For most homeowners, a garage is more than just a safe, convenient place to park – it’s a hobby space, a vehicle maintenance space, and sometimes even a hangout space. When you plan to get extensive use out of your new garage, you need more than just a bare-bones basic four walls, a roof, and a door.

If you’re working with garage builders on a custom garage plan, one of your most critical considerations during the planning process is electric service. How many amps should opt for? Do you need just enough service to operate the overhead door and interior lights? Or should you opt for more electricity to support additional use of the space?