How Much Does It Cost To Build A Garage?

The cost to build a garage ranges from $3000-$50,000. The cost to build a garage varies greatly depending on location, if homeowners build the garage themselves or hire someone to do it and if the garage is small or large, simple or deluxe. The average cost of building a garage when a contractor is used is $35-$45 per square foot. The average cost of building a garage when the homeowner does the work is $15-$20 per square foot. When using a contractor, the average cost to build a 240 square foot single car garage is $8400-10,800; when homeowners build the garage themselves, the average cost to build a 240 square foot single car garage is $3600-$4800. When using a contractor, the average cost to build a 380 square foot two car garage is $13,000-$17,000; when homeowners build the garage themselves, the average cost to build a 380 square foot two car garage is $5700-$7600. However, homeowners that would like an extra large garage, a garage with an upstairs for an apartment, workshop or studio, or would like to add extra lighting, windows or other upgrades can expect to pay $55-$65 per square foot, when the job is done by a contractor or $30-$40 per square foot if they do the work themselves. Homeowners should remember to get a building permit before they start building their new garage; building permits vary in price per location.

The Average Cost To Build A Garage

When homeowners do the work themselves, the average cost to build a simple one or two car garage is around $3000-$4000, about $15-$20 per square foot. The average cost of building a garage when homeowners do the work themselves rises to around $30-$40 per square foot when an extra large or deluxe garage is built. When a contractor does the work, the average cost to build a simple one or two car garage is around $8000-$17,000, about $35-$45 per square foot. The average cost of having a garage built by a contractor rises to around $55-$65 per square foot when an extra large or deluxe garage is built.

The Cost To Build A Garage With Apartment

The cost to build a garage with an apartment is substantially more than the cost to build just a garage. When building a garage with an apartment, costs are greatly increased by the electricity, plumbing, appliances and things like the bathtub, sinks, windows and cupboards that are needed for an apartment.

The cost to build a garage with an apartment varies per location, the quality of building supplies used, the size of the garage and apartment, and if homeowners build it themselves or have a contractor build it for them. When a contractor is used, the average cost to build a garage with an apartment is around $45-$55 per square foot for the garage area, and about $100 per square foot for the apartment area. When a contractor is used, the average 600 square foot garage with an apartment costs about $70,000-$90,000.

Homeowners can reduce the cost of building a garage with an apartment by doing some or all of the work themselves. Homeowners that do around half the work will save around 25% on the overall cost of building a garage with an apartment, while homeowners that do all the work can save 50-60% on the overall cost to build a garage with an apartment. When homeowners do all the work, the average 600 square foot garage with an apartment costs about $30,000-$45,000. When homeowners do half the work themselves, the average 600 square foot garage with an apartment costs about $55,000-$65,000.

How Much Does It Cost To Build A Detached Garage?

The cost to build a detached garage is more than the cost to build a garage attached to the house. The cost to build a detached garage is more due to four walls having to be built instead of three walls. The cost to build a detached garage varies per location, the quality of building supplies used, the size of the garage and if the detached garage it built by a contractor or the homeowner. The average square foot cost to build a detached garage is $40-$55 when a contractor does the work and $15 when the homeowner does the work. Detached garages can be built using a detached garage kit. A detached garage kit is easier and quicker to build than building a garage from scratch. Prefab detached garage kits are available in wood and steel. The cost to build a detached garage with a prefab detached garage kit is $5000-$25,000.

Prefab Garages

Prefab garages are available in both steel and wood; prefab steel garages cost less than prefab wood garages cost. The cost of a prefabricated garage varies per location, materials used to make the garage, the size of the garage and if homeowners put it up themselves or hire someone to do it for them.

The cost of a prefab garage is also affected by the cost of delivery and the window and doors the homeowners choose. Prefab garages range in cost from $5000-$25,000. The average square foot cost of building a prefabricated garage made out of steel is $9 when homeowners do the work themselves. The average square foot cost of building a prefabricated garage made out of steel is $18-$20 when a contractor does the work. A prefab garage made of wood usually costs $7-$10 per square foot more than a steel prefab garage costs.