Garage Builders and Construction News

If you've noticed your 1950s-era garage starting to lean, or if those deep cracks in the floor make you worry every time you pull the car in, you aren't alone. Most detached garages in the Twin Cities suburbs were built with outdated methods that simply weren't designed to last seventy-five years against Minnesota's harsh freeze-thaw cycles. Understanding the different garage foundation types is the first step in replacing a failing structure that has become a safety hazard or an eyesore.

When homeowners step out into their driveway and notice their detached garage starting to resemble the Leaning Tower of Pisa, it's time to take action. Whether the tilt is subtle or so severe the door won't close, a leaning garage points to hidden issues like foundation failure or lack of modern lateral bracing. This is a common problem we see in older homes across the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro is often caused by decades of soil movement or original builders skipping out on the support that keeps a building square.

Minneapolis Snow Emergency Parking Rules (Day 1–3) — And Why a Detached Garage Is the Ultimate Winter Upgrade Updated for Minneapolis homeowners who are tired of the winter parking shuffle.