Stick Built versus Pre-Fab Garages

TheTimeTraveler · 08-20-2023, 10:47 AM

I am thinking about adding a one or two car garage to my property and have a few questions from those "in the know". I am now just in the beginning stages of investigating options.

Someone suggested that a prefab structure would be better, faster, and cheaper to put up as opposed to a stick built structure built at the work site.

I assume that either structure would meet or exceed local building codes so my questions are: Is there a huge financial advantage of the prefab structure? How long does it take to install a prefab versus an on site stick built garage? What are the downsides or upsides of electing one over the other?

Are there quality prefab garage structure providers who will sell and install in the Lakes Region area? Do the prefab providers take care of pouring the foundation? Will the prefab folks take care of all the town required permitting process or is that a function of the property owner?

Assuming a prefab garage: Any idea of what the cost would be to purchase and install a one car garage? What about the costs involved for a two car garage?

Thank you for any input!

08-20-2023, 10:47 AM	#1
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 870 Thanks: 275 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Stick Built versus Pre-Fab Garages I am thinking about adding a one or two car garage to my property and have a few questions from those "in the know". I am now just in the beginning stages of investigating options. Someone suggested that a prefab structure would be better, faster, and cheaper to put up as opposed to a stick built structure built at the work site. I assume that either structure would meet or exceed local building codes so my questions are: Is there a huge financial advantage of the prefab structure? How long does it take to install a prefab versus an on site stick built garage? What are the downsides or upsides of electing one over the other? Are there quality prefab garage structure providers who will sell and install in the Lakes Region area? Do the prefab providers take care of pouring the foundation? Will the prefab folks take care of all the town required permitting process or is that a function of the property owner? Assuming a prefab garage: Any idea of what the cost would be to purchase and install a one car garage? What about the costs involved for a two car garage? Thank you for any input!