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HOW TO ESTIMATE GARAGE BUILDING COSTS…
By:- Jay Behm
Most Frequent Question
Knowing the current cost to build a house before you
build or renovate home/garage can help you modify
your plans to meet your budget.
How much does it cost to build/renovate a home or garage?
BASIC GARAGE COST ESTIMATION
Square foot area (footprint area) of
the one story garage you plan to
build.
Average per square foot
construction cost of $30 to
$40
Average Cost: $17,000 to $23,000. (for a 24 foot square one story basic garage)
This method is useful when projecting development costs for building or improving residential properties with gross cost factors.
COST VARIATION
Cost will be less if you perform work yourself or use below average quality materials or live in an area with low cost of living.
Cost will be more if you build with higher than average quality building materials or live in an area with high cost of living.
Project Specific Garage Rough Cost Estimate:
Rough or Range of Cost
A few phone calls
Acquire the garage plans and permitting information.
Total Rough Costs: Foundation/Slab costs + Materials Costs + Building Costs
Ask for more detailed estimates or
bids from project participants.
!!! If you plan to have the garage built by a general contractor, they will normally do all of the administrative work to prepare a formal bid or contract proposal.
The most reliable method for rough cost estimating of concrete foundation and slab work is to contact a local concrete contractor – one who specializes in this work.
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Listed in the phone book yellow pages under “concrete”
General contractors use them for building their project concrete work.
Describe the footprint size of the garage and any unusual features, as well as the conditions at the building site
Give you a “ballpark” or range of cost for the work & that is without doing a detailed estimate.
To get free materials list for any Behm Design garage plan contact Jay
The materials list provided by Behm Design is basic list, including most materials.
Not included are some flashings, fasteners, finishing materials like paint, stain, sealants, and
electrical/mechanical.
Roofing and applied siding are simply called out as sq. ft. of surface area covered.
Materials Costs
Building Costs
Generally, for conventional light frame construction, the labor cost will average between 1.5x and 2x the estimated materials costs. This number is more difficult to get as a rough quote because of many variables…so, just use this factor for now
Additional Rough Costs
Driveway $_______________Sidewalks $_______________Electrical $_______________Plumbing/Drainage $________HVAC $_________________Permits, Fees $____________Project Management Fees: $___Unusual Site Grading/Preparation: $___
Contact local building dept. or inspector to check required fees for permits, etc
Contact local businesses or installers to discuss specific item costs for additional aspects.
Contact Us:
Located at 101 Peyton Road,
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 229-9898
E-mail Id:- [email protected]
For ready to use Garage Plans or blue print at www.behmdesign.com
