Will my house look like it's missing a garage?

Not when it's done well. We match siding, windows, and rooflines so the converted bay reads as part of the house. Where curb appeal is a concern, we design the new façade carefully.

Do I need to replace the parking?

Sometimes: it depends on local rules. Some jurisdictions require off-street parking to be replaced elsewhere on the lot when a garage is converted. We check before you commit.

Can I still access the attic or storage?

We plan storage into the design, the space you lose from the garage can be partly recovered with built-ins, and we can keep attic access where it exists.

Garage Conversions in Clackamas County

Turn an underused garage into a bedroom, office, gym, or ADU. Gencon handles garage conversions across Clackamas County: insulation, egress, and permits included.

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Converting your garage is one of the fastest ways to add living space (a home office, bedroom, gym, or family room) without building onto the house. Gencon converts garages across Clackamas County into comfortable, code-compliant rooms.

What a garage conversion involves

You already have the slab, walls, and roof, so a conversion is mainly about making the space livable: insulation, a finished floor, drywall, a permanent heat source, electrical, and often replacing the garage door with a wall and windows. If you're adding a bathroom or wet bar, plumbing comes into it too.

Living space vs. ADU

If you want an extra room that's part of your home, the requirements are straightforward. If you want a rentable, independent unit, that's a garage-to-ADU conversion with its own kitchen, bath, and entrance, a different permit path. We'll help you choose based on how you'll use it.

Related: Garage-to-ADU conversion

Parking and permits

A conversion is a permitted change, and some jurisdictions require you to replace the off-street parking the garage provided. We confirm the rules for your address and handle the permitting and inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Will my house look like it's missing a garage?: Not when it's done well. We match siding, windows, and rooflines so the converted bay reads as part of the house. Where curb appeal is a concern, we design the new façade carefully.
Do I need to replace the parking?: Sometimes: it depends on local rules. Some jurisdictions require off-street parking to be replaced elsewhere on the lot when a garage is converted. We check before you commit.
Can I still access the attic or storage?: We plan storage into the design, the space you lose from the garage can be partly recovered with built-ins, and we can keep attic access where it exists.

Garage Conversions is part of Gencon's home additions work across Clackamas County. Explore related services:

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