Mike Bees Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Anyone got a rough idea of the cost of having a brick garage built (e.g. per sq ft. or whatever)? Anything wrong with the cheap prefab alternative (e.g. here), other than the fact that they're pig ugly? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buda Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Someone had one built a bit back - cant remeber who but it was on blatchat also cost depends on specification of materials.- do a search, prefab garages - I've looked into this, IMHO no problem bar the looks but watch out for hidden costs, i.e. the cost they quoted me did not include the concrete foundations and base, but they would put me in touch with someone who could do this, the cost was pretty expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlespeeder Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Julian Thompson Knows all about garages/builderswink.gif These garages can be overclad(timber DIY job)to improve looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Hmmmmmn. Damn right. The "cheap" quotes all seem to disappear once they inspect the site! Mine is 3.5m x 6m but with some complex bits like hipped roof (£2000) / georgian style windows (£800)/ stone sills (£50) (bloody planning!) and side access door (£250) etc - total cost £12k approx. Roof just going on now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Mike - I think Chris Clark's doing one as we speak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Smith Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 I got a prefab garage build a few years ago. IIRC it was £2k for a huge single garage (enough room to fit the rear axle...) plus £500 for the base vs. £6-7k for a small brick built one. I've no complaints with it, but wish I hadn't gone for the pebbledashing... I've always liked the look of the timber garages advertised in Motorsport, and they don't look too expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Have a look here for wooden ones:- http://vrsystems.co.uk/warwickbuildings/wbmenut.htm FWIW I have a concrete garage and find that it condensates metal objects quite badly in the winter. Wooden ply lining would hopefully eliminate this though which I intend to do...one day... John Edited by - John on 25 Jun 2002 11:29:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
def843t Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 6x11 M. Remote door. 3 x Double glazed.£ 11000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Mike/Andy. Don't get excited! Mine is only a rehash of the existing structure + new screeded floor. Damn thing was built when the largest family car was an Austin Ruby!!!! Space at a real premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted June 25, 2002 Author Share Posted June 25, 2002 Thanks for all the tips folks. The prefabs look like good value. Imagine my surprise when on my travels I stumbled across www.davewalker.co.uk. Even more fun can be had by clicking on the 'Meet Dave Walker' link. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 The www is a truly odd place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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