Structural Repair of a Garage

A client received estimates of over $13,000 to repair the roof structure and walls of their garage and some contractors even suggested tearing down and starting over. BAC assessed the garage and determined that the stucco-clad structure was in very good shape other than the sagging roof structure and bowing walls.

Planning:

• Bob assessed the garage and proposed goals for the work
  (raise roof, straighten walls, add rafters, add collar ties).
• Bob outlined a detailed project plan for the work.
• Bob drew simple plans for submission to the city.
• Bob outlined materials and tools required.
• Client had (Bob's) electrician remove wiring.
• Client obtained building permit from the city.
• Client bought materials needed.
• Client found additional "free labor" (i.e. father-in-law).

Work Effort:

• Bob brought all tools needed that Client did not already have.
• Bob implemented all safety measures at start of the project.
• Bob began all tasks and taught Client how to use tools.
• Client completed all tasks as Bob prepared new ones.
• Client worked several hours at end of each day without Bob.
• Client conducted all work on final day after being outlined by Bob.

Finish Up:

• Client had electrician install wiring, outlets, lights per Bob's plan.
• Client had garage door installed.
• Client had final inspection from city (after coaching from Bob).

Final Costs:

$1,400 BAC Labor
$1,600 Materials and Sub-contractors

$3,000 Total (including new garage door)

Email from Client: "Amazing that all the work, the supplies I purchased and the planning and guidance and hard work from you, cost less than $2,000 (excluding new garage door)...the cost has been worth every penny. Dan (father-in-law) enjoyed working with you and told me every night that he thought you were worth the cost and worth more than that. I certainly agree. Thanks for everything."