rain and snow. They also have vaulted ceilings that allow for more storage or even a garage loft. Another common style of garage is the deck over, or flat roof garage. This is a garage that features a flat roof and has the option for a deck to be built on top. These are great if you plan on entertaining guests but don't have a big backyard or patio area to work with. Another factor that's extremely important is the size of the garage. You can choose from the popular one car, two car or three car garages that come in various standard sizes to fit your needs. Or, you can choose to have a custom garage built that perfectly fits your specific needs. Once you know the type and size of garage you want, you can better choose the right garage company.

Ask Around/Get References

Another key step in choosing the right garage company is to make sure they have a good reputation and previous customers stand by their performance. It's fairly easy to get the scoop on a local garage company and how well they do the job. You can ask friends, family or coworkers if they or anyone they know has dealt with a particular company. You'll need to ask about how well they treat their customers, the quality of their garage building and if they complete projects in a timely manner. Sometimes, if the word around town is good enough, that can be all someone needs to pick a garage company.

Make Sure the Garage Company Is Insured

Something that's easy to check on is if the company is fully insured and bonded. This is a big project with many moving parts so it only makes sense that you choose a company that has builder's insurance. If a company isn't insured, that's a big red flag and you should be very hesitant to choose them unless you know for a fact that nothing will go awry - which isn't very smart since you can't predict the future.

Take Your Own Experience Into Consideration

While searching for garage companies and getting quotes from different builders, it's important that you choose the company that felt the best for you. Sure, references and reviews are great, but it all boils down to how you specifically feel when dealing with a certain company. When in doubt, go with your gut. Building a garage isn't a small project and it's going to be something that you have your entire life, or however long you live at a particular house.

Choosing the Best Garage Company Starts and Ends at Danley's

Since 1959, Danley's has been providing Chicago and the surrounding areas with excellent service and amazing garages. We offer many different styles and sizes as well as custom garages to help match your garage building needs. You can see what people are saying about us on our reviews page. Plus, you can rest assured knowing that Danley's is full insured and all of our employees are experienced and bonded professionals. So, what are you waiting for? Get a free quote online from the best garage company in Chicago to start your garage building project today!