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2nd quote below. This was from someone recommended and more reputable than the last quote. I guess I was just severely off the mark... 24×36 = 864 square ft 8 × 6 =48 square ft 24×48 =1152 square ft 20×20 =400 square ft Concrete Footings Plastic Rebar on the Footings Wire Wire mesh Labor...

For those who've had a good share of foundations built, does this sound high or is it inline with what it should be? I'm in Memphis, so there's no rocky terrain to contend with.

I've gotten reasonable quotes back for everything on my 24x48 garage, 24x36 shop & 20x20 covered patio build aside from the foundation. I've got a shell budget of $50k, which will give me an enclosed structure to match my house including architectural shingles and same exterior finish. I'll then...

Your thoughts on having a split level garage/shops? Basically two building's tied into each other but the 30x40's foundation being 2'-3' lower since I'm installing on a hill. This will help accommodate an 8' ceiling on the (front) 24x24 section, then a 12' ceiling on the (back) 30x40 section and...

I just found out that my particular area of the city was involved in a fight 20-30 years ago with zoning and I'm listed as AG. I can probably get it rezoned with a hearing to be able to work under tighter easements, but as it stands I'm 50' from the front and back of the property and 25' from...

I checked on this when I bought the property, but am verifying that with the city now. I believe it was 5', but I'm trying to stay closer to 10' from the property line.

I've posted what you asked. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I agree in keeping the pitches the same, my challenge is my existing garage is only 21.5' from the West (left) to East (right) inside wall and is very cramped for a full size vehicle or a boat. My thought on the new 3 car garage would be to straighten/flatten the pitch slightly to accommodate...

$40k is my budget

I'm not sure if these photos will upload, but I'm going to give it a shot. My thought is to use something like "plan 002D-6044" and attach one end where the garage door currently sits. Then attach "plan 059D-6023" to the back side of the new 3 car garage...

Thanks for the quick response everyone! ssdave & Cyberbear great ideas to track down a designer or drafter. NUTTSGT I actually have a packet put together with sketches on draft paper and downloaded ideas of what I'm looking to do. I didn't think about the septic, but I don't think that'll be...

Hello everyone! I've worn this site out over the last few years reading through post, pictures and taking ideas. I originally planned on putting a shop on my 6 acres, but the flattest spot catches a lot of drainage/water and is about 75 yards from the house. I'm kicking around the idea of...