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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A neighbor mentioned wanting to convert their carport to a garage, but deciding against it.

[b]Their decision had something to do with the cost of converting.[/b]  If I recall correctly, they mentioned that the foundation of the carport was not the same as what was required by code for a garage, so they would have to tear the carport slab out and put a new one in before they could convert to a garage.  That was more money than it was worth to them.[/quote]

Yes, this is true.

OP - It is VERY expensive to convert a carport to garage. It's not like you slap up a few sheets of drywall and call Sears to install the garage door, it's much much much more than that. The carport concrete needs to rip out  and a new thicker foundation laid (that is a big job in itself). The sides (studs, drywall) need to go up. Electrical needs to get done. Roofing. Attaching it to the house. Everything needs to be level, waterproofed. Garage door installed and aligned. 
And inspected and to code.

So, yes, OP, it sorta is a big deal to convert. And probably why the home builder opts for carports as the "cheap" alternative to a garage and why those with carports have to think seriously if they want to put their money to a new kitchen or a garage.[/quote]

Whoa, who said anything about permits? There's probably already an electrical outlet in the carport that we can tap into for the garage door opener and the existing slab already is strong enough for the car - adding the walls shouldn't be too much more. Come on, we can knock this job out before the Redskins game kicks off.[/quote]

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