Converting a garage into a guest suite or rental unit in Menlo Park

How one Menlo Park homeowner turned her attached garage into an apartment she can rent out or use for family

Erin, a homeowner in Menlo Park, knew she could put her attached garage to better use. So she approached New Avenue about converting the garage into a home.

Erin’s design professional created a comfortable, functional attached ADU with one bedroom, a kitchen, a living room, a full bathroom, and access to a utility/laundry room, which would be shared with the main home. The designer was sure to include ample storage space, including a pantry for the kitchen, a built-in bookcase, an entryway closet, a linen closet, and a closet for the bedroom.

Erin’s new attached ADU can be used as a guest suite, additional space for the homeowner, a home for family, or a rental unit. This kind of ADU rents for $2,500 or more per month, which will be enough to pay for the project and additional expenses such as helping with the mortgage on the main home, travel, education, leisure activities, or retirement.

Converting your garage to an ADU: Where to begin

If you have an attached or detached garage that would better serve you as a guest house, livable space, or rental home, contact New Avenue for more information. With over 12 years in the industry, we provide the most reliable quotes, the most straightforward process, and the most comprehensive service. Our turnkey pricing includes everything you need to bring your vision to life: design, permitting, engineering, construction, project administration, and access to our proprietary app to keep it all organized.

Use our vetted professionals or bring in your own. With the New Avenue system, everyone who works on your project is part of one cohesive, communicative team.

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