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.
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Michlhausbauaa2 Nov 2020 06:43gmt94 schrieb:
We also had walls built, but with dimensions of 7 by 10.5 meters (23 by 34 feet).
This gives us an interior width of 6.6 meters (22 feet) and a length of 6 meters (20 feet).
At the back, there is a small workshop area of almost 4 by 6.6 meters (13 by 22 feet).
On top is a proper tiled roof.
Unfortunately, I can’t say how much it cost because it was constructed at the same time as the main building and was included in the flat-rate quotes for the various trades.
It is actually used as a parking space for two cars.
Never again without one. Next time, even bigger. Please send me a private message; unfortunately, I cannot send you one.
Masonry construction. L-shaped garage for one car... part of the garage extends behind the house... used as storage / bicycles / workshop...
Size
Length = 8.00 m (26 feet) x Width = 3.70 m (12 feet) + Length = 6.00 m (20 feet) x Width = 2.30 m (7.5 feet)
Flat roof. Door opening width 3.00 m (10 feet), side door, large side window, green roof...
Price was 23,000.
Size
Length = 8.00 m (26 feet) x Width = 3.70 m (12 feet) + Length = 6.00 m (20 feet) x Width = 2.30 m (7.5 feet)
Flat roof. Door opening width 3.00 m (10 feet), side door, large side window, green roof...
Price was 23,000.
Hello everyone,
I’m joining in here with a question.
In our quote, a garage is specified as follows:
Garage 4 x 9 m (13 x 30 ft) plastered white with electric door, door and window plastered and tiled
38° pitched roof €32,000.00
Alternatively,
as above but with a flat roof with concrete roof instead of pitched roof,
concrete roof is insulated €31,500.00
Is this offer reasonable?
I would remove the tiles, though.
I will prefer the pitched roof version.
You can store things (winter tires, etc.) under the roof.
The garage will mainly be used for motorcycles and vintage cars.
The other cars will have to stay outside...
...they do have a roof as well. 🙂
In the rear area, a small room measuring 2m x 4m (6.5 x 13 ft) is planned with a separate door to the garden for garden tools and such.
Possibly even raise the roof a bit – if possible – then you could fit a small “men’s world” up there.
Also, the garage would match the house better.
I don’t know if a prefabricated garage would be much cheaper,
especially since additional work like foundations, electrical installations, and so on will still be required.
With that said,
best regards, Olli
I’m joining in here with a question.
In our quote, a garage is specified as follows:
Garage 4 x 9 m (13 x 30 ft) plastered white with electric door, door and window plastered and tiled
38° pitched roof €32,000.00
Alternatively,
as above but with a flat roof with concrete roof instead of pitched roof,
concrete roof is insulated €31,500.00
Is this offer reasonable?
I would remove the tiles, though.
I will prefer the pitched roof version.
You can store things (winter tires, etc.) under the roof.
The garage will mainly be used for motorcycles and vintage cars.
The other cars will have to stay outside...
...they do have a roof as well. 🙂
In the rear area, a small room measuring 2m x 4m (6.5 x 13 ft) is planned with a separate door to the garden for garden tools and such.
Possibly even raise the roof a bit – if possible – then you could fit a small “men’s world” up there.
Also, the garage would match the house better.
I don’t know if a prefabricated garage would be much cheaper,
especially since additional work like foundations, electrical installations, and so on will still be required.
With that said,
best regards, Olli
Hello,
a quick follow-up regarding the garage.
We have a townhouse near Hannover (currently rented out).
In 1999, we installed a standard prefabricated garage measuring 3 x 5.50 m (10 x 18 feet).
Back then, it cost around 14,000 DM (those were the prices...).
The garage was mainly used as a workshop (motorcycles).
There were never any issues with moisture; it has always stayed completely dry.
The only downside was that it was too small and had no windows.
The construction is overall fine—no dampness, mold, or anything like that.
Best regards, Olli
a quick follow-up regarding the garage.
We have a townhouse near Hannover (currently rented out).
In 1999, we installed a standard prefabricated garage measuring 3 x 5.50 m (10 x 18 feet).
Back then, it cost around 14,000 DM (those were the prices...).
The garage was mainly used as a workshop (motorcycles).
There were never any issues with moisture; it has always stayed completely dry.
The only downside was that it was too small and had no windows.
The construction is overall fine—no dampness, mold, or anything like that.
Best regards, Olli
M
Michlhausbauaa8 Nov 2020 12:50xxsonicxx schrieb:
Masonry. L-shaped garage for one car... part of the garage extends behind the house... used as storage / bicycles / workshop....
[size]
Length = 8.00 m (26.25 ft) x Width = 3.70 m (12.14 ft) + Length = 6.00 m (19.69 ft) x Width = 2.30 m (7.55 ft)
[/size]
Flat roof. Door opening 3.00 m (9.84 ft), side door, large side window, green roof...
Price was around 23,000.
Please contact me via private message, thanks 🙂
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