How much does it cost to build a 2-car garage?

[Paul]

Start with a check of your local building codes, most limit the size and height of any detached structure. Also consider that building a garage may prompt an appraisal of your house and new garage for real estate tax purposes.

[raddoc]

When I needed a third garage space I had a fully assembled plywood shed delivered with barn type doors. The structure measures 10' X 18', has a 3/4" marine ply floor with pressure treated joists on 12" centers . Since there was no anchoring needed to the asphalt pad underneath it didn't count as a permanent structure for zoning purposes, meaning no tax or inspection requirements. Total cost $1500. It's now 12 years old with no signs of needing major upkeep.

[Jaxonalden]

I understand you live in Canada, do you have the same restrictions we do down here? Permits, zoning, housing associations and the other crap we have to put up with when we want to build something?

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by raddoc

When I needed a third garage space I had a fully assembled plywood shed delivered with barn type doors. The structure measures 10' X 18', has a 3/4" marine ply floor with pressure treated joists on 12" centers . Since there was no anchoring needed to the asphalt pad underneath it didn't count as a permanent structure for zoning purposes, meaning no tax or inspection requirements. Total cost $1500. It's now 12 years old with no signs of needing major upkeep.

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They sell them at home depot or lowes, or you can sometimes find them on Craigslist for almost nothing