A garage remodel averages $18,000, with most homeowners paying $7,000 – $30,000.1,2 Angi (2026 data) and HomeAdvisor (2025 data) publish this average and range identically – the two are corporate siblings, and matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. HomeAdvisor puts basic cosmetic refreshes from $3,000 and full living-space conversions up to $65,000.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports a $7,000 – $15,000 national average range, with an $11,000 average scoped to a full two-car garage remodel with new cabinet storage and a floor coating. Its low end is $3,000 (a cosmetic update with floor and wall paint and shelving) and its high end $40,000 (a conversion to a bedroom and bathroom suite). Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on remodel type and scope, garage size, materials, and local labor rates.
$18,000
average (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$7,000–$30,000
most homeowners (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$11,000
average, full 2-car remodel (Fixr)
$7,000–$15,000
average range (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $18,000 average; most homeowners $7,000 – $30,000 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; identical headline figures, type table, size table, and trade rates |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | Identical $18,000 average and $7,000 – $30,000 normal range; cosmetic refreshes from $3,000; full conversions to $65,000 | Sibling-identical figures; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $11,000 average (full 2-car remodel with cabinets and floor coating); average range $7,000 – $15,000; low $3,000; high $40,000 | Scoped average, low, and high each tied to a named project; separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
The publishers frame the project differently – the sibling pair price the full update-to-conversion span in one range, while Fixr splits partial remodels, full remodels, and conversions into three tiers. Both presentations appear below with their own labels.
Cost by remodel type
The sibling pair price eleven remodel types; Fixr groups the same work into three tiers (partial, full, conversion). Columns stay separate:1,2,3
| Remodel type | Angi/HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Simple cosmetic update | $3,500 average | partial remodel $500 – $5,000 |
| Full remodel (garage stays a garage) | – | full remodel $7,000 – $15,000 |
| Workshop | $2,000 average | – |
| Home gym | $200 – $6,000 (about $800 average) | – |
| Office space | $7,500 average | – |
| Family room / living space | $15,000 average | conversion $20,000 – $75,000 |
| Bedroom | $20,000 average | – |
| Bedroom with bathroom | $45,000 average | – |
| Bathroom | $20,000 average | – |
| Kitchen | $5,000 – $65,000 | – |
| Utility room (basic) | $500 average | – |
| Utility room (with sink) | from $3,000 | – |
Fixr prices conversions per room type as well, and its figures differ from the sibling pair’s for the same rooms – shown in the next table, each source in its own column. The sources do not explain the differences.
Conversion cost by room type
Both sides price room conversions, with several overlapping room types on different spans:1,2,3
| Conversion type | Angi/HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Utility room | $500 basic; from $3,000 with sink | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Home gym | $200 – $6,000 | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Mudroom | – | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| Living space | $15,000 (family room) | $7,000 – $75,000 |
| Home office | $7,500 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| Bedroom | $20,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom | $20,000 | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Kitchen | $5,000 – $65,000 | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| Bedroom with bathroom | $45,000 | – |
| Granny flat / apartment | – | $50,000 – $75,000 |
Overlapping rows are not like-for-like – the sibling pair publish single average figures per room while Fixr publishes ranges, and the sources do not reconcile the differences.
