Wes Billups
01-15-2006, 11:20 PM
I realize these questions have been asked in many different ways but I thought I would ask for everyone's input on my specific problems. My wife and I are getting ready to move to Marysville, OH and I am out house shopping this week. I have some more houses to look at but I did find one on 1 acre with room for a detached shop. I currently have a detached shop that is 20' x 40' and feel spoiled with all the space. In thinking about this property my only concern is the unknown cost of building a detached structure. The sight I'd put it on is approximately 50' from the house. My questions are below:
1. What would be a good cost estimate for having the electric, gas, and phone run from the house?
2. For those who have built a similar structure, what method did you use and what did it end up costing per square foot. I'm thinking something in the 24' x 32' range with two garage doors.
3. I've been considering the different methods for framing and wanted to get everyone's opinions. Pole building, traditional stick, and structural insulated panels. I got a quote on the SIP's and it came in at $13,000 for 10' walls, not including labor.
I've told my wife that I think we can easily build the shop for under $20,000. Please let me know your thoughts and any potential pitfalls that we should watch out for. My other options are to find a home with an unfinished basement and setup down there but I don't really like that idea due to there being very few walkouts in this area.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Wes Billups
P.S. I am always thinking of resale so this space has to be able to be converted into a garage if we ever sell therefore the floor will be concrete. If money allows I will put down a plywood floor over the concrete.
1. What would be a good cost estimate for having the electric, gas, and phone run from the house?
2. For those who have built a similar structure, what method did you use and what did it end up costing per square foot. I'm thinking something in the 24' x 32' range with two garage doors.
3. I've been considering the different methods for framing and wanted to get everyone's opinions. Pole building, traditional stick, and structural insulated panels. I got a quote on the SIP's and it came in at $13,000 for 10' walls, not including labor.
I've told my wife that I think we can easily build the shop for under $20,000. Please let me know your thoughts and any potential pitfalls that we should watch out for. My other options are to find a home with an unfinished basement and setup down there but I don't really like that idea due to there being very few walkouts in this area.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Wes Billups
P.S. I am always thinking of resale so this space has to be able to be converted into a garage if we ever sell therefore the floor will be concrete. If money allows I will put down a plywood floor over the concrete.