You’re a homeowner who’s had the itch to upgrade your driveway and front walkway. Maybe you’ve even thought about concrete work or redoing your backyard patio. You’re on the right track. In fact, it’s the first step to working toward home improvement. However, don’t hop into anything without doing your fair share of homework!
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to build a 2 car detached garage? If so, you’re not alone. Here, we’re going to explore the factors that go into calculating the price to build a 2 car detached garage. These include the construction costs, location, design, and how you will be building your garage.
Average cost to build a 2 car detached garage
The average cost to build a two-car garage is $35,000. This includes the cost of labor and materials.
The labor costs to frame a garage vary by region and contractor, but generally range from $10-$15 per square foot. At this rate, it would take about $6,500 in labor costs to frame a 2 car detached garage (1,400 sqft).
The total labor costs would be $7,000-$8,500 to frame a 2 car detached garage.
The average cost to have an existing structure framed is about $200 per lineal foot or $50 per linear foot for new framing. This means that framing for a 2 car detached garage would cost about $2,400-$3,400.
How much does it cost to build a 2 car detached garage?
The average cost to build a 2 car garage is $45,000-$65,000. This projects cost can vary greatly by region and if you want to use someone else’s plans, or hire a contractor or architect to draw up custom plans for your home. If you decide to go with custom plans and drawings, the cost will obviously be more.
The average cost of labor for framing and finishing an attached 2-car garage is about $20 per square foot. The average size of an attached 2-car garage is about 1200 square feet, which means that we are looking at an average labor cost of about $2400 for framing and finishing it.
If you plan on adding insulation and drywall, then this will add another $500-$1000 depending on how much insulation you need and how much drywall work needs to be done. You should also expect some additional charges for electrical work because most garages require wiring for lights, outlets and fans (unless you decide not to install any).