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(2026 Estimator&#8217;s Guide)<\/h1>\n      <p class=\"pb-hero-lead\">The cost to build a garage in Canada runs $30,000 to $80,000 for a detached double garage in 2026, about $50 to $175 per sq ft. An estimator breaks down every line: slab, framing, roofing, door, and the permit costs quotes skip.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"pb-hero-meta\">\n        <div class=\"pb-who\">\n          <div class=\"pb-avatar\">PE<\/div>\n          <div>By the estimating team at <strong>Phoenix Estimations Inc.<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>Updated <strong>July 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n        <div><strong>9 min<\/strong> read<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pb-hero-actions\" aria-label=\"Primary contact actions\">\n        <a class=\"pb-btn accent\" href=\"\/contact-us\">Request a Free Estimate<\/a>\n        <a class=\"pb-btn ghost\" href=\"#pb-worked-estimate\">See a Worked Example<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pb-stat-strip\" aria-label=\"Key garage building stats\">\n        <div><strong>$30k&ndash;$80k<\/strong><span>Detached double garage<\/span><\/div>\n        <div><strong>$50&ndash;$175<\/strong><span>Per sq ft (2026)<\/span><\/div>\n        <div><strong>3&ndash;6 wks<\/strong><span>Typical build time<\/span><\/div>\n        <div><strong>10&ndash;20%<\/strong><span>Of budget is the slab<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"pb-shell\">\n    <div class=\"pb-wrap pb-shell-grid\">\n\n      <nav class=\"pb-toc pb-reveal\" id=\"pb-toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\n        <details class=\"pb-toc-details\" open>\n          <summary><h4>On this page<\/h4><\/summary>\n          <ol>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-cost-by-type\">Cost by garage type<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-cost-by-size\">Cost by garage size<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-breakdown\">Line-by-line breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-worked-estimate\">A real worked estimate<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-attached-detached\">Attached vs detached<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-hidden-costs\">Costs quotes leave out<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-upgrades\">Popular upgrades &amp; costs<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-save\">Ways to cut the cost<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-resources\">Resources &amp; references<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#pb-related\">Related reading<\/a><\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n        <\/details>\n      <\/nav>\n\n      <article class=\"pb-article\">\n\n        <div class=\"pb-answer\">\n          The <strong>cost to build a garage in Canada<\/strong> runs <strong>$30,000 to $80,000<\/strong> for a standard detached double garage in 2026, which works out to roughly <strong>$50 to $175 per square foot<\/strong> depending on finish level. A basic single detached garage starts near $22,000, an attached double addition typically runs $45,000 to $95,000, and a garage with a loft or suite above can pass $150,000. The spread comes down to three levers: foundation type, whether it attaches to the house, and what you put above and inside it.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p class=\"pb-lead\">We prepare estimates and material takeoffs for garage builds across Canada, so instead of one vague number, we will break the true cost down the way an estimator does: by type, by size, and line by line from the concrete slab up, including the development permits and site costs most quotes conveniently forget.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-cost-by-type\">Cost to build a garage in Canada by type<\/h2>\n        <p>Garage type is the first budget decision. Here is where 2026 pricing sits for complete builds, including foundation, structure, roofing, and a standard overhead door:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pb-tbl-wrap\">\n          <table>\n            <thead>\n              <tr><th>Garage type<\/th><th>Typical size<\/th><th class=\"num\">2026 cost range<\/th><\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><td>Single detached<\/td><td>12&times;22 ft (264 sq ft)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$22k&ndash;$40k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Double detached<\/td><td>22&times;24 ft (528 sq ft)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$30k&ndash;$80k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Attached single (addition)<\/td><td>12&times;22 ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">$28k&ndash;$55k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Attached double (addition)<\/td><td>22&times;24 ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">$45k&ndash;$95k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Detached with loft \/ storage truss<\/td><td>24&times;24 ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">$55k&ndash;$110k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Garage with suite above (laneway-style)<\/td><td>24&times;26 ft + suite<\/td><td class=\"num\">$150k&ndash;$300k+<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Prefab \/ kit garage (installed on your slab)<\/td><td>varies<\/td><td class=\"num\">$15k&ndash;$45k<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>The garage-with-suite line deserves a note: once habitable space goes above a garage, the project stops being a garage and becomes a small building, with insulation, fire separation, HVAC, and full residential code applying. Budget it like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixestimations.com\/blog\/cost-to-build-a-house-in-canada\/\">cost to build a house in Canada<\/a>, not like a shed.