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

[socratic]

During our record snowfall, my temporary fabric (vinyl?) shed collapsed under the weight of the snow...with the Boxster in it... No apparent permanent damage but I'm still digging the hundreds of pounds of snow out.

Does anyone know how much it costs to have a 2-car garage built? A real one with a concrete floor, framed walls and roof?

The fabric (1-car) shed was only $200 at Costco and has lasted 4 years. So I can't complain about the value.

On the other hand a permanent structure with room for a 2nd car or if not a 2nd car, a workshop, is interesting to me. But I suspect the amount of work is on the order of that needed to build a small house (e.g. foundation, concrete pad, framing, drywall, insulation, roof, one door, electric garage door(s), etc. such that it'll be expensive.

[vath2001]

15 years ago, my sister paid $10,000 USD for a 2.5 on a concrete pad. The price may be about the same now due to the presence of builders not building.

[Jaxonalden]

You might want to think about installing a metal shop building. You'll get more room, you can insulate it if you want and I believe the cost is cheaper that a conventional wood framed garage (siding, shingles, widows). Both will increase your property value and the shop will give you the ability to expand easier than a garage. Depending on the cost of concrete in the Great White North you could always just go with a dirt floor.

[renzop]

Prices for garages vary tremendously. Contact local builders for pricing. Also make sure you find out if the zoning in your town will allow you to build.

[chrisdridley]

The cost will depend on where you are located and the building codes in your area. If you are not required to do things like sheetrock the inside or use fire rated materials, you can save a lot of money.

x 2 on construction workers being short on work but the cost of materials has gone up many times in the last few years. The cost of copper for the electrical and the cost of shingles for the roof has doubled in the last couple of years.

For a 6 inch concrete slab, wood frame, sheetrock interior, electrical ( 400 amp ), two roll/raise doors, one pedestrian door and a shingle roof.....budget $20k to start.

If you do it, build with enough head-room to have a lift installed for an extra car and maintenance projects. A good lift is about $2,500.

I think a garage is going to be closer to $20K.

[chitowndad]

I agree, I've heard friends saying something closer to $20K to build a garage - the concrete slab is the most expensive part. I agree on the high height. Make sure you have the door installer raise the tracks and spring so you don't have to move them when you install a lift.

I have a 13 foot ceiling and it's itching for a lift... I've seen lifts from Direct Lifts that are just under $2K.

Good luck and tell us what you end up doing.

-Steve

[nola911]

A 6 Inch slab 24' x 24', is just over 10 cubic yards of concrete. Concrete prices are about 100 dollars a yard. That is 1k in concrete materials alone. By the time you add footings, forming, finishing you will be at 5k for a bare slab. No unemployed builders can help you there.

Materials for framing and roofing will be about the same cost. 10k or so with unfinished walls and no electricity if you are doing a pitched roof and tabbed shingles.

I would budget 25k for a decent shed.

(EDITED BECAUSE I CANT ADD PAST 9PM)

[gerrygug]

$50.00 USD per sqft.

[mts]

I paid approx $75 sq/ft for my 2.5 car addition so it varies quite a bit. The builder was a family friend so I got it done pretty cheaply vs. what other builders in the area would have charged. A lot of cost was in the brick though.

[wanna986]

Originally Posted by maxferran

A 6 Inch slab 24' x 24', is just over 10 cubic yards of concrete. Concrete prices are about 100 dollars a yard. That is 10k in concrete materials alone. By the time you add footings, forming, finishing you will be at 13k for a bare slab. No unemployed builders can help you there.

Materials for framing and roofing will be about the same cost. 10k or so with unfinished walls and no electricity if you are doing a pitched roof and tabbed shingles.

I would budget 25-30k for a decent shed.

Don't you mean $1000.00 in concrete?

[nola911]

Good catch, your right on the concrete costs. After finishing take 9k off of everything I said, ahahahah. Sorry, that was past my bed time.

My guess is now 21k, without exterior walls.

[yellowboxster01]

My dad just built another garage at his house, a lot bigger than a 2 car and it's got a kitchen, bathroom, viewing area, workshop, and loft. Our concrete prices must be down in this part of the country because, his slab entire slab, side pad, and driveway was $10K.

bathroom


unfinished but, pretty much finished. The floor has been stained now, couches, and a rug added.


ceiling, which is actually wood flooring.



Kitchen and side door.

[Dave928]

at bare minimum, sheetrock and paint your interior and add lots of lighting.

and don't forget the german flag stripe around the whole thing...

[DANMKII]

I actually just installed a steel 12x21 carport just for my boxster for the winter! Price isn't too bad and the structure is top notch ($700-$1500).

One day, I'll have my 2 car garage + dual post lift....

[vijen6]

Jeez yellowboxster .. that garage might actually be nicer than my house .. LOL

Where do you see a 355 ? .. I dont see it

[wvboxst3r]

recently did a three car metal shed. 34 x 21 for $3500. It currently has gravel floor but quotes are in for concrete- $2500.

Still thinking this thru, we are thinking about moving south. So that is a lot for short term...

[litteng]

where are you?

i just built a 24x26 stand alone outside of S'toon,

prep'd for an inslab heating system

concrete cost $9200
lumber, shingles, steelcraft 8'x16' O/H door, vinyl siding $8300

labour to frame, shingle $2000

if you get serious about it, and you are considering a hoist as future add in, you need to ensure that you plan the locations of the hoist post before you begin, i did not consider it and now with the heating in the slab i can't really drill any holes in the concrete for fear of hitting the heating tubing. the hoist will requires some form of footing at the post locations, this needs some engineering input.