Additional Garage Pricing

[NMTrue]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

[Papa_lecki]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

So $83,000?

What were the other estimates?

[La lamy]

That's crazy! Here's what I found on google for Central Florida.
2023 Cost to Build a Detached Garage - HomeAdvisorhttps://www.homeadvisor.com › ... › Garages
The average cost of building a detached garage is $40 to $70 per square foot.
There are a lot of businesses that try to upsell us Villagers. Keep shopping...

[Bogie Shooter]

That's crazy! Here's what I found on google for Central Florida.
2023 Cost to Build a Detached Garage - HomeAdvisorhttps://www.homeadvisor.com › ... › Garages
The average cost of building a detached garage is $40 to $70 per square foot.
There are a lot of businesses that try to upsell us Villagers. Keep shopping...

Block or stick?

[ohioshooter]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

Sounds very high to me , we paid about that much for our house. Which I thought was crazy, since in 2017 we paid $125 a square for a custom built house in Ohio.

[dewilson58]

$50,000

[me4vt]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.
I had a 16 X 26 stick addition not finished garage added last year and it was $50,000.

[La lamy]

Block or stick?

Good question, they didn't specify.

[retiredguy123]

Good question, they didn't specify.
The OP said it is cinderblock.

[eeroger]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

Get a quote from Melton Construction. They are reasonable and do fantastic work. Always show up on time and Mr. Melton is on-site almost everyday to answer questions and make sure everything is done correctly.

[geobar]

The only way to find out is to shop for your project.
You will need Plans, AAC approval, and a County permit.
Don't forget to check the Company out.
And get their Insurance papers. Once you receive the papers call and see if they are still active.

And it is true everyone in The Villages has deep pockets if you're a contractor.
Didn't your salesperson advise you on this?

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

[retiredguy123]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.
For a project like that, you need a detailed plan and at least 3 competitive written quotes to ensure that each contractor is bidding on the same work.

[mkjelenbaas]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.
Time to make a decision and live with it VS getting “advice” on this sit!!

[Kingsport]

The $83K price is nuts. Still, it is a complex project. We paid $50 for a block, completely finished garage that was 11x18. Call Corban Construction, Paul Caruso, 352 267-2201.

[Rango]

I added a 350 sq ft garage 8 years ago for $40. It was Ann addition to the side and back of existing garage (block construction)

[Bill Dozer]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

Concrete block stucco attached to home and finished inside closer to $190./$200. per SF.

[retiredguy123]

Note that, if and when you find a contractor, make sure you have a clear agreement on the payment terms. DO NOT pay any money in advance, but it may be necessary to agree on a few progress payments based on work completed. Assuming you get a county building permit, you may want to ask the county how many inspections they will do, and schedule any progress payments to coincide with those inspections. If a contractor requires a deposit or down payment before doing any work, find another contractor.

Also, if the project requires subcontractors, especially plumbing and electrical work, you should require that these subcontractors be licensed in Florida to do that work.

[maistocars]

As new construction is selling for that much per square foot, it sounds like it is in the ballpark but I would still get quotes. Just wondering how you got ARC approval without mentioning vendor and their plans and materials?

[Proveone]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.
Almost $84,000 for a golf cart garage seems high. Years ago $10,000 was the going price. Hard to believe it has increase that much over 10 years.

[Proveone]

I had a 16 X 26 stick addition not finished garage added last year and it was $50,000.
You paid too much for your "Stick" garage addition and your philosophy quote isn't worth the words printed on the page!

[Larchap49]

We are looking at a 14x23 cinderblock garage addition to our corner courtyard villa. Nothing fancy. No major earth moving. Getting a quote for $260 sq/ft. Is that reasonable? Seems awfully high to us. Any input appreciated. Also - before anyone asks - we already have ARC approval. Thanks in advance.

Seems very high you can build a home for that Sq ft price or less

[swiley]

Get a quote from Melton Construction. They are reasonable and do fantastic work. Always show up on time and Mr. Melton is on-site almost everyday to answer questions and make sure everything is done correctly.

I had Melton Constuction build me a 12x20 finished cart garage and 16x20 room addition on a courtyard villa 3.5 years ago. They did quality work and showed up every day. Project was completed ahead of schedule. Although construction costs have gone up substantially, the quote you have received seems really high for what you want built. Call Melton and get a quote. He will tell you what he can do, without a lot of BS.