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What we look at when we walk a garage.

Print this. Walk your garage. Check what applies. By the time you call us, you'll already know more about your project than 90% of the people who request a quote.

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1. The floor

Cracks longer than 1/8" — affects coating prep
Oil stains or chemical etching — needs degreaser before epoxy
Pitting or spalling — may need surface grind
Drain location and slope
Concrete moisture (cold/damp to the touch in summer?)

2. The walls and ceiling

Drywall condition — patches, water stains, holes for cabinets
Stud wall vs. finished — affects shelving anchor strategy
Ceiling joist direction — for overhead racks
Ceiling height (8'? 9'? 10'? matters for storage)
Existing outlet locations — note before lighting plan

3. The door and openings

Garage door condition and balance (does it stay open halfway?)
Weatherstripping around the bottom and sides
Service door / entry to house — should swing into the garage, not house
Window count, condition, security

4. The stuff

Cardboard boxes (the moisture villain)
Plastic bins (good — but labels gone?)
Items you haven't touched in 12+ months
Hazardous items: paint cans, oil, propane, batteries
Valuables hiding in there: tools, sports gear, electronics
Anything you're keeping out of obligation, not use

5. The systems

Water heater, furnace, softener — accessible?
Electrical panel — clear 36" in front (code)
Bike storage strategy
Lawn equipment storage strategy
Tool storage strategy (wall? cabinet? rolling?)
Trash and recycling bins — daily-use access

6. The honest question

If a buyer walked in today, what would they think?
What's the one thing about it that bothers you most?
If you could change one thing first, what would it be?
How much of this could you actually let go of?

When you're ready to talk:

We'll walk your garage with you — no charge, no pressure. You get a flat-rate written quote within one business day.

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