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I'm on my second year with mine but I'm literally building it myself as in alone. My step father comes to help me lift larger items here and there. The structure is complete with siding etc... now working on electrical and plumbing. It has been one hell of a journey. Didn't plan on a 2 year...

I'm in Auburn WA in unincorporated King County. I paid $4,700 for permits but mine is two stories heated with all utilities. I'm building it myself so costs won't compare to what you are looking to do. Mine is 30 X 38. I got an estimate from Garages Etc. and they wanted $60k for a two car shell...

Well, if you do all the labor yourself except for a few things like knocking the trees down and pouring the slab it sets you back about $35-40k at present. Hopefully $50k finished. The prices to have it built were outrageous although I've learned why they charge so much.

Some interior shots from early on. I'll try and get some of how it looks now that it is buttoned up outside. First floor is 30 X 38 Second floor ends up being about 975 sqft

This is what is parked in the shop right now... the first project in the new space, even though it is already well into the build. Nice to have some space to work.

6.75" wide, 27" tall, 38' long. That is what the engineer spec'd for the design. I agree that it is way above code but it wasn't much more expensive than a smaller beam so I went with it. Looks good exposed upstairs too so it gets design points with my wife :)

The shop is visible from the street and I wanted to ensure it was in keeping with the surrounding homes. I found the design and liked it, just did some minor tweaking.

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I haven't had a free weekend in 18 months but it is finally paying off. I have my car project inside the shop now so I'm getting some use out of it as I plan for electrical.

1. The insulation is just for insulation. Not intended for expansion joints or leveling guide. The 45 degree angle is so the concrete is insulated close to the top but it is shy about 1" from the top of the concrete. It is there to insulate it from the stem wall and from the ground below. I have...

Thanks, it took a very large crane and a BFH. Surprisingly I cut it to the proper length the first time. The trick was lowering it in with correct placement, the brackets close in on it as it settles so you can't tap it one way or the other, just down.

My new shop in progress (30 X 38 - 2 story) Hi guys, I've been a member for a while now but been so busy building that I haven't posted anything about my project. I'm building a 30 X 38 two story shop. I upgraded my home electrical service to 400A and ran a full 200A panel to my shop. I'll...

Hi guys, I'm starting a new garage/shop build soon. I'm being held up by DDES permits but it is just a waiting game. I'm building a 30 X 38 1.5 story shop. It will have radiant in-floor heat, electricity, natural gas, water, cable, network, and whatever else I can decide to bury in the trench...