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According to most contractors, the typical cost to build a garage ranges from $30-$50 per square foot. This is to say that a two-car garage, which is usually 400 square feet would cost between $12,000 and $20,000. This range is based on typical size and materials used for a basic garage. Approximately, 400 square feet would fit two cars with allowance to maneuver inside the garage.

The cost of building a garage specifically two-car garages depends on the design, amenities and materials used. Most contractors advise their clients that the most efficient way of reducing costs to build a garage is to build one without any windows. It is also inexpensive if the clients themselves provide the materials to the contractor so that the only thing to be paid for is the professional fee or labor cost. Clients need to ask the contractor on the materials to be used, which usually include nails, concrete, brackets, siding, lumber, and roofing. The contractor should supply the exact list of materials for building the garage. The standard cost of materials range from $3,000 to $5,000; however, this range would be cheaper if the clients will be the one to buy the materials. It is inevitable that contractors add markups on the prices of the materials.

The cost to build a garage do not usually include other additional costs such as building permits, homeowners’ bond with the village or subdivision, and fee for a building inspector among others. Clients should also check if additional work is needed to be done on the primary house in order to build the garage.