Garage Additions
Single, double, and three-car attached or detached garages — foundation, framing, garage doors, electrical, optional EV-charging circuit, and finished or unfinished interior. Optional living space, office, or storage above.
Attached & Detached Garage Additions
Bergen County homeowners add garages for vehicles, storage, workshop space, or to support living space above. We coordinate setbacks, footings, slab, framing, garage doors, electrical (including EV charger circuits), and any second-story accessory dwelling work.
- Single, double, and three-car configurations
- Attached or detached construction
- Concrete slab with proper drainage
- Insulated, weather-sealed garage doors
- Dedicated electrical with EV-charger capacity
- Optional bonus space, office, or ADU above
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Fair Lawn, and Bergenfield — plus every town in between.
Part of our Home Additions service family.
Garage Addition Guides
Decisions that determine whether the project lasts and feels right.
Slab & Footings
Concrete slab properly graded with frost-protected footings. Sized to vehicle weight and any planned overhead loads.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Garage Door Selection
Insulated steel, carriage-style wood, or modern aluminum-and-glass. Opener choice and smart-home integration.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Heating & Insulation
Insulated walls and ceiling, optional gas heater or mini-split for year-round usability.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Power & EV Charging
GFCI outlets, overhead lighting, dedicated circuits, and EV charger coordination via licensed electrical trades. Conduit for future runs.
- Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and gas changes coordinated with licensed trade professionals where required.
- Permit-pulled trade work scheduled around inspection windows; rough-in and final inspections sequenced with rebuild milestones.
- Existing system upgrades (panel capacity, supply line size, vent stack routing) verified against new load before finalizing scope.
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Built-In Storage Systems
Wall-mounted storage racks, ceiling-suspended bins, workbench, and tool wall systems integrated with framing.
- Bergen County residential renovation experience across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and water-damage rebuilds.
- Written scope, sequenced milestones, and documented material selections before any demolition begins.
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Cost & Timeline Guide
1-car garage addition $40,000–$80,000. 2-car $65,000–$140,000. With finished living space above $150,000–$320,000+. Lead 14–24 weeks.
- Scope tiers, material grade, and labor splits drive total. Mid-range projects typically run 60–70% of high-end equivalents on the same footprint.
- Hidden costs to plan for: permit fees, dumpster, dust protection, and any required structural or trade work uncovered during demo.
- Bergen County projects budget 1–3% for permits and 5–10% contingency on most renovation scopes.
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Your Garage Addition Process
Consultation
We walk the property, review setbacks, lot coverage, drainage, driveway access, and any town-specific garage rules.
Scope & materials
Architect produces drawings if needed; permits filed; door selections finalized; electrical scope set.
Build
Crew executes excavation, slab, framing, doors, electrical, finish.
Final walkthrough
Final walkthrough, garage door commissioning, punch-list closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
For 2026, single-car attached garages run $35,000-$75,000. Two-car attached garages run $55,000-$120,000. Three-car or finished garages with bonus space above run $100,000-$280,000+. Pricing and timelines are planning ranges.
Attached is more cost-effective and convenient. Detached allows different setbacks in some towns and gives a workshop or ADU more separation. We confirm what your town allows.
Yes. Bonus rooms, home offices, gyms, or accessory dwelling units (where allowed) all work above garages. Stairs and access design are part of the plan.
Yes. Building, electrical, and trade permits all apply. Garage doors, slab, and any framing changes require inspections.
Yes. Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Documentation is available on request, and homeowners should verify credentials before hiring any contractor.
Get Your Estimate
Reach us by phone or email and tell us about your garage addition project. We will follow up with the next best step for your home.
Commercial general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Documentation available on request.
Let's Talk About Your Project
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