I have 8k what could i build with it?

[sparky7]

What kind of garage/pole barn/workshop could i build with 8k? I have no garage and i am tired as hell of working out in the cold.

Only criteria is it cant be ugly and has to have a steep pitched roof to match the house. Im thinking t111 siding.

So am i dreaming or could i actually do something useful with this money

 

[iajonesy]

You live in Miami,how cold can it be?

Mike

 

[sparky7]

i dont live in miami i just randomly wrote that haha

 

[oilslick]

8k isn't gonna go far sad to say but if you double that I bet you could do something pretty sturdy.

 

[ddawg16]

That will about cover the foundation.....and maybe some of the wood.....and that's assuming you do most of the work.

 

[sparky7]

Well what about as a start could i get something up with a roof and siding for that? Im talking small here just enough so that i am no working on my car and truck in the mud like i have for 10 f'in years. If pole barn i could pour concrete later on

 

[ddawg16]

What size? If your thinking about the size of a 1 car garage....maybe....

If you want an idea...click on the Garage Build link in my signature....I did all the work...and I still spent $30K

 

[sparky7]

This is sort of my inspiration: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/172413-20x20-shed-mini-barn-loft-7.html

its 20x20.

 

[signcrafter]

What can you do yourself? Can you mix and pour your own footings and then do the masonary block work to get above ground and then frame and sheet it yourself? Then build rafters and roof it yourself? If so 8 grand can get you going and leave you with 4 walls and a roof with a dirt floor.

If you have to hire any one of those things out you will fast approach your budget.

 

[signcrafter]

What about metal siding pole barn style? I don't think you have a menards out there but you should have something similar. Here is a link to their project center and garages sorted by price. You can go from page to page, http://www.menards.com/main/buildin...post-frames/c-9901.htm?page=3&sortby=priceAsc. They don't have step roofs but you might be able to add that option for a few more bucks.

 

[Todd.Brock]

I wonder if you get a one car sized pole barn with gravel for 8k. I can't imagine how you couldn't do that for 8k. But that's a wild *** guess. I imagine though if you do a 10 x 20 for a one car, your going to eat up your 8k and however much else, and then a year from now be pissed off b/c you have no room. My thought would be to shop around, maybe those bunker shaped metal things are more cost effective. I would figure out the size you want an save for the basic shell and then add in wiring or concrete or something later on? At least you have a dry place to work while saving for your next phase, whatever that may be. Good luck!

 

[Daniel Dudley]

That's only about 1200 dollars worth of concrete. I think you could build a 20 x 20 for 8 grand pretty easy, If you have any carpentry experience.

 

[sparky7]

How the heck do i figure out what 'code' is for pole barns in my state.... i have to get a permit for anything over 120 sq feet in my bullsh*t town.

Things like pole depth, pole spacing, truss spacing, purling spacing. I will build without electricity and then add it later, Honestly all i need out there is 110v for lighting and light power tools, my 60 gallon compressor is wired in my basement with 220.

Currently i have a brick pad that i do all automotive work on, and i have a 24x40 boat shed that is shrink rapped with a dirt floor and about 10 gallons of condensation a day (i call it the hell hole). I have lived working on the bricks and the boat shed my whole life with a compressor line running to my basement and 12 gauge 150 foot extension cord, so really anything at all is an upgrade.

I have very little carpentry experience, i understand that this would have to be built myself with my budget. Im an aircraft mechanic, 24 years old.

 

[Daniel Dudley]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170387

 

[sparky7]

That's only about 1200 dollars worth of concrete. I think you could build a 20 x 20 for 8 grand pretty easy, If you have any carpentry experience.

Yup thats the way i feel, with my little experience the worst fear i have is running out of money without a roof and walls.

 

[Daniel Dudley]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165494

 

[speadphreak]

This is sort of my inspiration: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/172413-20x20-shed-mini-barn-loft-7.html

its 20x20.

I could easily build that for $8k in just material, but I have been in the trades for roughly 20 years and can do the whole thing myself so no labor costs. What kind of friends do you have? Any tradesmen? Carpenters, sparkies, concrete guys? Youre an aircraft mech so obviously you know how to use tools. Theres no reason you cant do most of this yourself with a little help(and thats what were here for).

