ᐅ Single-Family Home with Large Garage – Prefabricated or Masonry Construction?

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.