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We build attached and detached garages, as well as garage additions. We have partnered up with various trades and are now building garages with secondary suites over top, often called a Carriage house.
Prices range from $25,000 to 150,000. On average it costs about $30,000 to $60,000. The price depends on the size and whether there are extras added like insulation and heat. Make sure the siding matches your house, most online quote only include vinyl siding.
With these types of deals often the materials are low grade and may not be engineered properly for your area. We prefer to provide all materials necessary to complete your project so that we can guarantee our workmanship with a warranty.
STEP 1. After contact has been initiated with a phone call, chat message, email or contact form our office Manager Crystal will pass your information to the Project Manager whom will be your main contact through out the entire process from design to completion.
STEP 2. Our Project Manager will reach out with a phone call and get a basic understanding of your project and provide a rough Guestimate which is based on similar projects and experience.
SAMPLE CALL:
A typical first call from a customer: How much for a 22 foot by 22 foot garage with a cottage style roof to match the house and hardie board siding also to match the house. We want power brought to the garage along with a natural gas line, we will worry about insulation and heating later. We would like the garage door to be 16 feet wide and 7 feet tall to accommodate our F150 truck height. Also could you run internet to the garage and put a smart lock on the door that I can unlock with an app.
Our Project Manager response: I have looked at google maps and that garage size would fit and the zoning looks like it would have a high chance of approval. We built a garage like yours a few months ago and it cost $58,000.00.
Customer: Is there anyway to save about $8,000.00?
Our Project Manager response: If we use vinyl siding you would save $5,100.00 and delete the gas line you would save another $3,800.00. We could change the roof to a gable roof which would save $1,400.00.
Customer: Thank you for the information, that budget seems very reasonable lets move forward to the next step.
STEP 3: We take a refundable deposit ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. At this time we send you to our designer James. He will design the building with you correspond with the municipality to ensure all bylaws and engineering requirements are met. Any time spent on design is deducted from the deposit typically $750 for a very simple garage and up to $2,500 for a garage with a suite over it. Once you are happy with the design Modern Cave will supply a fixed price to complete the project. Since you own the drawings you are welcome to use them to shop around for other contractors prices. If you choose another contractor we will refund the remaining deposit less any costs incurred during the design process. If you move forward we will use the remaining deposit for such things as permitting and engineering requirements and the project itself.
STEP 4: Your Project Manager will provide a detailed scope of work of the project, along with a timeframe and fixed cost. They will explain the process of making changes and sign a contract with you which outlines payment terms and our warranty.
STEP 5: We apply for the Building Permit and once received the project Manager Builds a schedule with all trades involved from Concrete to Finishing. Keep in mind weather could be a factor when it comes to pouring the concrete pad.
STEP 6: During the build the Project Manager will be in constant contact with our trades, staff and suppliers ensuring equipment and materials are arriving in order to keep the site as organized as possible. They are also available to answer any questions during the process. If a change needs made they will be your main contact. An example of a change could be adding additional power for a welding machine or EV charger. Of course a change in price would be in order.
STEP 7: Garage built to completion including a final walk through and if required any touch ups completed. We would have all final inspections completed and provide an occupancy permit to the owners in exchange for the keys and final payment. If any items need completed at a later date for example painting the garage door in the spring we would deduct that cost off the final payment.
STEP 8: We appreciate a great review and references. We are always available for any warranty work which seldom arises.
Often online blueprints do not meet your local building codes and do not take into account your property lines and municipal bylaws.
Be sure that anyone you hire has a minimum of 2 million in Liability Insurance, this covers your property and home in case of any accidents that may happen during the building process. At Modern Cave we carry 5 million in Liability Insurance.
Also be sure to ask for a WCB compliance letter, this will protect you as the property owner should anyone get injured on your property. Without WCB you could be held liable for injuries to workers or even a pedestrian who slips on ice near the working area.
Prior to paying a deposit be sure the Contractor has a business license, it will say on the license whether they can legally take a deposit or not. If they do not have this ask for a copy of their pre-paid contractor license.
Modern Cave Inc. has all of the above business requirements and also has an in-depth health and safety program which we take seriously and is audited by a third party .
All of our staff go home safe and healthy everyday.
Yes, we take care of all necessary permits and inspections required for your garage building project.
We use high-quality materials, including wood, steel, and concrete, based on the specific needs of your garage project. We have decades of experience building houses and we build your garage to the same standards.
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