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Old 04-12-2007, 12:20 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by shane_c View Post
So say if it cost me approx $7000 to get the garage pad and put up a garage
I think you may be a little conservative there. $7000 will get you a garage package, but not a pad. A 22X22 garage will need 7 cubic metres of concrete (at 6" thick- code). My last batch of concrete last summer cost me $190/m3, so @ $200 this year you are looking at $1400 just for the concrete. Never mind cribbing materials, rebar, etc. And that assumes you'll pour it yourself.

The $4000 package from Totem doesn't give you everything you need either. A few extras:
- Siding and drainspouts $900
- Electrical $500
- Garage door opener $300

Then add tools you need to buy- I've budgeted about $500 for tools for my garage project, and I already own a selection of hammers, drills, saws, etc.
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