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Garage estimated cost

FastEddie | Posted in General Discussion on August 6, 2006 03:58am

So we’ve found a house we like, but like many of the houses here in Richmond it doesn’t have a garage.  I don’t understand the logic.

Anyway, I need to come up with an estimated cost to build a 2 car detached garage, concrete slab, vinyl siding, so I can include that in the final cost.  Yes, the best thing would be to call a local contractor, but it the weekend and we’re trying to put this house on the keeper or reject list.

 

 

“When asked if you can do something, tell’em “Why certainly I can”, then get busy and find a way to do it.”  T. Roosevelt

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  1. brownbagg | Aug 06, 2006 04:01am | #1

    $94,366.12 but if done within 30 days $94,361.88

    1. FastEddie | Aug 06, 2006 04:24am | #4

      Yeah yeah, I asked for that!  

      "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

  2. Stilletto | Aug 06, 2006 04:20am | #2

    Last time I priced a 24x30 garage it was around $10,000. 

    2x6x10' walls, 

    Trussed roof

    asphalt shingles,

    vinyl siding,

    3- 9x7 garage overhead doors, 

    2- 36" steel entry doors

    4- 3x3 vinyl slider windows  

    Garage slab 6" thick with 12" thick edges and  1/2 rebar, concrete with fiber,  drain

    Gutters and downspouts. 

    What's wrong with me?  I could ask you the exact same thing.

    1. timkline | Aug 06, 2006 06:23pm | #15

      dude,

      are you kidding me ?

      that's $14 per sq.ft.

      i wouldn't even touch it for that doing it on the side for my sister.

       carpenter in transition

      1. Stilletto | Aug 06, 2006 07:29pm | #17

        That was materials only.  Flat work included though. What's wrong with me?  I could ask you the exact same thing.

  3. Danusan11 | Aug 06, 2006 04:21am | #3

    Just priced out a pole barn 30x48 material cost were 11,000.00

    Does not include concrete or site work

    Don't know if that helps ya.

    1. FastEddie | Aug 06, 2006 04:25am | #5

      Thanks, but I think DW would put a pole where the sun don't shine if I tried that. 

      "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

      1. MikeSmith | Aug 06, 2006 06:56pm | #16

        fast...  danusan was talking about a pole barn

        here's a pole barn garage...

        this one is 24 x 36 with a full stair & 2d floor

        View Image

         

        Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

        Edited 8/6/2006 11:57 am ET by MikeSmith

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    PeteDraganic | Aug 06, 2006 04:27am | #6

    $12,000 +/-

    The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. -Albert Einstein

    http://www.peteforgovernor.com

  5. Piffin | Aug 06, 2006 05:41am | #7

    I just finished one for 38K

    20x24 with stairs to loft storage

     

     

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    1. MikeSmith | Aug 06, 2006 05:45am | #8

      i use $30k for conversation starters..

      but then , we're slow

       Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

    2. FastEddie | Aug 06, 2006 03:40pm | #11

      Great.  $10k to $38k.  That runs from a deal killer to acceptable.  When the time comes, remind me not to call Maine or Little Roady when I need a garage built.

      Hey, y'all suppose that if I cut a deal with the contractor ... you know ... do part of the work myself ... I'm sure i can cut the cost in half.  I mean .. it can't be that hard to build something, and everybody knows what a huge profit contractors make!

      Seriously, I'll make some calls Monday and get a better local response. 

      "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

      1. KirkG | Aug 06, 2006 07:46pm | #18

        When you get the answers from your local contractors, please post them here for comparison.Thanks.

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      Gene_Davis | Aug 06, 2006 03:48pm | #13

      But Eddie doesn't want to do cost plus 67%!   Or was it 75%?   ;-)

  6. Schelling | Aug 06, 2006 02:36pm | #9

    A year ago we did one for $16500. A little nicer than what you are talking about. 20x25. One overhead door but cost $2400. Cedar shingle siding. Little roof covering walk in door.

    We also did a barn 26x40 that can house six cars, has a 3/4 space upstairs for storage/future bedrooms, topped by a cupola. Total price 100k. Most people would have been happy with this for their house.

    1. Piffin | Aug 06, 2006 03:20pm | #10

      We're getting that price range narrowed down now!;) 

       

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    Gene_Davis | Aug 06, 2006 03:44pm | #12

    We'll build this minimalist 22x28 garage soon, for the quoted price of about $20K.

