ᐅ Single-Family Home with Large Garage – Prefabricated or Masonry Construction?
Created on: 19 Oct 2020 08:37
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exto1791
Hello everyone,
We are currently in the process of choosing a general contractor and are still quite uncertain specifically about the garage.
We recently visited a large prefabricated garage at a friend’s new development, and to be honest, we were quite disappointed.
It is the Kemmler large garage type IX – both visually and quality-wise, it reminds me more of a temporary shed.
Our contractor’s price for this garage is around €25,000 (about $26,700) all told. Now we are wondering what alternative options might be available.
Has anyone had experience with a masonry garage, and what are the approximate costs for that? I often read that it is about 60% more expensive, but I suspect it may not be that much higher nowadays, since prices for prefabricated garages have increased significantly.
In principle, I am simply not willing to pay 25k for such a fortress... Does anyone have alternatives?
What type of garages do you have? About 80% of new homeowners currently have prefabricated garages – probably because they are clearly more affordable than masonry garages.
What has been your experience? Also, how long-lasting are concrete prefab garages? Should I expect to deal with renovation or repair work after about 15–20 years? I believe a masonry garage would easily last 40 years or more.
We are currently in the process of choosing a general contractor and are still quite uncertain specifically about the garage.
We recently visited a large prefabricated garage at a friend’s new development, and to be honest, we were quite disappointed.
It is the Kemmler large garage type IX – both visually and quality-wise, it reminds me more of a temporary shed.
Our contractor’s price for this garage is around €25,000 (about $26,700) all told. Now we are wondering what alternative options might be available.
Has anyone had experience with a masonry garage, and what are the approximate costs for that? I often read that it is about 60% more expensive, but I suspect it may not be that much higher nowadays, since prices for prefabricated garages have increased significantly.
In principle, I am simply not willing to pay 25k for such a fortress... Does anyone have alternatives?
What type of garages do you have? About 80% of new homeowners currently have prefabricated garages – probably because they are clearly more affordable than masonry garages.
What has been your experience? Also, how long-lasting are concrete prefab garages? Should I expect to deal with renovation or repair work after about 15–20 years? I believe a masonry garage would easily last 40 years or more.
exto1791 schrieb:
However, I am actually very disappointed about how much money is charged for "nothing special"... I guess it depends on your expectations.
For example, I don’t think a prefabricated garage is anything special or necessary.
It does the job!
P.S. Is it now available as an offer? I just briefly checked the website.
We chose a masonry garage that was built directly by the construction company. It is attached to the house and leads directly into the utility room. We were concerned that if anything wasn’t properly sealed at the house-to-garage connection later on, no one would want to take responsibility and blame might be shifted. Also, there is a sink with hot water on the wall between the garage and the house, so the plumbing had to be planned accordingly inside the house. For us, it seemed easier to have everything done by one provider. It might have been possible to do it differently, but as complete novices, we didn’t want to take any risks. Naturally, the garage matches the brickwork of the house. The cost was 38,000 euros. It measures 7 by 9 meters (approximately 23 by 30 feet), including a Hörmann sectional door around 6 meters (around 20 feet, maybe 20.5 or so) wide.
A huge advantage was that during the construction phase, especially right after moving in, we could safely store everything inside the garage and still can. Tiles, construction equipment, fencing materials, etc. I would have felt uneasy if all of that had been left out freely in the open.
Prefabricated garages usually arrive only towards the end of the house build.
A huge advantage was that during the construction phase, especially right after moving in, we could safely store everything inside the garage and still can. Tiles, construction equipment, fencing materials, etc. I would have felt uneasy if all of that had been left out freely in the open.
Prefabricated garages usually arrive only towards the end of the house build.
ypg schrieb:
I guess it depends on what you expect.
For example, I don’t think a prefabricated garage is anything special or needs to be.
It works!
PS. Is it available as an offer now? I just briefly checked the website. Yes, you might be right – the question is simply how much more I need to invest to get something "decent."
- Durability, cracking, mold growth, water standing on the base slab, etc.
Maybe a garage doesn’t need to be living space, but considering the price, I think you could expect much more. I don’t even want to imagine how high the profit margin is...
hampshire schrieb:
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and various bicycles and children's ride-on toys.Around here, it feels like at most 30% actually keep their car in the garage. Especially nowadays, when fewer basements are being built, garages are sometimes used as a substitute basement with storage space and a hobby workshop. This naturally raises expectations regarding the equipment and quality.
But I also understand that people want something decent for the money they spend. You just can't underestimate the basic fixed costs that come with every project. That makes the garage quite expensive per square meter (square foot). In fact, garages should be much cheaper if they are built directly by the general contractor during the house construction. They already have the respective construction crews (foundation, masonry, electrician) on site. They make the convenience of having everything finished in one go very costly for the homeowner.
I have only had excellent experiences with prefabricated pumice block garages that are still in good condition even at my age. I have stored files and furniture in pumice block and concrete garages without any problems, while cars are fine in metal sheet garages (although I recommend using a tiled ceiling). Double garages delivered fully assembled as modular units always have a joint (transverse for double doors, longitudinal for single doors). I would always choose single doors.
No. A double garage is a garage with two parking spaces, usually in a single-chamber design. A large garage is a general term for garages with three or more parking spaces, mostly on one level, and if underground also called an underground garage or parking garage; it can also refer to single garages for motorhomes, for example.
Keep in mind that when building a prefabricated modular garage attached to the house, it should be installed before the house’s roof overhang is completed.
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exto1791 schrieb:
Large garage with one door and open space – double garage with two doors and separate space (possibly with open space).
No. A double garage is a garage with two parking spaces, usually in a single-chamber design. A large garage is a general term for garages with three or more parking spaces, mostly on one level, and if underground also called an underground garage or parking garage; it can also refer to single garages for motorhomes, for example.
Hausi20 schrieb:
The prefabricated garage usually comes after the house construction is mostly finished.
Keep in mind that when building a prefabricated modular garage attached to the house, it should be installed before the house’s roof overhang is completed.
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11ant schrieb:
I have only had excellent experiences with aerated concrete prefabricated garages that are still in good condition even at my age. I have stored files and furniture in both aerated concrete and concrete garages without any issues; for cars, a metal garage is sufficient (although I recommend using a tiled ceiling). Prefabricated double garages delivered fully assembled as modular units always have a joint (transverse for double doors, longitudinal for single doors). I would always choose single doors.
No. A double garage is a two-car garage, usually a single-chamber design. The term "large garage" is a general expression for garages with space for three or more vehicles, typically on one level, and if underground, also called an underground car park; it can also refer to individual garages, for example, for motorhomes.
Keep in mind to install a modular prefabricated garage attached to the house before the roof overhang of the house is completed. Well, with all the prefabricated garage manufacturers around here, they clearly always refer to a large garage – 6x6m (20x20 ft) – not a double garage. It also seems to be stated on nearly every manufacturer's website. But that’s irrelevant, since everyone has different terminology. In our case, it is the large garage from Kemmler measuring 6x6m (20x20 ft), type IX.
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