A garage addition means building new garage space onto or beside a house, usually to replace a carport, add a second bay, or create storage and workshop room where none existed. A garage conversion goes the other direction: turning an existing garage into livable space such as a rec room, home gym, in-law suite, or income-generating secondary unit. Both jobs touch structural work, insulation, electrical, sometimes plumbing, and in Mississauga, a trip through the city's permitting and zoning process for setbacks, driveway access, and (for conversions) habitable space requirements. We've listed 17 businesses in this category that handle these projects across the city.
What to look for in a contractor
- Experience with Mississauga's building permit process, not just the construction itself
- A clear scope of work covering framing, insulation, HVAC or electrical changes, and finishing, so nothing gets left as a verbal promise
- Proof of insurance and workers' comp coverage (WSIB) before anyone sets foot on site
- Willingness to walk through drainage, grading, and how the new space ties into the existing roofline or foundation
- References from jobs similar in scope, not just a portfolio of photos
Our scoring weighs review volume and rating consistency, how a business responds to complaints, licensing and insurance signals, and how long they've been operating in the Mississauga market. See the full ranked list of garage addition and conversion contractors for how these 17 businesses compare, and read our methodology for the full breakdown of how we score and rank.