Build shop at same time as house?

[NUTTSGT]

I can't do the shop first. I could get a permit for both at the same time. I considered putting in the foundations and then the shell of the shop first for storage but that would mean framing inspection of the shop before the house and I don't think that will fly. It's house first or both together. I am leaning toward both together.

Well, since you have the choice of both or house first, I would do both.

 

[IMXCITD]

build them both at the same time.....at the minimum get the building up and secure and you can finish the interior as you go along. You only live once!!

 

[Bluedodge]

Put them both up at once. Use the same subs on both structures.
That way your siding, shingles, doors, windows, and trim will all be from the same manufacturers; color, batch, quality, installation method, etc...
Your property will look tied together rather than having two distinctly different build styles.

 

[ky-mike]

A bird in the hand....

Do the shop when building the house (including all planned utilities) if you can afford to do so. Finish off inside later.