Benefits of Hiring Professional Garage Contractors

A garage is not an easy structure to build on your own, even if you have been a certified DIYer who takes pride in tackling the big projects around the house.  If your home doesn’t have a garage or the current garage is so old that it barely makes way for the mammoth sized SUVs, or you're faced with a decrepit and falling apart structure, then you're likely considering building a new one.



Thousands of American homeowners are faced with this dilemma every year, and taking on the task alone is both overwhelming and challenging.  This is where a contractor can step in and take the helm, and the benefits of hiring one go further than one might think.

Consider the Codes

If you're an eager homeowner ready to take on DIY projects, you may be ready to start buying the materials and tools needed for your new garage, but here’s where a contractor will tell you to slow it down. As much as you want to start your construction of an amazing new garage, there are codes and regulations that must be followed or you could be in violation of them. A contractor already knows what rules to follow to comply with the city’s codes because he or she has been doing it for a living for years. City codes may not allow for certain styles of garages to be constructed or could have regulations on certain features of the building. Imagine undertaking this project on your own and coming to realize halfway through that your plans to do meet the city’s specifications.  Save yourself the time, money, and work by allowing a contractor to spearhead the project for you.

Experience is Priceless

There’s no doubt that contractors know what they're doing when it comes to planning, materials, tools, and construction.  Hiring a contractor with experience will be priceless in the long run, giving you exactly the garage discussed during the planning process. Good contractors have years of experience under their belts and have educated themselves on all of the facets and aspects of construction work.  They have learned from their mistakes and have worked alongside those who are equally or even more skillful. Contractors do this for a living, and since they know how to navigate projects and implement designs, both time and money can be saved on either end of the job.

Build It Right

Everyone makes mistakes, and if you have never planned out and began building a structure such as a new garage before, you can guarantee that there will be some missteps along the way. For an experienced contractor, mistakes are few and far between because he or she has done these types of projects day in and day out.  Contractors also have experienced and trained colleagues working with them to help with fleshing out the process and construction. Even if you find that you're handy with the tools required for the job, there is something reassuring about having a professional garage contractor take on the project. Your new garage can stand up to adverse weather conditions and long-term wear and tear if it’s built with the experienced hands of the reputable contractor.

Follow the Plans

Garage planning is the crucial first step of any project, and it’s not surprising that professional contractors excel at the planning stages because if they aren’t thorough, the steps that follow the blueprinting will not go smoothly in the least.  Professional contractors must plan in order for the project to be successful. Creating a plan for a garage is another story.  Starting from scratch takes time and certain preciseness that only a professional can achieve. Also, referring back to the codes and regulations your city may require is imperative in the planning stages, and if you do not follow them then the entire plan must be scrapped. Fortunately, contractors have a slew of plans ready to go in order to efficiently complete the project in a reasonable amount of time.  These plans have the kinks worked out already and many garages have been successfully constructed from them.

Lay Out the Costs

If you've spent any time doing a house project, you know that there are “hidden” costs that arise unexpectedly.  Those nails you thought you had already?  Turns out your relative permanently borrowed them and now you find yourself taking another trip to the hardware store. And the cuts you made on the drywall? Well, you miscalculated and now you’ve got to start over. With the guided experience of a skilled contractor, there leaves little room for surprise costs.  Contractors have their own set of tools and know exactly what materials are required to get the job done. In the planning stage, they can even draw up the cost of labor and necessary materials so you're aware ahead of time what the project in its entirety will cost.

Intricate Electrical Work

You might be handy with some aspects of constructing a new building, but what do you know about the complex electrical work required for a garage?  Garage doors are not easily installed, which is why garage door companies stay in business. Professional garage contractors are attuned to the wiring involved in installing doors, lighting, and other components that are required for a garage. Improvising electrical work can be dangerous and can lay the groundwork for future hazards to occur.  If you don’t know what you're doing when it comes to implementing electricity in your new garage, you could be setting yourself up for serious injuries.

Management and Responsibility

Contractors exist for a reason, to head a project and see it through for a successful completion.  Taking on a project like a brand new garage is a lot of work, and it’s going to take an extremely long time if you've never done it before or are inexperienced in construction. A contractor, on the other hand, has done this work for a living and can do it much more efficiently and cost effectively than an average DIYer. Contractors must see the project through to the very end, guiding it past the stages of planning, to construction, to electrical work, and everything in between. They want to produce a finished product that will contribute to their reputation and earn the final payment.  Their management and responsibility will hold them to what will be a beautifully constructed and finalized garage.

Take a Load Off and Hire a Contractor

Why undertake an enormous task such as a new garage when you could hire a contractor?  The benefits of doing so are apparent, but first and foremost, a safely built garage should be on the forefront of your mind as a homeowner. You don’t want to be faced with wasted time and money down the drain with an amateur-built garage that is already a safety hazard when or if you go to sell. In the end, a contractor will probably surprise you by being more cost effective than doing the project yourself.  And for a bonus, you can save yourself the time and frustration of being responsible for such an integral part of your home.  Finding a reputable contractor will ultimately set you up for success, with a shiny new garage to boot.

Danley's Professional

When it comes to professional garage construction, Danley's is the #1 choice in Chicago and Chicagoland suburbs. Over 100,000 garages have been built since 1959. Danley's got the best detached garages, you can pick out any custom garage size from gable, reverse gable and hip roof garages. Speak to a specialist and get a free quote today.