A Northland hello!

[Chocobo]

Hello everyone,

I've came across this site over the years and finally joined! Hello from Duluth, MN.

I'm hoping to gain some insight from whomever wants to share, as I am hoping to build a garage.
I've looked over some posts about garage size/dimensions (and will look more I'm sure).

I'm currently in the "getting estimates" stage, working with one builder as of now.
The current plan is for a 28'x28' with 9'' ceilings. It may be possible for higher ceilings, it will just cost me more.

Basically, this is what my budget allows from this builder/design. (Still waiting on an "official" estimate).
Ideally I would want to have a 3 car garage.

I currently have a 16x24 one car garage, so anything bigger will be a massive improvement.

Does the Garage Journal hivemind think it is possible to cram a third car into a 28'x28' garage?
This would be a someday...nothing I have now.

Looking forward to getting more ideas from you all.

 

[jblnut]

The current plan is for a 28'x28' with 9'' ceilings. It may be possible for higher ceilings, it will just cost me more.

Hello from the Deep South (st cloud area).

9” ceilings are gonna be a little tight …..

 

[Chocobo]

Deep South, that's funny!

Yeah, a 9' ceiling is much shorter than I'm hoping for.
At the end of the day, I just need a 2 car garage.
BUT, as I'm only spending the money once... it's easier to build it on the front end than modify on the back end.

 

[JuncleJohn]

Welcome Chocobo,

I would recommend at least 32’ wide for 3 cars. Especially if any will be a full size pick up. Might be okay for 3 small cars, but still tight.

John