very nice.......please keep the pic coming

 

I can't imagine a garage costing $200/sq ft. The garage is 22 x 28, so, 1232 sq ft for basement and main level, guessing 350 sq ft for top level, total say 1550 sq ft. At $200/sq ft that would be $310k.

BTW, project looks awesome!!

 

Michael,

It's hard to say because the contract did not include painting, driveway, finish trim, etc. I'd guess about $100 per square foot..... for a three level building. It's really a house without a bathroom and kitchen.

 

A little paint





Pool progress



More to come in a few days....

 

I can see it, this is slightly nicer than your average garage.



I've long wondered why more people don't put a bathroom in their garage, especially guys who spend a lot of time out there. My ex gfs dad had one built in his and it was awesome. For the relatively minimal expense it's a damn nice add on.

 

The City will not issue a permit. They think you're building a rental property.

And the cost is not so small

 

Wow thats brutal. I would think based on your neighborhood they would give you a little slack. Doesn't look like the type of place where someone would rent out their garage. Tell them you'll put a porta-chitter in your driveway out of spite for the next year if they don't approve it.

Sorry I should have clarified... when you're doing a complete ground up new structure the cost isn't bad as you already have easy access to the majority of the waste pipes. Having to dig all that up could be a real b*tch.

 

its comming out awesome

 

my wife and I are capitvated by your progress.... can't wait to see the next installments....

 

A little off topic. From the quad city air show this weekend.

If you ever get the chance to see the thunderbirds go... wow !

 

Never saw the thunderbirds and their "lawn darts" but I have seen the Blue Angels many times. My uncle was in charge of NAVAIR for the Navy and stationed at PAX River, MD where there is a large air show every 2 years. I would go up a week early and watch them practice and sit on the tarmac and watch the entire team working together on the ground.

Few things are as cool as seeing a C-130 take off with some JATO's attached to the side.

 

Garage floor was poured today



Pool pumps and heater are placed



Boulder wall in progress



From across the pond



Lots of projects coming together !

 

looking great Dave!!! thanks for posting all the pictures you do been a real joy sharing this with you...

 

add me to the list of subscribers to the progress of your garage

 

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