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-cost-by-size\">Cost to build a garage by size<\/h2>\n        <p>For standard detached builds at a mid-range finish, here is what size translates to in 2026:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pb-tbl-wrap\">\n          <table>\n            <thead>\n              <tr><th>Garage size<\/th><th class=\"num\">Square feet<\/th><th class=\"num\">2026 cost range<\/th><\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><td>12&times;20 ft (compact single)<\/td><td class=\"num\">240<\/td><td class=\"num\">$20k&ndash;$34k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>14&times;22 ft (single + storage)<\/td><td class=\"num\">308<\/td><td class=\"num\">$24k&ndash;$42k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>20&times;20 ft (small double)<\/td><td class=\"num\">400<\/td><td class=\"num\">$28k&ndash;$56k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>22&times;24 ft (standard double)<\/td><td class=\"num\">528<\/td><td class=\"num\">$32k&ndash;$72k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>24&times;28 ft (oversized double)<\/td><td class=\"num\">672<\/td><td class=\"num\">$40k&ndash;$90k<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>26&times;36 ft (triple \/ workshop)<\/td><td class=\"num\">936<\/td><td class=\"num\">$55k&ndash;$130k<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"pb-note\">Ranges are CAD, complete detached builds. Cost per square foot drops as size grows because the door, permit, and mobilization costs spread across more area.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-breakdown\">Cost to build a garage in Canada: line-by-line breakdown<\/h2>\n        <p>When we do a takeoff on a garage, every trade gets its own line. Here is how a standard detached double splits in 2026:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pb-tbl-wrap\">\n          <table>\n            <thead>\n              <tr><th>Line item<\/th><th class=\"num\">2026 cost range<\/th><th class=\"num\">Budget share<\/th><\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><td>Site prep + excavation<\/td><td class=\"num\">$1.5k&ndash;$5k<\/td><td class=\"num\">4&ndash;8%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Concrete slab + grade beams (4&ndash;6 in)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$8&ndash;$14 \/ sq ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">10&ndash;20%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Framing (walls + roof trusses)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$12&ndash;$25 \/ sq ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">20&ndash;30%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Roofing (shingles, underlayment)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$5&ndash;$9 \/ sq ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">8&ndash;12%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Siding + exterior finish<\/td><td class=\"num\">$6&ndash;$14 \/ sq ft<\/td><td class=\"num\">10&ndash;15%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Overhead garage door (16 ft, insulated + opener)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$2.5k&ndash;$6k<\/td><td class=\"num\">6&ndash;10%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Entry door + window<\/td><td class=\"num\">$800&ndash;$2.5k<\/td><td class=\"num\">2&ndash;4%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Electrical (panel run, lights, outlets)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$2k&ndash;$6k<\/td><td class=\"num\">5&ndash;10%<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Permit + drawings<\/td><td class=\"num\">$500&ndash;$2.5k<\/td><td class=\"num\">2&ndash;4%<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>The two lines that decide whether your build lands at the low or high end are the slab and the framing package. Concrete pricing is volatile and regional, which is why we run a dedicated <a href=\"\/concrete-estimating-services\">concrete estimating takeoff<\/a> on every garage, and lumber pricing moves enough season to season that a current <a href=\"\/lumber-takeoff-services\">lumber takeoff<\/a> can swing a quote by thousands.