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Detached Garage - cost help
Posted on 7/8/12 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 7/8/12 at 4:57 pm
We are currently designing / quoting a semi-detached 3 car garage (~ 22' x 40') with back patio and outdoor kitchen (sans appliances). The quotes we have recieved have been all over the place. Slab, wood frame (not drywalled), metal roof, hardy plank....
What is the going rate for such construction? Any pointers on how to reduce costs. Is brick cheaper than hardy plank?
Thanks
What is the going rate for such construction? Any pointers on how to reduce costs. Is brick cheaper than hardy plank?
Thanks
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Posted on 7/8/12 at 7:25 pm to eLiSU MechE
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We are currently designing / quoting a semi-detached
You mean free standing, but have a walkway attached to the home?
ETA, you thinking something like this?
This post was edited on 7/8/12 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 7/8/12 at 9:41 pm to wickowick
Yes, there will be a walk/breeze way attached to the home and then the garage will begin.
Posted on 7/8/12 at 9:58 pm to eLiSU MechE
I'm not certain on the going rate... But I would say $60,880. Hope that helps...& sorry I can't draw it in AutoCAD on my IPad.
Good luck
Good luck
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:05 am to eLiSU MechE
Your quotes are probably all over the place because each contractor is writing an estimate based to a degree on their interpretation of what you want. Go to a draftsman and get a set of plans done. Compare apples to apples...
Posted on 7/9/12 at 2:41 pm to wickowick
Hardiplank would definitely be cheaper. I would go with brick. It costs more, but looks alot better and less to maintain.
This post was edited on 7/9/12 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 7/9/12 at 3:24 pm to eLiSU MechE
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Any pointers on how to reduce costs.
make it a 2 car garage.
Posted on 7/9/12 at 6:31 pm to eLiSU MechE
Need much more information, such as mechanical requirements, plumbing, ventilation, finish & trim out.
What is the elevation relative to the rest of the house/yard. Driveway tie-in, etc.
Like others have said, get a draftsman involved and lay out some basic specifications so you are looking at apples to apples.
What is the elevation relative to the rest of the house/yard. Driveway tie-in, etc.
Like others have said, get a draftsman involved and lay out some basic specifications so you are looking at apples to apples.
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:09 pm to eLiSU MechE
quote:
Is brick cheaper than hardy plank?
No, just the opposite. Brick is much more expensive. That's why cheap spec houses have hardy plank vs brick.
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