Custom Garage Builders in Raleigh, NC

Your Raleigh, NC Detached Garage Specialists

Planning a detached garage, workshop, or garage apartment at your home in Raleigh? HWS Garages designs and builds them from the ground up, and after more than 1,000 custom buildings across the Triangle since 1992, Raleigh is home turf. From a carriage-style single-car garage on a historic street inside the Beltline to a full two-story garage with an apartment in North Raleigh, we handle design, permitting, and construction, and we build it to fit your home and your budget.

TURN-KEY CUSTOM GARAGES

HWS Garages offers a complete, turn-key solution for custom garages in Raleigh. With more than 1,000 garages built since 1992, we have the experience to construct virtually any type of detached building, including one-story garages and two-story garages with lofts, apartments, workshops, home offices, man caves, and in-law or guest suites. Whether you want a single-car, two-car, or three-car garage, we bring the plan to life.

Our capabilities include:

With a full range of standard models plus custom options and upgrades, all priced to your budget, HWS is a trusted garage builder in Raleigh, NC.

BUILDING A DETACHED GARAGE IN RALEIGH

Raleigh really splits into two building environments, and we work in both. Inside the Beltline, historic neighborhoods like Oakwood and Five Points have narrow lots, rear alley access, and 1920s bungalows and Victorians, so a garage here has to suit the period architecture, and in Oakwood’s historic overlay it also has to pass historic-district review. Raleigh’s Unified Development Ordinance adds specific rules for these lots, including alley-facing garage door setbacks that must be either four feet or twenty feet or more. We are comfortable designing a garage that looks like it has always belonged on a tree-lined street off Glenwood Avenue or Whitaker Mill Road.

Outside the Beltline, the picture changes. In North Raleigh, Brier Creek, and the established neighborhoods off Six Forks Road and Falls of Neuse Road, lots are larger, and the common goal is a two or three-car detached garage with a workshop or an apartment above. Whichever side of the Beltline you are on, we match your home’s brick, siding, and rooflines and manage City of Raleigh permitting from the first drawing to the final inspection. Because a detached garage stands on its own, it is often the cleanest way to add storage, a workshop, or heated square footage without altering the main house.

WHY CHOOSE HWS GARAGES IN RALEIGH?

As a family-owned and operated business serving Raleigh, HWS delivers personal attention and dependable service from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. We begin with a free, no-obligation, on-site consultation so we can give you an accurate quote. We have been a member of the Better Business Bureau since 2002. We hold an A+ rating, and we have never received a complaint. Our 4.7-star rating across dozens of Google reviews reflects the same standard. We use quality materials and proven techniques, and we never cut corners, so the result is a durable, great-looking building customized to your Raleigh home.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I build a detached garage in a Raleigh historic district? Often, yes, but the design has to fit. In overlay districts like Oakwood, a new detached garage goes through historic-district review, and it needs to respect the period and scale of the street. We prepare designs and drawings with that review in mind.

What are the rules for a garage on an alley in Raleigh? Under Raleigh’s Unified Development Ordinance, a garage door facing an alley must be set back either four feet or twenty feet or more from the alley, among other requirements. We design to the current code and handle the permitting.

Can I put an apartment or living space above the garage? Yes. Two-story garages with apartments, lofts, and guest suites are among our most requested Raleigh projects. What is allowed depends on your lot and zoning, which we confirm during design.

How much does a custom garage cost in Raleigh? It depends on size, foundation, and finish level. We give you a free, detailed quote after we understand your plans.

Custom Garage Builders in Raleigh, NC

Your Raleigh, NC Detached Garage Specialists

TURN-KEY CUSTOM GARAGES

BUILDING A DETACHED GARAGE IN RALEIGH

WHY CHOOSE HWS GARAGES IN RALEIGH?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AREAS AND ZIP CODES SERVED

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