ules. On average, the process takes less than a month from start to finish, with costs ranging from $4,000 to $25,000, depending on the size and scope of the project. Olympic Building Centre offers every- thing from DIY “quick sheds” — panel- ized products made from durable wood and sheeting that can be assembled in a matter of hours — to professionally installed garage packages that in- clude site inspections, demolition and concrete-pad pouring. Pelland says most customers opt for a fairly basic package at first, and many opt to enlist their buddies to help keep labour costs to a minimum. But in all cases, he advises clients to be strategic about their design plans, ensuring they also account for any wish-list add-ons that fall outside the current budget. Cont’d on page 144
Marcel Pelland – Olympic Building Centre
>> Whether serving as a shelter for your vehicle, a work or storage space, or even a man-cave, a well- built garage can only add value to a property — in terms of both curb appeal and a sense of personal security and satisfaction.
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Given the impact on resale values alone, an investment in a new garage is safe as, well, houses, and the process has never been simpler, with a range of easy options to suit all properties and price points. “I heard two radio DJs talking about it the other morning, saying that if you don’t have a garage, you want one — and if you do have a garage, you don’t want to go without one,” says Marcel Pelland, general manag- er at Olympic Building Centre. “It’s secure storage … you can keep your vehicle and all your
‘If you don’t have a garage, you want one — and if you do have a garage, you don’t want to go without one.’
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implements in there, and it’s a place to do work and other projects. But we’re also seeing people doing all kinds of other things — they’ll screen off the doors and keep them open as summer rooms, or it can be- come another living space, depending how much money you’re willing to spend.” Homeowners looking to take their garage games to the next level needn’t worry about breaking the bank — or taking too much time out of their sched-
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