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-worked-estimate\">A real worked estimate: 22&times;24 detached double in Alberta<\/h2>\n        <p>Here is how a real estimate comes together for a standard 528 sq ft detached double garage in Calgary, mid-range finish, insulated door, sub-panel from the house:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pb-tbl-wrap\">\n          <table>\n            <thead>\n              <tr><th>Line item<\/th><th class=\"num\">Estimated cost<\/th><\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n              <tr><td>Site prep, excavation, gravel base<\/td><td class=\"num\">$3,200<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Concrete slab with thickened edge (528 sq ft)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$5,800<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Framing: walls + engineered trusses<\/td><td class=\"num\">$9,600<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Roofing: architectural shingles<\/td><td class=\"num\">$3,400<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Siding: vinyl + soffit, fascia, eaves<\/td><td class=\"num\">$5,100<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>16 ft insulated overhead door + opener<\/td><td class=\"num\">$3,600<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Man door + window<\/td><td class=\"num\">$1,400<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Electrical: sub-panel, lights, outlets, exterior plug<\/td><td class=\"num\">$3,300<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Permit + site drawings<\/td><td class=\"num\">$1,100<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr><td>Disposal + contingency (8%)<\/td><td class=\"num\">$2,900<\/td><\/tr>\n              <tr class=\"pb-total-row\"><td>Estimated total<\/td><td class=\"num\">$39,400<\/td><\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n          <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>That lands in the middle of the double-garage band for a Prairie market. The same build in the GTA or Metro Vancouver typically prices 15 to 25 percent higher on labour alone. Add in-floor heat, insulation and drywall, and a heater, and this becomes a $52,000 to $58,000 project.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-attached-detached\">Attached vs detached: which costs more?<\/h2>\n        <p>Counterintuitively, an attached garage usually costs <strong>more per square foot<\/strong> than a detached one, even though it shares a wall. Tying into the house means matching the existing roofline and siding, cutting into the structure, adding a fire-rated wall and door between garage and living space (required by code), and often relocating services. Detached builds are simpler structures on their own slab, which is why they dominate laneway and infill lots. The detached premium shows up instead on the site side: a longer electrical run, and in some municipalities a separate development permit with setback rules that decide where the garage can sit on your lot.<\/p>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-hidden-costs\">The costs most garage quotes leave out<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"pb-callout tip\">\n          <span class=\"pb-tag\">&#9998; Estimator&#8217;s tip<\/span>\n          <strong>Check your municipal zoning before you fall in love with a size.<\/strong> Nearly every Canadian municipality regulates detached garages through setbacks from property lines, maximum lot coverage, and height limits, and many require a development permit on top of the building permit. An estimate for a 24&times;28 garage is worthless if your lot only permits 22&times;24. Confirm zoning first; it costs nothing and prevents the most expensive redesign of all, the one after drawings are done.\n        <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"pb-check\">\n          <li><strong>Demolition of the old garage.<\/strong> Tearing down and disposing of an existing structure runs $3,000 to $8,000, more if the old slab must be broken out.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Driveway tie-in.<\/strong> New aprons and driveway extensions are almost never in the garage quote, and concrete or asphalt work adds $2,000 to $10,000.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Electrical service capacity.<\/strong> Older 60 or 100 amp house panels may not support a garage sub-panel plus an EV charger without a service upgrade.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Frost considerations.<\/strong> In most of Canada, attached garages and any garage with footings need frost-depth foundations; a floating slab is not always allowed. Local code decides, not the contractor&#8217;s preference.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Eavestrough and drainage.<\/strong> Roof water has to go somewhere that is not your neighbour&#8217;s lot; grading and downspout runs are a real line.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-upgrades\">Popular garage upgrades and what they cost<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"pb-check\">\n          <li><strong>Insulation + drywall + heat:<\/strong> $6,000 to $15,000 turns a cold shell into a year-round workspace, a popular upgrade everywhere winter is serious.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>EV charger rough-in or install:<\/strong> $600 to $2,500 depending on panel capacity and run length. Cheapest to do during the build, not after.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Epoxy floor coating:<\/strong> $4 to $8 per sq ft installed.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Storage loft (attic trusses):<\/strong> $2,500 to $7,000 extra at framing stage, dramatically more as a retrofit.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>In-floor radiant heat:<\/strong> $8 to $15 per sq ft, decided before the slab pours, impossible after.