[frankgsr]

I bought a Escalade ESV, I was aware of the garage was to short to fit the car. But I was considering a carport, but now I’m also thinking about having the garage extended by about 2 feet. The house is four years old so the structure is in great shape. I am in Poconos PA, what would you think the cost would be if done professionally? The driveway has since been paved.

 

[dj3]

I would have gotten a Tahoe.

 

[3onthetree]

Bumping out just one stall in front, I'm guessing $20K to start. Foundation, roof are the biggies, and leaving the existing wall 'inside' this bumpout as is.

 

[Oso954]

Probably a lot more than you are thinking about.

Here is a good answer to asking about cost here.
https://www.diychatroom.com/f19/how-much-will-cost-asking-price-estimates-here-141109/

 

[ratherbefishing]

Extending one bay or the whole thing? What's your vision of the roof on the extension? Flat, to maintain the height? Or rebuilding the whole roof to maintain the slope? Adding a gable end over the new garage door(s)?

 

[u2slow]

It may be easier to extend out the back.



If you choose the 'outboard' garage to extend, it looks like its a smaller roofline to modify.

 

[HotRodx10]

u2slow has a good point. If you extend the back, likely you can just extend the roof on the same slope. It makes the back wall kind of short, and you may need a beam where the original back wall was. As long as it's high enough to be above the hood of that luxury tank you're parking in there, that's all you need, right?

 

[Nealtw]

I would com out the front with a gable roof

But a hip roof makes the gutter still work.

May have to move the old beam up under the rafters to make room for the door.

 

[Mystriss]

I suspect it's going to be a lot of cost to add on a measly 2 feet... Maybe consider adding a bit more - for a workbench area or something so you're getting something more for your money.

That said that's a lotta big boring roof you got there - a hipped gable, as Neal suggested, on the right side there would spice it up for more curb appeal.

 

[Nealtw]

Bumping out just one stall in front, I'm guessing $20K to start. Foundation, roof are the biggies, and leaving the existing wall 'inside' this bumpout as is.

I'm not seeing that much.
Once the concrete is done, the beam is 3 10 ft 2x12s and build a lean to shed on the back.

 

[ron45]

Just my opinion.

Whatever you decide I would definitely keep the roof line below the skylights.

 

[udraft]

Well I know PA is pretty nutty about certain codes. May not be an issue where you are. Could be easier, cleaner, even less money to just build a new structure for the beast. Or get an even bigger vehicle and park the house inside.

 

[huesmann]

Probably cost you less to sell the Escalade and buy a shorter SUV. :vs_laugh:

 

[HotRodx10]

Indeed, the least expensive options are to either trade it in on something a few feet shorter (unless you really need the seating and cargo space at the same time), or just park it in the driveway and use the garage for what it's meant for - a workshop.:wink2:

 

[ron45]

Can you put a door on the side and drive it in that way.?