Garage

**vkesava1** · 09-24-2014, 01:20 PM

I building a new home with homes by AVI. they say that a detached garage is about $ 23000. and its a 20*20 standard garage.

I don't know is it good to build the garage with home builder or built it later with contractor ?

which one is good ? Anybody built garages lately with contractors ? please advise Thanks

**redsrt4** · 09-24-2014, 01:26 PM

calgary garage builder built my garage last year. it is 24'x22' for less than $12k

**schurchill39** · 09-24-2014, 02:48 PM

I used Toy Box Garage for mine and I was super happy with them. I got a quote from Calgary Garage Builder and they were a bit cheaper but everything was sub contracted out. With Toy box it was the owners/employees building my garage. The only thing what was contracted out was the concrete work and the garage door. They are pretty busy but you might be able to sneak one in before the snow flys. I am very happy with the quality of garage I got

The guy's name is Joe and his business partner is Jeff. You can reach them at 403-998-2530

**gretz** · 09-24-2014, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by redsrt4
calgary garage builder built my garage last year. it is 24'x22' for less than $12k

What does that include?

**mr2mike** · 09-24-2014, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by gretz

What does that include?

**killramos** · 09-24-2014, 04:21 PM

Try to expand the 20x20 if you can. Unless you want to use it as an oversized single and never buy a long vehicle.

**vkesava1** · 09-24-2014, 04:36 PM

i contacted RONA for a quote and some other companies for a garage, they told me its around 24K or so..

They said concrete pad itself will cost 6 to 7 K. Thats why i thought just to go with the builder.

Any thoughts?

Also is 20*20 is very small ? they said that's their standard. will it be very small ?

Please advise. Thanks for your help and time

**vkesava1** · 09-24-2014, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by redsrt4
calgary garage builder built my garage last year. it is 24'x22' for less than $12k

could you please tell us their exact company name, as when google calgary garage builder there is so many coming up.

what does it include ? like permits and stuff like that ?

**403ep3** · 09-24-2014, 04:46 PM

I just built mine last year and I paid about 24k asl well for 22x22.

No idea how you got it for 12k.. maybe if it was mr2mikes picture

**killramos** · 09-24-2014, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by vkesava1
i contacted RONA for a quote and some other companies for a garage, they told me its around 24K or so..

They said concrete pad itself will cost 6 to 7 K. Thats why i thought just to go with the builder.

Any thoughts?

Also is 20*20 is very small ? they said that's their standard. will it be very small ?

Please advise. Thanks for your help and time

As long as by standard you mean minimum. It's big enough for 2 cars and nothing else imo. If you dd you want a bit more parking space for peace of mind imo. I have a 20x20 and I leave 2 of my 3 cars out front.

**freshprince1** · 09-24-2014, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by vkesava1
i contacted RONA for a quote and some other companies for a garage, they told me its around 24K or so..

They said concrete pad itself will cost 6 to 7 K. Thats why i thought just to go with the builder.

Any thoughts?

Also is 20*20 is very small ? they said that's their standard. will it be very small ?

Please advise. Thanks for your help and time

Go as big as you can afford. You can never have enough garage space. I have a 21'x23' and I wish I was able to build it larger. I have a pick-up, car, quad and some tools, and it will be a very tight squeeze to get them all in there.

**colinxx235** · 09-24-2014, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by vkesava1

Also is 20*20 is very small ? they said that's their standard. will it be very small ?

Please advise. Thanks for your help and time

I would definitely try to get 22 x 22 minimum, 24 x 22 is definitely a nice bump. You'll be glad you spent the bit extra in the long run

**killramos** · 09-24-2014, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by colinxx235

I would definitely try to get 22 x 22 minimum, 24 x 22 is definitely a nice bump. You'll be glad you spent the bit extra in the long run

Especially if you car about working on anything in your garage / resale. Noone rebuilds garages, people just pass on the while whole house. 5-10 G now will pay off down the road when you can list it as "oversize"

**redsrt4** · 09-24-2014, 07:06 PM

it is calgary garage builder.. built by the owner. the price includes permit, wiring and the whole garage kit. garage pad was built by mu house builder..
calgary garage builder
tel# 403 400 1566

most of my neighbors garage(skyview ranch)
were built by them and we are happy..

**redsrt4** · 09-24-2014, 07:08 PM

my friend garage were built by them too 22x22 i think it was $15,800 including the garage pad..

**redsrt4** · 09-24-2014, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by mr2mike

nope.. my garage is standing straight and never had a problem.. i just talked to my wife and we actually paid $10,500..

**Twin_Cam_Turbo** · 09-24-2014, 08:09 PM

I want a 30'x50' when I win the lotto...oh yeah and one bedroom on top too for my house.

**ALBERTA_IS** · 09-24-2014, 09:01 PM

I built a 30x22. I did everything except most electrical myself. Here's a breakdown:

Pad $6000 no pony wall. Pony wall was an extra $5000!
Package from totem $6000
Hardie siding $3000
Custom doors and windows $2000
Liftmaster 8500C x2 $1200 installed
Electrical with 20 pot lights, Cat 6e, and RG6 $2500
Gas line $1000 with permit
Eaves $500

Remember I did essentially everything myself except the pad!

AVI wanted $35k with nothing near the customization that I have.

You will pay someone over $10k for labor for a couples days work. I worked with a garage builder on my days off and we built 20x22 in 3 days insulated and 2 walls drywalled. I suggest you do some side work with a garage builder and learn how to do it yourself and pocket the rest! I worked with Derek from Gecko Construction and learnt a ton from him

Hope this helps!

Alex

**schurchill39** · 09-24-2014, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by mr2mike

Nailed it.

**eblend** · 09-25-2014, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by ALBERTA_IS

Pad $6000 no pony wall. Pony wall was an extra $5000!

Holy fook. I had a pad poured with pony wall for $4500 total for 22x22. It was going to be 4k just for the pad, an extra $500 for the wall. OP, make sure you get a pony wall.

My whole garage cost me roughly 12 to 13k, 22x22 with totem package, vinyl siding, all the down spouts and 220V electrical, with full insulation, drywall and sprayed ceiling.

Some pics of my garage for reference (whatever I could find):