Converting a Mechanic Shop/Garage to Restaurant/Retail Space

[Gary Kumar]

Hello,

I've been looking at real estate in Milwaukee and Madison. Im interested in knowing the process on possibly converting existing garage/mechanic shop space into restaurant space. I've seen some businesses that have done this in the past where it was an oil change business and it was converted into a coffee shop or restaurant. Most Likely we would have to buy the property with a loan and get a construction loan for the upgrades to convert. What would something like this possibly cost? Any information helps. 

Thanks 

[Chris Mason]

This will cost more than you think. Environmental reports...