Cost of building a garage

[Anonymous]

We would like to build a two car garage with a charging station. We live in DC. I am trying to get a sense of how much this will cost. I am also wondering if it will help with resale value. TIA.

[Anonymous]

Really depends on what kind of garage you want and how ready the site is. Custom design, finished space, and ADU / second floor prep (so you can add it later) all add to cost, as does regrading and replacing old concrete. EV charging is usually minor. We're looking at about $75k for a garage with EV charging ourselves, but it's more complex than an off-the-shelf build on a ready-to-go site.

[Anonymous]

We have great space in the back of yard. We were thinking about custom design. It would not be an ADU and single story (but I like the idea of having second floor prep done). We will need some regrading (just a few inches) and will have to replace concrete.

Just out of curiosity, how much would an off- the-shelf build cost?

[Anonymous]

150/sq ft

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Two contractors wouldn't give exact numbers but suggested we should plan for something around 75k, which seems high.

[Anonymous]

I’d be curious about the ADU. Especially with costs to plumbing (sewage system, water line, etc).

[Anonymous]

150 per SF for something entry level. If you want something with a nicer design, maybe a loft, more like 250+ per SF

[Anonymous]

$300,000

[Anonymous]

a 2-car garage if you genuinely have the space will help with resale value

[Anonymous]

OP, did you end up doing this? Interested in costs and prices and who you used.

[Anonymous]

OP have you looked into the cost of permissions & possible restrictions?

[Anonymous]

Hi, this is OP. Project is a bit stalled right now due to size restriction. In our case, DC restrictions mean we can only build a 450 sq foot garage, which isn't really big enough for two cars and bikes. We are going to work on getting permission but the process can take some time. I am not sure why this restriction exists, especially since lots of our neighbors build larger garages a few years ago.