How much does garage building cost ?

A garage is always very vital in a house environment. It serves as a parking lot for cars and other properties. If you’re in need of a garage, you have to take time to discover how much it will cost you. You also need to find out the right steps to follow towards realizing your aim for the garage. Before you think of the cost, you need to take note of the following details.

• Find out what you  actually need : in the first place, you have to know exactly the kind of garage you want to build and the purpose for building it. You’ll also determine your budget based on the available cash you have in your pocket.  You have to pinpoint your reasons for erecting the garage especially the number of cars that will be parking there. You also need to determine how the garage will look like.  It’s important you engage a contractor to help you determine what you actually need.

• Decide on the  garage size : you have to determine the actual size of the garage based on what you want to use it for. You can go for a single garage or the double type. You can also decide to build a garaged attached to the main building or you erect a detached type. You can engage an expert to help you draw the plan of the garage so that the actual   size can be determined.

• Get the Building Permit : once you’re sure of the garage plan and the size, you don’t go ahead to start building. You still have to get the required building permit from the urban planning department. You may be arrested and prosecuted if you fail to get the building permit. In most cases, it costs little amount depending on the laws of your locality. 
  

Cost estimates for garages.

The average cost estimate for building garages depends on the actual size you want to go for. In most US cities, detached garages are usually built by many home owners. The average cost for building such a detached garage is $45 per square foot including labor. However, the total average cost depends on the size. For a detached garage measuring 12 feet wide by 24 feet long, the average total cost is around $20,000 with labor.

If you’re building a double garage, the cost is around $90 - $135 per square foot including labor. If the size is 18 feet wide by 24 feet long, the total average cost can be around $30,000 or more with labor. It all depends on the quality of the materials being used.

If you’re building a detached garage that will contain 2 cars, the average cost is around $120 to $135 per square foot including labor. The total cost for the project will be around $90,000.

If you’re building a detached garage that will contain 4 cars, the cost will be around $90 to $105 per square foot. In most cases, the price per square foot is usually lesser on larger projects.

Additional garage costs and considerations.

The garage price given above include  the basic labor however you still need to pay for other additional work and materials that may be involved. Here are some of them:

• Site preparation and excavation – This depends on your negotiation with the contractor.
• Concrete footings and slab preparation – This may cost around $110 per cubic yard.
• Asphalt shingles with galvanized flashing – This costs around $125 per square foot.
• Vinyl siding and trimming – This costs around $13 per square foot.
• Electrical writing and connections – This involves engaging an electrician. It may cost around $90 to $120 per hour.

In all, there may also be additional costs for paving the driveway. There may also be additional cost for exterior finishing, roofing and other issues. It’s important you engage a good garage contractor to help you out. You also need his help when  purchasing the garage materials. Every materials required must be purchased from the right dealer. You’ll always succeed in erecting a good garage when you take note of the information discussed above.

To get a better idea of costs, here are some garage estimates from professionals.

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