FAQ's about how much does it cost to build a garage.

The average cost of a do-it-yourself kit is $10,000 to $14,000.The prices ranged from $20,000 to $26,000.

A building of this size (30' x 40') is a good choice for a 3 car garage with shop and storage space.

The overall cost will be affected by foundation, finishes, and accessories.If you lay your own foundation, you could save between $6,000 and $10,000 on the final cost.

There are two styles of metal garage.The cost is dictated by the design.A typical straight-wall (gable) style garage with a peaked roof is one of the two main options, the other being the Quonset hut garage.

The original Qu hut had a peaked roof and vertical sides.A Quonset garage doesn't need a complete concrete foundation slab as the walls can be set on narrow concrete footings.In a garage environment, a full slab should be used.

The construction labor cost is the real saving when comparing steel and wooden garage prices.Steel garages come in the form of 'building kit packages' and are designed to be built by beginners with only a hand full of basic tools.A self-built 30x40 steel garage can save as much as $20,000.

The cost of building a 30x40 steel garage depends on a number of factors.The total price will be affected by variations in doors, windows and insulation.It is possible to eliminate labor costs by handing construction to a crew of friends and using basic lifting equipment.

The cost for a straight wall metal garage is around $12 per square ft.The cost of a 30'x40' straight wall garage takes the roof into account.Delivery and accessories will add $3000 to the total cost.

Quonset Buildings start at about $8 per square ft.A 30 x 40 Quonset garage costs about $10,000.The total estimated cost is $12,500, which includes accessories and delivery.The cost of a foundation for a steel garage will be between $4 and $8 per square foot.

A traditional wooden 30x40 garage can cost from $35 to $45 per square foot, for a total cost of $42,000 to $54,000, if you hire a contractor to build it.Assuming you self-build, this equates to a savings of $20,000.