Cost by garage size
The sibling pair publish average floor area by garage capacity (simple refreshes run $2 – $5 per sq. ft. DIY materials; full living-space conversions can reach $86 per sq. ft.):1,2
| Garage size | Average square footage (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| One-car | 240 sq. ft. |
| Two-car | 440 sq. ft. |
| Three-car | 680 sq. ft. |
| Four-car | 880 sq. ft. |
Fixr prices a full garage remodel by capacity and dimensions:3
| Capacity | Dimensions | Full remodel cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-car | 12′ x 20′ | $4,200 – $9,000 |
| 2-car | 20′ x 20′ | $7,000 – $15,000 |
| 3-car | 30′ x 20′ | $10,500 – $22,500 |
| 4-car | 40′ x 20′ | $14,000 – $30,000 |
| RV | 20′ x 44′ | $15,400 – $33,000 |
Partial remodel projects
Fixr prices single-focus partial remodel projects:3
| Project | Average cost range (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Soundproofing | $250 – $3,500 |
| Garage door remote control | $300 – $940 |
| Insulation | $400 – $1,000 |
| Windows in garage door | $400 – $1,000 |
| Garage door | $500 – $2,000 |
| Finish garage (walls, ceiling) | $500 – $2,000 |
| Car lift | $500 – $5,000 |
| Ductless air conditioner | $700 – $3,000 |
| Floor refinish | $800 – $12,000 |
| Exterior makeover | $1,200 – $6,000 |
| Storage | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Expand garage | $2,000 – $10,000 |
| Epoxy floor coating | $5,750 – $8,625 |
Labor and trade costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor put labor at about 50% of total project cost, averaging around $9,000 (sibling-published). Their shared trade rates: $100 per new outlet, $100 per light fixture plus the fixture, $150 per light switch, $3 – $5 per sq. ft. for new wiring, and about $1,550 for plumbing runs.1,2
Fixr publishes its own trade rate table:3
| Professional | Rate (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Insulation installer | $0.65 – $7.50 per sq. ft. |
| Siding installer | $2 – $20 per sq. ft. |
| Flooring installer | $5 – $20 per sq. ft. |
| Electrician | $40 – $120 per hour |
| Handyman | $50 – $100 per hour |
| Roofer | $70 – $85 per hour |
| Carpenter | $70 – $100 per hour |
| Plumber | $75 – $130 per hour |
Walls, insulation, permits, and prep
Priced line items around the remodel (sibling-published unless noted):1,2,3
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Interior wall framing and drywall | about $2,000 | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Painting | $2 – $3 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Insulation | $1 – $4 per sq. ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Garage door removal | about $75 | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Pre-remodel repairs | $150 – $2,000 | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Conversion permit | about $1,400 average | Angi/HomeAdvisor |
| Conversion permit | $300 – $1,500 | Fixr |
| Security cameras | $400 – $800 | Fixr |
The permit figures differ in presentation – an average versus a range – and are shown with their own labels. The sibling pair also price exterior wall materials for closing off a former garage door opening:1,2
| Exterior wall material | Cost per sq. ft. (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $1.50 – $15 |
| Concrete | $5 – $9 |
| Stucco | $6 – $9 |
| Wood boards | $7 – $14 |
| Metal | $8 – $15 |
| Stone | $8 – $25 |
| Brick | $9 – $25 |
Cost by state
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish identical state averages (sibling-published figures):1,2
| State | Average cost |
|---|---|
| California | $37,400 |
| Florida | $11,700 |
| Massachusetts | $11,200 |
| New York | $10,800 |
| Colorado | $10,800 |
| Texas | $8,800 |
| Illinois | $8,400 |
| Minnesota | $7,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a garage remodel cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report an $18,000 average with most homeowners paying $7,000 – $30,000 (sibling-published figures). Fixr separately reports $7,000 – $15,000 for a full garage remodel, with an $11,000 two-car average.1,2,3
How much does a 2-car garage remodel cost?
Fixr prices a full two-car garage remodel at $7,000 – $15,000 (about $11,000 with cabinet storage and a floor coating). The sibling pair’s overall most-homeowners range is $7,000 – $30,000 across all project scopes.1,2,3
How much does it cost to convert a garage into a room?
Fixr prices conversions at $20,000 – $75,000 overall, from utility rooms at $3,000 – $8,000 to apartments at $50,000 – $75,000. Angi and HomeAdvisor price individual room types – offices at $7,500, bedrooms at $20,000, bedrooms with bathrooms at $45,000.1,2,3
What permits does a garage conversion need?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report conversion permits averaging about $1,400; Fixr reports $300 – $1,500. Requirements vary by jurisdiction – your contractor can confirm and pull them.1,2,3
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does a Garage Remodel Cost? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Garage? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Garage Remodel Cost (updated Jan 2025)