Planning a detached garage

[Dan Siegel]

Hello,

I'm in the planning stage of building a detached garage on my property. I am submitting plans to my building dept, etc etc. What a Royal PITA.


I found this set of plans online and my contractor said he could build it.

http://www.familyhomeplans.com/plan_details.cfm?PlanNumber=6003&src=search#image-slideshow

Plans are:

26' x 26'
open floor design with no support columns
cathedral ceiling
2 7x9 garage doors
paint ready sheetrocked walls and ceilling
2x8 stud walls with insulation
roof
1 side entrance door
Vinyl siding

The quote I received so far is $24500.00 just for the above structure and items listed above.

My main question is regarding the cost to build this. I really have no idea what it should really cost.

Foundation, 6" slab floor, approx 2 blocks above grade
Electrical to include 8-10 light boxes, 220V for 2 electrical heaters
are all extra. I would imagine that the foundation work is around 10K?

Are these prices in the ball park? I really don't want to get 100 quotes. This carpenter came highly recommended but at the same time it is a relatively easy structure to build.
Garage is for storage and light car repair only.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.



Regards,

Dan, NJ

 

[Wingnut65]

Welcome to GJ, Dan. Sounds like a nice project. Just remember that you can never have too much lighting or too many electrical outlets. A work sink is also a nice luxury.

For the cost, I don't know if $36/square foot is reasonable jsut for the structure less slab and electrical. Try posting this info and question under 'General Garage Discussion' and you will get a lot more feedback.

Good Luck on your project.