sol740 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 We sold our house and are about to close on our next home that sits on five acres with an attached 2 car. First project is to finish the basement so the kids have a hangout area, and then the next project will be a nice detached work area for me, hopefully with a 2 post at some point. I've done a bit of research and the pricing seems to fluctuate pretty wildly. Any recommendations/experiences on what company or contractor to use? What about the kits you see like Versatube, or prefab? I'm not looking for anything fancy, just an additional 2-4 car setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I am in the same boat. I have got a few quotes from builders. I think I am going to custom build one with menards and order during the 11% rebate. 40x60 with 12 ft high walls 2 16x10 garage doors, one man door, 2 windows, 1' overhang on all sides is around 11k. Find some amish to install for 3k. Add in concrete and electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 jesus rob can you guys make up your mind on a home lol you just moved a few years ago! Where to now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 jesus rob can you guys make up your mind on a home lol you just moved a few years ago! Where to now? Haha, it's been 6 or 7 years man! I think we have found "home" though. It's just a bit north of where we were, but no more neighborhood BS. Woot. I am in the same boat. I have got a few quotes from builders. I think I am going to custom build one with menards and order during the 11% rebate. 40x60 with 12 ft high walls 2 16x10 garage doors, one man door, 2 windows, 1' overhang on all sides is around 11k. Find some amish to install for 3k. Add in concrete and electric. Nice, I'll have to check out the Menard's deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Look on their webpage you can build it yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I am in the same boat. I have got a few quotes from builders. I think I am going to custom build one with menards and order during the 11% rebate. 40x60 with 12 ft high walls 2 16x10 garage doors, one man door, 2 windows, 1' overhang on all sides is around 11k. Find some amish to install for 3k. Add in concrete and electric. Not sure where he got the Kit, but my Dad just did this, including the Amish! All said and done, he has ~ $20k in it. That included the building, poured concrete floor, insulation, interior walls, wiring and lights, and the Labor to have the building constructed. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 these prices are insane. I was looking at a 30x50 and was at like $35k minimum. Granted i need a bit of dirt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 go Amish... they are much cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I am definitely going to check out the Amish thing, hadn't even considered it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 The amish can get wood cheaper. Talk to them about the whole deal first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 go Amish... they are much cheaper Not really, but better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 The amish can get wood cheaper. Talk to them about the whole deal first. Correct, better quality overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Contact Graber pole buildings out of Glenford. They built my 40x44 and did a friends 60x120. Excellent work great prices. Ask for Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Not really, but better quality. No, they are cheaper... they provide materials and labor, they will haggle price with you and are MUCH cheaper... I had them build my garage for me and saved thousands compared to the closest quote... You just have to be willing to haggle. Think of them as a used car salesman with "no phone" even though they all have phones they just put it in their drivers name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 I started looking into some amish companies, and I'll get some quotes from them as well as from some from traditional builders, and see where I end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 How do you get in contact with amish builders is my question. IF they don't have phones. If I bought a kit from menards for 11-12k and wanted them to build it I have no idea how to get in touch for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Call them by looking them up on Google. You'd be surprised how many Amish businesses have modern conveniences, I work with them fairly often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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