A functioning garage maintains your vehicle in better condition for longer while also offering additional storage space. Whether attached or detached, a garage can be converted into a storage unit, a workshop, or a makeshift open-air living area.
The cost to build a garage
The cost of your garage construction will be determined in large part by the number of vehicles you need to store and the degree of luxury you want. For instance, garage doors may cost between $400 and $3,000, and you can spend much more if you add insulation and windows.
Two-car garages continue to be the most common parking choice for new construction, accounting for 65 percent of these houses. Nonetheless, garages may be as little as one vehicle or as big as an RV.
A new garage without a workshop, plumbing, or living space costs between $40 and $70 per square foot. You should expect to pay between $120 and $350 per square foot for higher-end constructions that incorporate these improvements.
Two-car units average between $15,000 and $40,000, depending on materials. It is 22 to 26 feet in width and 20 to 24 feet in depth.
Two-and-a-half-car units cost up to $52,000 but are often larger and wider to accommodate a workshop or more storeroom. You will also have to pay electricians, painters and carpenters depending on its complexity. On the other hand, you will spend between $10,500 and $27,000 for a single-car connected garage.
Material costs
Materials cost between $15 and $40 per square foot or between $5,250 to $14,000 for a typical 350 square foot garage. However, this varies according to the design, from bare-bones to fully completed and insulated interiors with power and running water. This does not include the cost of hiring a contractor or the fees associated with obtaining construction permits.
Consult many experts and your local municipality to choose the most affordable option.
Materials cost for bare-bones construction:
Framing is priced between $1 and $5 per square foot. Additional labor costs range between $4 and $8 per square foot, depending on your location and the intricacy of the construction.
Roofing may cost between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on the size. Estimate an additional $600-$6,000 in labor costs.
Concrete slabs range in price from $4 to $8 per square foot. This one is difficult to do using just materials since you will need a concrete mixer and specialized equipment to pour, level, and set the slab properly.
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