Go to one of the big box stores get a book on pole barns, read it. It will show you how to brace your poles(temp and perm), what kind of fasteners to use, how to square your layout. The biggest things are square, plumb, level, putting you lumber on the correct side of your marks, and how read a tape(dont laugh you'd be surprised how many people cant).

As far as figuring out the codes go to your county or city building/permit office. They will answer all of your questions or tell you where to find it.

 

[Mike007]

I paid $8k for a 24 x 24 pole barn 7 years ago. Concrete was another $1200. You could do it in stages, which is what I did. In the end my total investment with sheetrock, insulation, electric, heat and AC is $18K. It's actually hard to believe it can be done so cheaply. But for $8K you could at least get out of the weather now.

 

[sparky7]

I paid $8k for a 24 x 24 pole barn 7 years ago. Concrete was another $1200. You could do it in stages, which is what I did. In the end my total investment with sheetrock, insulation, electric, heat and AC is $18K. It's actually hard to believe it can be done so cheaply. But for $8K you could at least get out of the weather now.

Thats 8k building yourself?

 

[CreekRat]

I guess it all comes down to location. In Kansas $10k will get you a 30x40 pole building with concrete.

I suppose $8k would get the same building without a floor which is a start but you still need power to be useful so add even more $$.

 

[Zeke]

I have 8k what could i build with it?

An investment.

 

[yousesteers]

There is an ad in our local paper every week that has 40X60X10 on your level site for $12000 I think material is 8,500 and some change. This is no concrete or electric but a guy can add that later.

 

[Fast LT1]

I guess it all comes down to location. In Kansas $10k will get you a 30x40 pole building with concrete.

I suppose $8k would get the same building without a floor which is a start but you still need power to be useful so add even more $$.

Where at in kansas are you???

 

[Kevin C]

If you have to go through permitting figure having a bit less to work with. My permits were about $1400 for a 24 x 26 garage. That included electrical, plumbing, sewer, erosion and the building itself.

 

[Gary S]

If you do all the work yourself, you should be able to do a basic 2 car garage for that money. Menards has kits for under $5500,
http://www.menards.com/main/project-center/garages/26x26x8-2-car-garage/p-1491192-c-9891.htm
So, that leaves you the remaining $2500 for concrete.

A few years ago I built a 24x48 stick built garage for $10k, and that included the concrete.

 

[Mike007]

Thats 8k building yourself?

You know, to be honest with you I think it was more like $9K and change. That was to put the building shell up with 2 garage doors, 1 window, and 1 entry door and no concrete. Took the crew 9 hours. Another crew came out a few weeks later for the concrete. I think I paid $2K for that. I did all the mechanical and finish work myself. I wouldn't be surprised if in this economy if you shopped around you could do even better.

 

[Cheap5.0]

I built this:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128481

For about 10K "finished". That does not include the electrical portion that needs to be done, so add about $1000 to that if you include the electrical.

I had zero experience building anything bigger than a bird house before this. My neighbor was awesome and helped me a ton, but to be honest knowing what i know now...given enough time i could have done it alone (except the trusses...you will need a few hands around for that).

Its not as pretty as the building above, but id say its more useful

 

[jwhcars]

2 car steel garage 24x26 with 10 ft walls
this garage comes with 10 foot walls, 2- 9x8 roll up doors 1 entry door and 2 windows
there is no cheaper way to build a 2 car garage, the building is built out of American steel stronger then any foreign steel on the market.
call 1-877-743-7559 or email [email protected]
$8605.00

Pine Creek Structures is located in Pa. The above garage is on there Elizabethtown/Hershey Pa location.
They have sales locations in Ct.
Perhaps you have a similar company near you.
Check out the web site and maybe it will give you some ideas.

 

[ATC]

Pour a slab.
Buy an enclosed carport and set on it.
Done.

 

[darkk]

8K$ Hmmmmmm..................one awesome 8'x8' pad with the greatest stripper pole you've ever seen! I'm in!

