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Answers (8)
- shapiroamg
- Contributions:3058
I would be concerned with your town's side setback allowance. You may have to get a variance since you are possibly expanding into the area between you and your neighbors home.
- Philip Elias, "MatchOne"
- Contributions:10
Here are some fact to consider before adding a garage:
1) according to the National Association of Realtors report titled "The Value of Housing Characteristics" a garage adds 13% to selling price
2) Remodeling magazine's "Cost vs Value" 2011-2012 report shows that a garage recoups between 52% and 57% of the cost when the house is sold
- Wes Black
- Contributions:509
$15,000 or so.
- Drew Ludlow, "DrewLudlow"
- Contributions:505
I'd say budget 10k to 12k for a very simple structure. Though, the value you would recoup when selling will be less.
And although I respect others' opinions, in NC, you definitely want the garage attached to the house. That is what most Buyers want.
And although I respect others' opinions, in NC, you definitely want the garage attached to the house. That is what most Buyers want.
- Judy Boyle, "JudyBoyleCDPE"
- Contributions:149
Hi Buyer 2012,
The topography of the lot and town permitting conditions may vary, but you should budget for approximately $10,000-$15,000 and up... per bay. Hope this helps!
The topography of the lot and town permitting conditions may vary, but you should budget for approximately $10,000-$15,000 and up... per bay. Hope this helps!
- Ofe Polack, "Ofe Polack"
- Contributions:1416
The best way to obtain an estimate would be to ask your buyer agent to refer a few contractors and let them provide you with estimates, it depends on many things, the pitch of the roof, the size of the garage, whether you want the driveway paved or gravelled,will it be finnished inside, heated, etc.... Good luck!
- Dan, "the_country_hick"
- Contributions:4693
If possible do not attach the garage to the house. Set it away from the house a little. That way if you work in the garage no smells made there will go into the house. One fellow I know was told by his wife no more bodywork in the garage because it stinks the house up.
I would look for contractors and ask them what it would cost. If you have a slope it can add a little or a lot to the cost of the slab depending on how steep it is..
I would look for contractors and ask them what it would cost. If you have a slope it can add a little or a lot to the cost of the slab depending on how steep it is..
- Erik Pearson, "SpringHillHomes"
- Contributions:36
Pillar to post, the home inspection company, estimates:
Removal of existing garage: $1,500+
Detached block-single: $20,000
Detached wood frame-single: $10,000
Of course, I'm sure it can vary a lot based on regional price differences.
Removal of existing garage: $1,500+
Detached block-single: $20,000
Detached wood frame-single: $10,000
Of course, I'm sure it can vary a lot based on regional price differences.
Attach a garage to a ranch?
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