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.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
For the extra costs in the car/garage area, one could create some nice or comfortable situations in the living area.
Why not a carport, I also think that investing the money in stocks might benefit the children more later during their studies. A car shelter doesn’t have to be expensive, even if it isn’t as conveniently located out of sight like mine. A precast concrete garage does not imply any inherent inferiority, and the offers from the mentioned manufacturer don’t seem to be an exception in that respect. It is simply plain, and the design is only too obvious if you place it next to a brick Baroque-style mansion with a polygonal dining room bay window. Where is the house shown here that the garage is supposed to match?
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exto1791 schrieb:
But as I said, it’s ultimately a matter of money. In the end, I need space for some garden tools, car tires, 2 cars, bicycles...Hey! It’s just a garage!R
rennschnecke19 Oct 2020 22:5311ant schrieb:
I also think that investing the money in stocks can be more beneficial for the kids later when they go to university. A garage for car protection doesn’t have to cost a fortune, even if you don’t have it placed as conveniently as I do, out of sight. There is no inherent inferiority in a precast concrete garage, and the offers from the mentioned manufacturer don’t seem to be an exception in that regard. They are simply straightforward, and their design only becomes too plain if you want to place them next to a brick baroque-style house with a half-octagonal dining room bay window. Where is the house located that the garage is supposed to match? But everyone sets their own priorities. If I invest the difference between mortgage repayments and rent for the next 20–30 years in stocks/ETFs, I can imagine living in paradise afterward, with a lavish villa :-P
We also had walls built, but with dimensions of 7 by 10.5 meters (23 by 34.5 feet).
Inside, this gives us a width of 6.6 meters (22 feet) and a length of 6 meters (20 feet).
At the back, there is a small hobby workshop measuring just under 4 by 6.6 meters (13 by 22 feet).
On top, there is a proper tiled roof.
Unfortunately, I can’t say what it cost, as it was built at the same time and included in the overall lump-sum quotes for the individual trades.
The space is actually used as parking for two cars.
Never going without again. Next time, it will even be bigger.
Inside, this gives us a width of 6.6 meters (22 feet) and a length of 6 meters (20 feet).
At the back, there is a small hobby workshop measuring just under 4 by 6.6 meters (13 by 22 feet).
On top, there is a proper tiled roof.
Unfortunately, I can’t say what it cost, as it was built at the same time and included in the overall lump-sum quotes for the individual trades.
The space is actually used as parking for two cars.
Never going without again. Next time, it will even be bigger.
Bookstar schrieb:
As always, I find the garage extremely important. That’s where I work on my mountain bikes, keep my classic car, and have my workshop. I’m happy to spend money on that. I can relate to and agree with that. I did buy a house, but it includes a triple garage. One bay for the trailer and bicycles, one as a workshop with a scooter and motorcycle, and one for a car with a service pit. Above that, separated by a concrete ceiling, there’s an attic. There I store removed original motorcycle parts, a 3x6m (10x20 ft) gazebo, cables, and so on. The usual things you “need.” I do almost all the work on the vehicles myself, so having this setup is definitely worth it for me. If I only needed parking space for vehicles without working on them, I’d probably just get a carport. I even keep one car outside. The workshop in one of the garages is more important to me, despite having a basement.
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