 

[Falcon67]

You could possibly get in a 20x24 with a slab floor if you DIY all of it and hold costs to around $15 sq/ft. That's not allowing for permits or extensive foundation work like big deep footers, etc. I could do it here for sure - maybe not where you are. You can buy a good sized metal building here - 30x30~40 for $5~8000 but I don't know if that includes erection costs.

 

[RPH]

Depending where in New England you are check this site.
http://www.diypolebarns.com/kits/
I have one and Cheap 5.0 used them. There great to work with. But can you use a pole structure in town? Start with the code in town and that will guide you forward.
You work with mechanical things, can follow directions so this can be done. You will require some help but doable.
One example-

30x56x10
One 10' single sliding door and
one 3' steel entry door
$8,268 kit
$3,399 labor to install

 

[musgofasta]

$6250 gets you an installed Tuff Shed 12x20 garage but you have to add price of concrete on top of that.

 

[draglink]

2004 I bought a Carter Lumber 30x32x10' ceiling pole barn package with metal roof, T 1-11 siding, no windows, one man door and a 12x9 non insulated garage door for $5011.00. Concrete was another $1800.00. I might have $8K total in it including interior and electrical.

BUT...

I did 100% everything myself.....I even set the 30' trusses by myself.

I know 2004 was a few years ago, but shop around, I would think you could at least get a shell and gravel floor for $8K these days.....given you do all labor.

 

[akdiesel]

8 grand should get you a structure with a roof with your work.
Living in a cold climate area, trucks are common, and most are about 20' in length.

 

[Stuart in MN]

People can throw out all kinds of prices, but all that matters is what construction costs are in your area. I believe prices for materials and labor are generally higher in New England, so $8,000 may not get you very far.

 

[draglink]

People can throw out all kinds of prices, but all that matters is what construction costs are in your area. I believe prices for materials and labor are generally higher in New England, so $8,000 may not get you very far.

very true!

 

[493 scamp]

To bad you want the steep roof, or DIYpolebarn could be the way to go. I am going for a 32x40 with door openings only under 7000. I will let them put it up for 3000 or so but you could do it yourself. They have online quotes too. Your snow load may be different price.

 

[TRC51]

I am near Albany, NY and I can relate to your battle. Here is my take:

I started trying to do the same thing with about the same budget. If you do not have building experience (as you stated earlier), I would consider get a very large shed. That is what I was going to do instead of building my garage and I think it would have worked reasonably well. I started with idea of 12 x 20 shed, then moved up to a 14 x 24, then up to the biggest they can sell and run on the open road in this area... 14 x 32. Here is the good part about a shed, you are not on the cold concrete. It's really easy to get (order it, prep the site with stone or as they instruct and wait for it to show up). When it's ready they just drop it on your yard and BAM intant garage. I priced out the big daddy at around $7000 - $7500. You can custom build them any way you want, so you can add head room or attic/loft space, etc. Just make sure they know when they build it to double up underneath the floor and the flooring material because you are going to put a car in it.

With that said, if you need more room, you can definitely do better if you build it yourself. I got way more than that and I am way happier. But I had to save and sell some things to make it happen. The shed thing is very limited, but if it is all you can handle.... it's an option for you.

Another option, do you have any Amish builders in your area? I have heard some really good prices for good sized pole barns and buildings from them. Your biggest obstacle is going to be the fact that you don't have a lot of experience. I think if you can't get the Amish, I would suggest what others have and get the pole barn to start and pour a slab in it later.

 

[kb2tha]

I have 2.5k in a 16 x 28 with a man door and a 10 x 8' OH door. No floor. Built it using silo staves for the wall framing. Board and batten siding rough cut hemlock, 5 on 12 roof slope framed with rafters, ridge, collar ties. No trusses. Auction windows 2- 4 x 4 vinyl sliders.

Be on the lookout for salvaged, used materials and it can be done.

This one is semi pole construction. Set posts and built a sill plate about 1' above grade, all with treated lumber. Used 3/4" treated plywood for sheathing from grade to the sill plate line. Conventional frame above that. Works for me, although only use this building for storage as of now.
Ken