Recent content by jwmorris

Snackmix, Thank you!

Thanks, pima67! I considered something along those lines. One thing that makes me hesitant is the back of the lot tends to flood during heavy rains, and we have had several trees come down in that area. We back up into the neighborhood common area which is several acres of undeveloped land. I...

Thank you mrbill55! I contacted the town today and informed them what I would like to do. I do have a plat of the lots that list setbacks etc. I have a copy of the neighborhood covenants, bylaws, etc. I actually served in the positions of president and vice president of our HOA for about seven...

Hooked, Thank you! I will have to do some research on the minimum facilities charge. I may be stuck with doing a separate service because of distance though... The house main service entrance is probably 200 feet from where the garage main would be. In addition to that the house is uphill and...

Snackmix, I found several builders that have J&J in the title. Can you provide a link or phone number to the company you recommended please?

Great information everyone! One thing that I failed to mention is that there is a home with a detached two car garage (stick built) directly across the street from me. If/when I build, I will be the second detached garage, so there is already some precedence. I believe/hope it would be hard for...

CamMark, I found your garage build and would love to have something similar! Old tool guy, thank you! I had not thought about zoning. It looks like joining the two properties will make things easier.

Great build! Congratulations!

Thank you for the responses!

CamMark, the lot is valued for more than we paid. I agree that combing the two would add value. My comment above about not wanting to refinance was in reference to your response. I looked into Hoover builders. I believe they are post-frame construction? I am not sure I want that type of...

Joemctag, very good points! I am retired, and the kids are out of the house. I have no intentions of moving and if I build my dream garage, I am definitely staying. I don't know if combining the lots makes financial sense. I will have to look into that. We have had two other neighbors...

Craigstu, you are right. I have talked to the town and they mentioned that I might need to join the properties first. That doesn't make much sense to me. There is a mortgage on the house. The second lot is paid for. By joining the two properties, I feel like I am giving the mortgage company the...

Hello everyone! First, thanks to all who have shared their experience and expertise in the forum! There is an overwhelming amount of information here! I am considering a garage build near Lexington South Carolina. I live in a subdivision and have an HOA to appease. We own two lots in the...