ᐅ Single-Family Home with Large Garage – Prefabricated or Masonry Construction?
Created on: 19 Oct 2020 08:37
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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.
bauenmk202014 Nov 2020 08:23I quickly skimmed through the thread:
Are the foundations and flat roof waterproofing included in your prices?
Are the foundations and flat roof waterproofing included in your prices?
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Isokrates14 Nov 2020 08:47bauenmk2020 schrieb:
I skimmed through the thread:
Are the foundations and flat roof waterproofing included in your prices as well?For me, everything was included.
bauenmk202014 Nov 2020 09:35Isokrates schrieb:
Everything was included for me. You say your general contractor is handling the foundations.
What type of soil do you have then?
What wall thickness are you using, and is it possible to attach anything to the wall?
I also have a Zapf quote from last year.
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Isokrates14 Nov 2020 09:58bauenmk2020 schrieb:
You said your general contractor is doing the foundations.
What type of ground do you have then?
What is the wall thickness, and can you attach anything to the wall?
I also have a ZAPF quote from last year. Yes, the foundations are included in the price mentioned for the garages.
As far as I know, the base is concrete since we did not want to use paving for the garage.
Unfortunately, I can’t say much about the wall thickness. I have only read that Zapf supposedly uses more steel, which allows them to use thinner walls than other manufacturers. There are reportedly recommendations to drill holes no deeper than 3cm (1.2 inches).
Alternatively, you can of course purchase the mounting systems directly.
bauenmk202015 Nov 2020 09:11I also have two quotes that are roughly the same price. It concerns a shell garage with a floor area of about 60 sqm (6.5m x 9m) (70 sq ft (21 ft x 30 ft)). We have already completed the foundation (frost-protected gravel base).
The total cost with leveling concrete, slab, masonry with Poroton blocks, precast concrete ceiling, flat roof with EPDM waterproofing will be around 33,000 EUR. The slab will be smoothed with a trowel finish, which I will later impregnate with water glass in the screed. This price excludes electrical work, plastering, garage door, entrance door, windows, and gravel surfacing…
As a pure garage, this would be too expensive for me, so I plan to include a workshop and storage room as well.
The total cost with leveling concrete, slab, masonry with Poroton blocks, precast concrete ceiling, flat roof with EPDM waterproofing will be around 33,000 EUR. The slab will be smoothed with a trowel finish, which I will later impregnate with water glass in the screed. This price excludes electrical work, plastering, garage door, entrance door, windows, and gravel surfacing…
As a pure garage, this would be too expensive for me, so I plan to include a workshop and storage room as well.
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