Prepping a pad in winter

Building a garage doesn’t have to be a spring or summer project when you build with CarShacks. Take a look around; have you ever seen construction come to a halt just because it’s winter? Not here in Southern Alberta. Construction doesn’t stop in the winter - and the same is true for garage building.

CarShacks builds year round using the latest standards and technology provided by the construction industry.

Spend your spring and summer enjoying your yard! Don’t spend it looking at a construction site.

Request your free on site quote today!

Winter Construction – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the advantage to building in the winter?
2. Will I be eligible for the Home Renovation Tax Credit?
3. Isn’t the ground frozen in the winter? How do you dig/excavate?
4. How do you pour concrete in the winter?
5. Will I get a less quality product if I build in the winter?
6. Another contractor told me that concrete flakes if you pour it in the winter – is this true?
7. Will it cost me more to build in the winter?
8. Will my garage project take longer in the winter?

“The Staff was exceptional, from beginning to end. As a single homeowner, I was treated with respect and made to feel very comfortable with the entire process. Staff were receptive to my concerns, and all my questions were duly acknowledged with clarity. This was extremely refreshing in contrast to previous experiences with construction/contracting companies where I had found slight condescension or vagueness in answers, presumably because one assumed I wouldn’t understand specific or technical explanations. Car Shacks staff made me feel equal and intelligent and included in the process. All that with a great dose of humour and kindness on top, I wish I had another ten garages to build!”
– Heather in Calgary

AZ lives in one of Calgary’s newer communities and decided to complete his home this year with a CarShacks garage. He chose to build with CarShacks because of the company’s five year warranty, reputation of quality and communication, and flexible payment options.

“I recommend CarShacks to everyone who wants to build a garage. Good work, thank you.”
– AZ in Calgary

“This is a great company to get a garage from. The process from beginning to end was very easy from a customer point of view. Everything stated and explained on the contract was completed. Thank you for a great job.”
– F. Prescott

“I am very happy with the entire process - I pretty much turned over everything to you folks and you took care of it. And not only did you take care of everything, you did it with an expertise that truly impressed all my do-it-yourself neighbours. I would certainly recommend you without reservation . . . you made what would have been, for me, a rather complicated and time-consuming job very, very easy. Thanks for everything.”
– Anonymous

I priced and reviewed several major builders before selecting Carshacks. Carshacks got my business, as they delivered the most structurally sound garage. They did not make promises that they could not keep (i.e. building a garage that was too large for the lot). They also gave me a set amount for each of my requested variations (i.e. deluxe windows and doors), so I knew exactly where my money was going. They were very good about responding to my concerns and were in touch with me every step of the way. The work crews were all very polite and professional about their work. Everyone was excellent about their work quality and about cleaning up after themselves. They exceeded my expectations and I am a very hard consumer to please.
–L. Purdy

“I would highly recommend CarShacks to anyone wanting a garage built. Right from the initial quote all the way through to completion, CarShacks handled every level of the garage building process with complete professionalism. I found all their contractors to be highly skilled in their areas of expertise. These high standards of quality and skill are certainly reflected in the final product. Carshacks not only met my expectations, but they exceeded them. My thanks go out to everyone at Carshacks for making my garage building project a very pleasant reality.”
– Michael Johnson, Calgary

“Quotes and work were very satisfactory. The people who carried out thw work were courteous and did it with little inconvenience as possible to us. Even my poor shadegarden only suffered as little as possible damage,and the plants will be back next year. Overall the people working for Carshacks are very accomodating and courteous. So for this reason we would recommend them.”
– Anonymous in Red Deer

HRTC Quick Facts:

• The tax credit (Government HRTC) only applies to home renovation projects completed by February 1, 2010
• You could receive up to a $1,350 tax credit from your 2009 CarShacks garage construction project
• CarShacks guarantees completion of your garage within the eligible period*
• CarShacks provides you with the documentation you need to make your tax credit claim hassle free

 For more information on the HRTC and to find out if you qualify, please visit the government website or call: 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232).

Take advantage of the tax credit and book your FREE ON SITE QUOTE today!

* Project must be booked by October 26, 2009 and is subject to weather conditions.

“I was very pleased with the superior service I received. I am so pleased with my garage and the extra work done on my deck to replace the portion that had to be removed in order to build the garage. CarShacks really went the extra mile and I appreciate it so much. Thank you again! I have and will continue to recommend CarShacks to everyone I know.”
– Barbara in Calgary

 Barb chose to build her garage with CarShacks after discovering the company’s very strong rating with the local BBB.