Need 1. Excavation 2. concrete 3. Architect in central CT now

[SteveDotenMotorsports]

Need:

1. excavation

2. concrete work/foundation

3. Architect

Need to build a garage in March/April

At age 33 I've realized it's foolish to have a $50k Z06(now worth 19/20k) sitting outside year round

Thanks, please post any experience or thoughts for this project

[Subfixer]

Steve,

I built my garage a couple of years ago. I spec'd out a 24W X 32L X 11 ft ceiling garage KIT from 84 Lumber in Plainville. The kit included everything from framing to roof shingles to doors.

http://www.84lumber.com/projects/gar...ype=05&pjt=gar

Excavation and concrete work was performed by a contractor who's number I can't find at the moment. If I find it, I'll pass it along.

Wife and I did the actual construction.

Entire project cost $13K in 2003.

Beginning:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...has-begun.html

End:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...te-9-28-a.html

[SteveDotenMotorsports]

nice build, that's the route I'm looking to take, framing isn't that bad w/ a few people

[Subfixer]

Concrete contractor was Dewey Hinman (Dewey's Concrete) in Ledyard CT 860-572-6016.
He was really good to work with.
Not sure if he goes as far as Avon.

[Z28TOZO6]

Bill Ritchie Concrete, Winsted CT. 8604802665 (did my garage foundation and floor)

J&R contracting 860 459 8307 (did all the site work.)

[TUF-NUF]

Steve; Give me a shout if you need technical expertise. I've been involved in many a building from the ground up. Pointers aplenty. Best of luck, Dave. (Some questions to ask yourself...are you going to want a drain in the floor? Do you need a reinforced "pad" where a lift might be installed? What will be your ceiling height requirements? One large door or two 9' units? Wired for 220? Heat? (propane heat furnaces are great, they draw outside air so there's no danger of fumes igniting. ) I'm around...

[Foo King Zo6]

Carlisle had a Vendor there that had a prefab garage right across from E.C.S tent, it looked really nice. don't remember the name.

[chucks88]

i should be able to help you with the painting and epoxy flooring if desired.

http://www.charlescarronpainting.com/

Chuck

[vette4jr]

Originally Posted by chucks88

i should be able to help you with the painting and epoxy flooring if desired.

http://www.charlescarronpainting.com/

Chuck

Chuck, I need a power washing in the spring...and epoxy floor work...

I'll call ya in Apr...

Back to regularly scheduled programming...

[GeorgeZNJ]

I'm not licensed in Conn(NJ), but if you have any electrical questions i'll be more than happpy to help.

[chucks88]

Originally Posted by vette4jr

Chuck, I need a power washing in the spring...and epoxy floor work...

I'll call ya in Apr...

Back to regularly scheduled programming...

Lookin' forward to it

[chris__2007]

i have looked at these kits online, not in person.

http://www.countrycarpenters.com/

going to see them in person come spring.

[montyred07]

[i] purchased plans from 84 lumber 26 x 32 gave them to the local lumberyard, who built the walls, trusses, log siding, delivered. home depot delivered the roof material, along with the doors. total cost was 15k including digging and concrete work, heavy work but was worth it these plans made easy to get permits from the city

[Rossi396]

Steve:

You need to look into the pole building foundation garages. It's a stick-built garage on top of a pole building type footer. I'm not sure about all the details, but I can get them to you if you want.

My brother just built a 1200 square foot (30 x 40) race shop. From start to finish, the contractor took less than two weeks. Cost was 12K for the foundation (cement block, but attached to poles) 12 foot ceilings, man door, overhead door, shingles, gutters, etc. All he paid for after this was the cement and I helped insulate and finish the inside.

Maybe someone else here can provide more information about this type of structure. But I'd definitely look into it...Two weeks and he basically didn't lift a finger.

[TUF-NUF]

Steve; Good talking to you today...I thought I'd put a note on the general forum 'cause lots of guys in the Northeast sometimes don't get to the local section... This is a ttt for you. There's got to be some builders in the area that can help you with the garage and save you the architect $$$. Dave

[onaqwst]

do you need an architects stamp or just some construction drawings?

if you dont need a stamp, pm me

[CTYANK2]

Originally Posted by Steve Doten

Need:
At age 33 I've realized it's foolish to have a $50k Z06(now worth 19/20k) sitting outside year round

Damn, will washing & waxing follow the garage?

[SteveDotenMotorsports]

Originally Posted by TUF-NUF

Steve; Good talking to you today...I thought I'd put a note on the general forum 'cause lots of guys in the Northeast sometimes don't get to the local section... This is a ttt for you. There's got to be some builders in the area that can help you with the garage and save you the architect $$$. Dave

Dave, thanks for the ideas

Originally Posted by CTYANK2

Damn, will washing & waxing follow the garage?

I do that weekly

Originally Posted by onaqwst

do you need an architects stamp or just some construction drawings?

if you dont need a stamp, pm me

will do soon

thanks to all for the input, gears are spinning

[Z0sizzle]

Hey Steve, i am in the planning process for the same thing right now, i have got two quotes so far for a 40x40 with 12ft ceilings and a storage loft but think they are crazy 95-150k to build a weathertight garage i think is a TAD high ......maybe i am wrong construction isnt my thing...if anyone has any recomendations for a builder in the Boston area id appreciate it! maybe we can get a two for one deal!

[SteveDotenMotorsports]

3 months later; tasks are out of the way; back to the build