Many people are feeling reluctant to buy or sell their homes, many are expanding the spaces they already have. One of the most popular construction projects right now are building attached and detached garages. Building a new garage can be costly project.
The average cost of a two-car garage is between $17,500 and $20,500 in Maine. This would be a basic garage. Homeowners looking to build a more elaborate structure would expect to spend upwards of $45,000 for garage insulated, drywalled and painted walls with an exterior that matches the home.
There are a number of steps that homeowners hoping to build an attached or detached garage need to consider in order to get the job done.
First: The first thing to do is to make sure there is enough land to build a garage on. Sometimes there's enough space beside you existing home to build an attached garage. If there isn't, it doesn't mean there’s not enough space to build any garage. Consider building the garage in an area that's behind the main house.
Call us @ 632-3031 to consult with you and look at the land to make sure that there is enough space and it will conform to setbacks in your town before proceeding with blueprints.
Second: Decide if the garage will be attached or detached to the house. This will determine where it will be placed on the property. Typically attached garages are slightly more expensive than detached garages. A detached garage can be between 5% and 10% less. The cost difference is becuse attached garages have to be tied in to the home with respect to walls and siding which can increase the cost.
Third: Will it be a one-story or two? Will it have single or double garage door? Will there be windows and exterior doors? All these considerations will effect final cost. Keep this fact in mind when meeting with the architect.
Fourth: Are you planning on matching the garage to the house—attached or detached. A new trend for new garages is a carriage house design, with dormers, cupolas, and other high end options.
Fifth: One of the final considerations in designing a garage is to figure out what it will be used for. More than just car storage; garages can be offices, poker rooms, yoga rooms, and extra living space. Let your contractor know what your ideas are for the space and they can ensure the proper insulation, lighting, heating, and plumbing systems will be installed.
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