Stephen A. Turcotte is a retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy. Born in Maryland, Turcotte grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
New Garage Costs. 1  According to HomeAdvisor.com, a new garage costs between $9,000 and $45,000, with an average cost of roughly $20,000 to $30,000. 2  Per square foot (psf), expect garage prices to begin at $30 to $50 psf for basic materials.
Typical costs: 1  Having a contractor build a standard garage typically runs about $35-$45 a square foot. A small, single-car garage is about 240 square feet, or $8,400-$10,800; for a two-car structure it's around 380 square feet, or $13,300-$17,100.