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ken0042 · 05-14-2007, 09:57 AM

What the Totem packages don't include:

- Electrical
- Siding
- Eavestrough
- Concrete
- Insulation
- Garage door opener.

As for a breakdown of my costs:
- $3200 for the foundation walls (stub walls.) Most people won't need this.
- $3700 for the concrete pad. ($3000 if I do this myself)
- $5000 for the garage package. (I've added stuff like extra windows, 18 foot door, etc.)
- $1000 for siding
- $1500 for framers to help me build it.
- $400 for electrical
- $300 for an opener.
- $250 for the garage door installer guy to come out. (Aparently the big door can be a big PITA.)
- $500 for insulation.

So that brings me up to $15,850 so far. Plus GST on some items. Plus misc expenses (pizza and beer.) Plus cost of buying new tools.

Yep, I looked at Totem and said to myself "$4200 for a garage; how can I lose!" Then added in all the extras.

FWIW, I am getting my garage package from Star Building Materials. They are the same price or a little cheaper than Totem, plus they include the blueprints that you need to submit to the city. (Totem says they are easy to draw. True enough; but I'm lazy.)

05-14-2007, 09:57 AM	#14
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	What the Totem packages don't include: - Electrical - Siding - Eavestrough - Concrete - Insulation - Garage door opener. As for a breakdown of my costs: - $3200 for the foundation walls (stub walls.) Most people won't need this. - $3700 for the concrete pad. ($3000 if I do this myself) - $5000 for the garage package. (I've added stuff like extra windows, 18 foot door, etc.) - $1000 for siding - $1500 for framers to help me build it. - $400 for electrical - $300 for an opener. - $250 for the garage door installer guy to come out. (Aparently the big door can be a big PITA.) - $500 for insulation. So that brings me up to $15,850 so far. Plus GST on some items. Plus misc expenses (pizza and beer.) Plus cost of buying new tools. Yep, I looked at Totem and said to myself "$4200 for a garage; how can I lose!" Then added in all the extras. FWIW, I am getting my garage package from Star Building Materials. They are the same price or a little cheaper than Totem, plus they include the blueprints that you need to submit to the city. (Totem says they are easy to draw. True enough; but I'm lazy.)