Garage Build Dimensions

[audipwr1]

Working with GC to spec out my garage.

There are lots of size / height / lot issues where I live.

Would you rather have a garage that is 27 wide and 30 deep, or 30 wide and 27 deep?

Height will be 12 feet

Goal is to store three cars (2 on a lift and one on the ground) - lift will have extensions on it to also use for working on vehicles. Want ample space all around the car (16 feet long) to work on it.

I will be dissassembling car, rebuilding engine, and putting it all back together

Thoughts?

 

[jonjon1]

personally 30 wide

 

[JACDes]

you want it wider to allow for space between cars

the posts for the lifts also take up valuable floor space & maneuvering space.

 

[JACDes]

I think you mean a 2 post lift to store one on the lift and one car below ?

The footprint of the lift will take 10' width min. +3' from the side wall for clearance +3 feet for clearance to next bay.. = 16'

30 wide = about 29'-2' inside width (depending on garage wall thickness)

29'-2 - 16' = 13'-2 for the second bay

A typical parking stall is 9'X20' so you have 13'-2 - 9' = 4'-2 clearance to the opposite exterior wall.

 

[JACDes]

It can be done but it will look "full" when the cars are parked in it

27' deep will give you about 6' clearance at the back wall x 29'-2 long. that should be plenty of space for a bench, tool box, etc..

hopefully you have a shed for the bicycles, lawn mower, etc.

not much room for much else you have to plan the layout and keep clutter to minimum

 

[audipwr1]

to clarify I am thinking 4 post lift so I can store a total of three cars in garage when not working, and then when working one on lift and one in other bay

Should I try to push for a foot or two in both directions?

Cost goes up exponentially over this size (30 x 27) as I'll literally be removing a hill, but if it makes a large difference in lack of clutter (I hate clutter) then ill do it

 

[Stuart in MN]

I would go for wider myself, but it will depend on what kind of vehicles you own. A crew cab long bed pickup is a lot longer than a MINI.

 

[SixT40]

Another vote for 30ft wide. I think 27' is ample depth.