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Dream Garages LLC helps Smith Mountain Lake homeowners transform ordinary garages into clean, functional and highly customized spaces that feel like a true extension of the home. From simple upgrades to full garage renovations, their team focuses on smart design, durable materials and solutions that fit the way you live.

Specializing in garage renovation and transformation, Dream Garages LLC offers professional epoxy flooring installation, garage floor coatings and tile flooring options built to withstand daily use. These durable finishes not only improve appearance but also add long-term value and easier maintenance for homeowners.

Storage and organization are at the heart of every project. Dream Garages LLC designs and installs custom garage storage systems, including cabinets, shelving and overhead racks, to eliminate clutter and maximize usable space. Whether you need room for vehicles, lake gear or seasonal storage, each layout is tailored to your needs.

For homeowners looking to take their garage further, Dream Garages LLC creates custom-purpose spaces such as workshops, home gyms and personal retreat areas. These spaces are designed with both function and comfort in mind, turning underused square footage into something truly enjoyable.

Serving the Smith Mountain Lake area, Dream Garages LLC is known for quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and personalized service from start to finish. With a focus on organization, durability and style, they help homeowners reimagine what their garage can be and deliver results that are built to last.

Custom Design & Build Homes

Mountain Retreat Living and Southern Heritage Homes together deliver a full-spectrum custom homebuilding experience to the Smith Mountain Lake community. With a unified design/build approach, we guide clients from initial concepts through hand-crafted construction, ensuring homes are thoughtfully tailored to both the family and the site.

Distinctive Mountain & Lakefront Retreats

Under the Mountain Retreat Living banner, we specialize in creating bespoke mountain and lakefront homes. These are crafted with thoughtful design features such as extensive porches, timber-frame details, stone patios, and a strong focus on natural surroundings—ideal for clients seeking retreat-style, environment-harmonizing dwellings. Mountain Retreat Living is SML's only approved Southern Living Custom Builder.

Energy-Efficient, Handcrafted Southern Style

Southern Heritage Homes emphasizes custom homes that blend modern energy-saving and engineering techniques with traditional craftsmanship. Our designs don’t compromise style or comfort for efficiency, and many clients begin with sample plans as jumping-off points for personalized home designs.

Client-Centric Experience

Across both sub-brands, the company prioritizes an attentive, transparent process:

• We work closely with clients from site evaluation to sizing, placement, and logistics.
• We provide upfront pricing to eliminate surprises.
• We maintain consistent communication through design and construction.