    4:12 pitched trussed roof, 2x4 studwalls on 24 centers, one 3068 steel door in the side, no electricity, two manually opened uninsulated steel-paneled 9w x 7h garage doors, ordinary 3-tabs on the roof, 6" Hardiplank clap siding, painted trim.

    Built in a region where frost is deep and winters hard, we are doing a frost-protected shallow foundation for which the edges are thickened to 24 inches, the whole thing sitting atop 2" compression rated foamboard that extends out 4 feet around the perimeter, and that foamboard sits atop a 6" bed of compacted gravel.

    A simpler foundation in a friendlier climate would probably result in a $2,500 comedown.

    1. MikeSmith | Aug 06, 2006 06:15pm | #14

      fast.. if you are trying to transfer costs..

      get the foundation poured and the garage framed

      you can take over from there

      but......don't skimp

      make it a minimum of 24 x 24... with an 8' 10" ceiling

      if you don't want a 2d floor , you can  truss the roof

      adding operators for the doors will add about $700

      how many windows do you want... what about pedestrian doors ?

      what about electricity.. and a pad out front

      gutters ?

      what kind of roof shingles ?

      my $30K includes everything , even the box stairs and the 2d floorMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

      1. FastEddie | Aug 06, 2006 08:54pm | #20

        Mike, at this point I'm not trying to reduce the costts, just trying to see what's reasonable so I can factor it into the acquisition cost of a particular house.  I'm not looking for a second floor, but walk-up stoirage would definately be a plus.

        I imagined a pole barn to be like you see in a farmers field ... telephone pole framing with a rusty tin roof, suitable for sheltering a tractor. 

        "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

  8. ponytl | Aug 06, 2006 08:04pm | #19

    around here the guys that do nothing but Garages...  will do a very basic 20x24 2x4 framed, truss roof, 2 cheap manual garage doors, 3'walkin door, one alum window, 3 tab roof, hardie lap siding over blackboard, on slab for $6800, on level ground... no paint ... takes em 3-4 days start to finish..

     I've only built a few Garages... but if design allows and you don't want to spring for the upstairs storage... at least frame it with 10ft wall studs, you can get a ton of stuff up and out of your way with the extra height...

    p

    1. Oak River Mike | Aug 06, 2006 10:09pm | #21

      Seriously guys...some of you would do something like this for $15 per sq ft and up?  Wow!  Heck, here no one would even consider the job if they didn't make $75. per sq ft.

      Its commendable that you guys are not as greed driven as we are here!

       

    2. FastEddie | Aug 10, 2006 02:55am | #22

      Here's one proposal.  Note that this is based on one phone conversation and no site visit.  But it's good enough that I know how much to allow in figuring the acquisition cosdt of the house.  I have deleted the contractors name and address.

      Reference: Proposal for a 24 x 24 Garage

      <!----><!----> <!---->

      XX Builders will construct a 24 x 24 Garage

      <!----> <!---->

      - 2 x 4 constructed walls (stick built)

      - Manufactured Trusses

      - Brick and Block Foundation on all sided 8'’ above grade.

      - Brick Style and Color to match existing house, as close as possible.

      - Concrete Slab Floor

      - (2) 2/4 x 4/6 windows, (1) 7 x 16 over head door

         (1) (9) light 32'’ door.

      - Shingles to match existing house, as close as possible.

      - Vinyl Siding to Double (5) color to be chosen by home owner.

      - All permits and inspections will be handled by XX Builders.

      - Roof Pitch 6/12 light construction.

      - Electric to be Supplied by Home Owner.

      <!----> <!---->

      Total Cost $21,500.00

      <!----> <!---->

      Payment schedule will be in the agreement, pricing is good for 30 days.

       

       

      "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

      Edited 8/9/2006 11:05 pm ET by FastEddie

      1. DonNH | Aug 10, 2006 06:00am | #23

        You missed deleting the contractor's name in one spot.

         

        1. FastEddie | Aug 10, 2006 06:06am | #24

          Thanks.  Fixed it. 

          "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

      2. Stilletto | Aug 10, 2006 01:00pm | #25

        XX Builders?   These aren't naked carpenters are they?   Might want to check on that before you get a suprise.  :)What's wrong with me?  I could ask you the exact same thing.

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