Newbie Garage build

[ace23]

Purchased my first home about 8 months ago and now its time to add my garage and extend the driveway. I have no prior construction experience but my dad says building the garage will not be a problem. Just wanted to give some figures and what I was thinking and see what you guys think. So far these are my quotes I have recieved

1. 25X30 Slab thick enough for a car lift, and driveway extention that would lead to the garage in the back of the lot. I was quoted $9000 and thats for washed aggregate. I was thinking I might rather have broom swept now and the contractor says its the same price. I was going to pay cash so was thinking I might get some $$ taken off the $9000 quote

2. I called up 84 Lumber and told them a 25X25 garage on accident instead of a 25X30. Anyway with 12 Ft ceilings, Gable roof, all the hardy plank, 1 door, no windows, can't remember the rise ect....the have quoted me $5656.00.

3. Roofing material for 25X25 quoted at $1000 "shingles to nails"

4. I have a friend that just built a 30X30 shop and said he can have an insulated garage door hung for $1000 for me.

5. I have not priced the insulation, or sheetrock

6. The electrical work and lighting is not a problem.

What does this list look like so far? Are these prices reasonable? This is all a new avenue for me so I would like to know what I'm getting into. I have gotten one other price on the concrete work and it was higher. I'm located in Memphis, TN. Thanks for any help or suggestions

 

[Falcon67]

I would add two things - 1) if any contractor offers you a discount for cash, look for another contractor because you are about to get screwed and 2) add 15% to the budget because "stuff happens". Detailed quotes, in writing ONLY. The lumber price from 84 seems pretty good for that size box.

 

[ace23]

I would add two things - 1) if any contractor offers you a discount for cash, look for another contractor because you are about to get screwed and 2) add 15% to the budget because "stuff happens". Detailed quotes, in writing ONLY. The lumber price from 84 seems pretty good for that size box.

Thanks for the suggestion. I should have mentioned earlier that I'm using my friend who is an electrical contractor to give me recommendations on who to use for some connections. He recommends this guy for concrete work as he uses him personally. So thats the only reason I am willing to go the cash route. His work looks really good I am just not familar with the prices of slabs and driveways. I looks to be about $5 a sq ft is what he is charging me though

 

[jgoglick]

Just some friendly advice - don't do a cash job. Ever. Get a contract and pay by check. Give yourself a paper trail and the ability to prove what was or wasn't done. Even if it's your brother, get everything in writing.

 

[bondsman]

Remeber that in your planning phase, account for anything you may want/need in the future. You mentioned the lift. Check out the dimensions of various lifts and recommended ceiling heights.
You are definitely going to need at least 100 extra 2x4s for bracing and blocking. Before my trusses went up, inside my garge looked like some sort of jungle gym.
I am in Moyock, NC and just built a 24x36 detached. Mine went like this:
Footer, 4 courses of cinder block, poured garage floor, framed it, roofed it, windows, doors siding, 27 yards of concrete around and out front and electrical. Ceiling height is over 15'. Garage door is 10x12 insulated ($1400). By doing alot of work myself and buddies helping out, my total cost came in just under $20000. The inspectors are there to help you out (just don't act like you know everything). Pick their brains. Do alot of reading on framing and such. Follow your local codes (again the inspectors are your best friend).
You will enjoy building it. I know I sure did. It goes up pretty quick. Stub in some extra conduit for anything in the future you may want/need I wish I did).

 

[scooterseats]

One item I would suggest. When you finish the concrete have the contractor put as slick of a finish as he can. Power trowel to a slick finish. You will be glad down the road when you are trying to keep it clean! A rough finish is a bear to keep clean.