new Garage build Kitsap WA 40x60x14

Hey everyone, I had a post about doors that didn't get much action so I will start my garage build. I found a company that will do the garage and frame the doors for just under 40k. Then I would pay for the doors and concrete later budget pending

Haven't done much negotiating but do people have any luck trying to get the price down?

I have attached a copy of my sketch and was wondering what people think. Still not sure what doors to go with and would welcome any feedback. I am not sure if 8ft high will work on the 60 side to save some money and then put the bigger door on the gable to get big stuff in that I might get in the future. Also not sure if I want to go 16 of 18 wide on the double door.

I plan on at least insulating it once I get more money.

Do you think I will be able to drive through the gable end door and out the wide door with a trailer (like the pic shows?) I originally had planned a drive through but can't afford the doors right now, I could possibly had the other gable end door in the future.

They also want me to put a lot of money down before permitting and with my budget not much higher I am concerned that something will come up with the permitting that I can't afford. What do most people do before signing the contract?

Hey Hurrican;

So is this a pole building or stick frame? Yes you can negotiate on the price a bit or try doing some work yourself if capable. You should get at least 3 bids if possible, some markets are very competitive so there isn't much flexibility. Again though if you get a contractor you like and number that works tell them if you can get a better price ( couple thousand off) you'll do it, doesn't hurt to ask.
If they think you are serious about pulling the trigger but need that $2000 off they will make an effort.
Sometimes going from 8' to 10' door height only saves you 200-300 bucks so price them out, go bigger if you can.
I can't remember but once you go over 16' wide prices take a big jump, I don't like that wide of a door because of the wind we get (Eastern Washington). Depends what you are pulling through that door. If you could drive through gable to gable or 60' side to 60' (straight shot) would be better.
Looking at that 90 degree turn you would want that 16 or 18' door, if you can lay it out on site with some cones or such and try pulling through.

Don't know if you are pulling a boat like the sketch but I would go with 10' or 12' high door, matter of fact I would go minimum 12' high with the 14' walls for future travel trailer, fifth wheel motorhome.
If you are asking about which manufacture door, Amarr has a nice door "Olympus" R value R13 to 19 polyurethane door. Also Clopay, SteelCraft Model T16 high R value. Look at polyurethane for higher R value and stiffer door.

Depends on company but 1/3 down to get started is norm so about $13,000 for you, I don't think I would do more than that. Most contractors will handle permits but you pay the fee, you should be able to get the building dept to give you a thumbs up on design before you get started. I'm not putting money down just to find out it can't be done for some reason. Hope that helps.

I went with All Purpose Structures. RIP. No issues with sweating.
If I were to do it again I probably would have skipped the pole building and went stick frame. Easier to insulate. Even if you stick frame between post it would make life easier IMO.

I went with Bridge Supply and Walker Construction. The price was so reasonable I didn't negotiate. If I saw the Hope diamond at a garage sale for 5 bucks, I would offer them three. Bridge supply sold me the garage doors and Walker put them up. 360-687-2069

What do you guys think about getting rid of the double door? I'm not sure I need the double door and it would save some money. My sales guy is also trying to talk me out of the 10ft doors and going with 8ft to save money, saying I could just pull all the big stuff in through the gable end 12x12 door. Which is true.

I guess I really only want to pull in cars on the 60 side (at least for now) and the boat/car trailer are not over 8ft.

thoughts opinions suggestions?

He also said they can move the 12x12 on the gable end far right which is cool so in the future I could add another door on the opposite side to drive through