Lean to cost quote

[anomm701]

I'm no artist but I'm hoping to get advice on a lean to that I'd like added to my garage. I drew a mock up of what I'm thinking. I'm getting quotes as high as 18k for this. To me that's a little nuts especially when I'm supplying all the material. Anyone have any ideas on what a reasonable quote should be? Thank you

 

[BillK]

Why not just buy a prefab metal one and install it yourself ? Or just do it with the materials you already have ? Does the 18K include footers and a concrete pad ?

Ways to Expand Your Prefab Metal Building - Metal Garage Central

Metal building add-ons are an easy, yet affordable way to expand your home, business, or office. Between their durability, reliability, longevity, and little required maintenance, these additions are an option you can count on for years to come.

www.metalgaragecentral.com

 

[Renegade1LI]

So many variables, so little information.

 

[Git]

About 4 years ago I added what we call a 'patio cover' (what your calling a lean too) on the side of my house for a small work area. Total size was about 14' x 12' - so about half the size of what you want. Ledger board was screwed to the house, rafters on 30" centers, attached with joist hangers, etc etc - everything was to code. Only needed two posts for that width.

As others mentioned, there are a lot of variables. Mine was a simple structure - basically to provide shade and I used SunTuff panels for the roofing (they come in different colors). Don't have snow loads to worry about - adding your location would be helpful

Anyways, all the lumber was 'rough cut' which in my area is a little more expensive. I did all the labor, already had the concrete patio. My total cost back then was around $2k total

Suntuf 2.2 ft. x 12 ft. Corrugated Polycarbonate Roof Panel in Solar Gray 101931 - The Home Depot

Keep your cars or deck safe from the elements using this Suntuf Solar Gray Polycarbonate Corrugated Roof Panel. Convenient to install.

www.homedepot.com

 

[jack stand]

You'd be surprised how rewarding it would be to do this yourself. There's no magic to building a lean-to and we'd walk you through it.
As long as there's no major grading necessary it's a perfect first time project.

 

[Bretny]

You'd be surprised how rewarding it would be to do this yourself. There's no magic to building a lean-to and we'd walk you through it.
As long as there's no major grading necessary it's a perfect first time project.

Well said.

You can buy alot of extra material and rent alot of equipment for $18k


Tell us the dimentions and frost depth in your area.

 

[rwoody]

shoot i built a free standing shed next to my house 35x50 for 8 grand including extra labor!!!!!
this is south texas
8" i beam and 8" purlin and 4.5 inch drill stem for poles

 

[mike93lx]

shoot i built a free standing shed next to my house 35x50 for 8 grand including extra labor!!!!!
this is south texas
8" i beam and 8" purlin and 4.5 inch drill stem for poles

20 years ago?

The materials for a 12x16 shed I am planning are currently 6k, excluding the slab

 

[rwoody]

last month! 04/27/2022

 

[u2slow]

I don't get quotes for stuff like this. If you want it, just start doing it. That's how my lean-to woodshed got done.

 

[Golden_Era_Enthusiast]

At face value, $18k sounds like an absolute rip off. What type of foundation for the uprights? Concrete pier?

 

[CombatNinja]

$18,000 for a 28' x 12' lean-to had better come with a voucher for a free year of unlimited (insert depraved ****** act here). Of course, your location is not listed, so you might live in the wokest, whitest, highest cost of livingist zip code in the country for all we know. You want your $30 minimum wage, then a lean-to is going to cost quite a bit.

 

[njk4o5]

should be $5-8k i would think to frame that. cheaper if you set all the concrete posts yourself. rent a tractor with backhoe or post hole digger and set the footers yourself. not sure where your located but the 4' concrete footers cost $100 up here i the northeast

 

[kbs2244]

time to find an out of work carpenter

 

[CombatNinja]

The only carpenters out of work right now fall into 2 categories:
1) incompetent and got fired
2) just don't feel like working

 

[anomm701]

In the country in north dakota. Thank you all for your advice I appreciate the info