craig71188 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have not adjusted well to "downsizing" when I moved to a home with a much smaller garage several years back. Some might say I have too much stuff, and I do, but I still could use more space. After exploring several options, the wife has agreed it would be a good idea to consider building a 3 car (24x30) garage and converting the attached 2+ car garage to shop space (City of Columbus - no real option for keeping both as garages). Anyone have recommendations for a builder? I am looking at a frame structure, one double door, one single door, service door, siding on three sides and brick to match the house on the front. At this point I just need to get some estimates to see if this is the solution. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Barry Holmes, 614-402-3090 Preston development, this guy has built tons of stuff for me. Always hits a deadline. Triple ADHD..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I had the amish build mine... did a good job, just hard to get ahold of. (you have to call their driver and then the driver gives them the message and they call you back.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks all. I just found out the guy who built an addition for me almost 20 years ago is still working (I had guessed him to be retired) - between him and theses suggestions I think I can pin down a number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sam on here. Demeter Construction 614-402-3056 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'm looking to have a garage built and could use a few more recommendations, if anyone has any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Craig, more explanation on the garage/shop space differentiation? I just assumed the total structure had to be 720sqft. Are you going to do 30 wide by 24 deep, 3 cars wide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 who ever you go with tell them to hit me up for the steel package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Craig, more explanation on the garage/shop space differentiation? I just assumed the total structure had to be 720sqft. Are you going to do 30 wide by 24 deep, 3 cars wide? As I understand it - and the zoning folks explained it, you can only have one garage not to exceed 720 sq ft in the city of Columbus without a variance - and they don't give variances for garages anymore. In my case, I have an oversized 2 car attached garage. I am considering building a 24 deep x 30 wide "3 car" - though it would likely have one double wide overhead door and the third "bay" would be off to the side for storage. My old attached garage would have to be closed off from the driveway so as not to be used as a garage. This would have to be done to get all the permits/inspections closed out. My attached garage has an outside door (man door) that opens onto a patio. I would likely remove it, open up the wall and install a steel double door that would allow larger items to be rolled inside to be worked on. Technically, no garage door=no garage, no driveway access=no garage. I would retain the space as "shop space" - it is already drywalled. I have not had this discussion with any zoning folks - depending on their mood, it could be an issue - or not. If I move forward, that is my "plan" - some other options have possibly come to light and I am seeing how they play our before doing anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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