Much of the cost depends on what structural changes are needed to make a
garage into a habitable building, the cost of changes to add windows, doors
and to supply plumbing, electrical and heating. The internal design will
also dictate the costs, such as a bathroom backing onto the kitchen so that
the plumbing is concentrated within one wall will reduce the costs. Internal
wall framing, drywall, and trim will not cost much. To get good estimates
you should have a complete set of plans and specifications of the materials,
fixtures and so on so that everyone knows what is expected and the quotes
are all for the same thing. Don't leave it up to the contractor to choose,
as there can be a great deal of difference in cost between supplies,
materials and the labor to install them.

"OldRoads" wrote in message
ups.com...
Just to follow up on this...
We received a few estimates, the lowest of them was $95k, so in the
end, it's not worth pursuing.
Thank you for your reasoned replies.

Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles
http://OldRoads.com



On Aug 22, 6:37 pm, wrote:
On Aug 21, 8:26 wrote:

I've talked to the local zoning board and it looks like I can legally
convert the attached garage and storage area on my rental property
into a one bedroom in-law apartment.

My next step is to get an idea of what it would cost.
The garage has no plumbing at all.
I'm just making wild guesses, but I'm thinking $5k to hook into the
house's water & sewer, $5k for a 1/2 bathroom, $10k for a small
kitchen, $5k for wiring and electric heat.

Really, I'm just pulling these numbers out of thin air.
Has anyone here done this type of conversion?

Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycleshttp://OldRoads.com

Garden hose outdoors for a shower. Paint bucket for a crapper. There,
I just saved you 10 grand. Your welcome.