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-save\">Ways to cut the cost to build a garage<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"pb-check\">\n          <li><strong>Stick to standard dimensions.<\/strong> 22&times;24 and 24&times;24 use stock truss and door sizes; odd dimensions price like custom work.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Choose a floating slab where code allows.<\/strong> On detached builds in permitting municipalities, it saves thousands over frost walls.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Rough-in now, finish later.<\/strong> Conduit for a future EV charger or loft wiring costs almost nothing during framing.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Compare a quality prefab kit<\/strong> against stick-built quotes for basic shells; on simple builds they can compete.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Get a materials takeoff before tendering.<\/strong> Knowing your exact concrete and lumber quantities lets you compare contractor bids line by line, which is exactly what our <a href=\"\/construction-takeoff-services\">construction takeoff services<\/a> deliver.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"pb-faq\">\n          <details class=\"pb-faq-item\" open>\n            <summary>How much does it cost to build a garage in Canada in 2026?<\/summary>\n            <div class=\"pb-a\">A standard detached double garage costs $30,000 to $80,000 in 2026, roughly $50 to $175 per square foot. Singles start near $22,000, attached doubles run $45,000 to $95,000, and garages with suites above can exceed $150,000.<\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"pb-faq-item\">\n            <summary>Do I need a permit to build a garage in Canada?<\/summary>\n            <div class=\"pb-a\">Yes, in virtually all municipalities a building permit is required, and many also require a development permit governing setbacks, lot coverage, and height. Detached structures under a small size threshold (often around 10 square metres) may be exempt, which excludes any real garage.<\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"pb-faq-item\">\n            <summary>Is it cheaper to build an attached or detached garage?<\/summary>\n            <div class=\"pb-a\">Detached garages are usually cheaper per square foot. Attached builds must tie into the house structure and roofline and require fire separation from living space, which adds cost despite the shared wall.<\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"pb-faq-item\">\n            <summary>How much does a concrete garage slab cost?<\/summary>\n            <div class=\"pb-a\">A 4 to 6 inch reinforced slab runs $8 to $14 per square foot in 2026, so $4,500 to $7,500 for a standard double garage, including base preparation. Frost walls or grade beams add to that where required.<\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"pb-faq-item\">\n            <summary>How long does it take to build a garage?<\/summary>\n            <div class=\"pb-a\">Once the permit is issued, a standard detached garage takes three to six weeks: about a week for site work and the slab (plus curing), one to two weeks for framing, roofing, and siding, and the rest for doors, electrical, and finishing.<\/div>\n          <\/details>\n          <details class=\"pb-faq-item\">\n            <summary>Does building a garage add value to a home in Canada?<\/summary>\n            <div class=\"pb-a\">Yes. In most Canadian markets a double garage is a buyer expectation, and homes without one sell at a discount. 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Verify current requirements with your municipality, as rules vary locally:<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pb-res-grid\">\n          <a class=\"pb-res\" href=\"https:\/\/nrc.canada.ca\/en\/certifications-evaluations-standards\/codes-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div class=\"pb-src\">National Building Code (Codes Canada)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-d\">The model code provinces adopt for garage foundations, structure, and fire separation.<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-res\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ontarios-building-code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div class=\"pb-src\">Ontario&#8217;s Building Code<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-d\">Permit requirements for accessory structures and attached garages in Ontario.<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-res\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/en\/subjects-start\/construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div class=\"pb-src\">Statistics Canada<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-d\">Construction price indices tracking concrete, lumber, and labour cost movement.<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-res\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div class=\"pb-src\">CMHC<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-d\">Guidance on accessory dwelling units for garages with suites above.<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2 id=\"pb-related\">Related reading &amp; services<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"pb-related-grid\">\n          <a class=\"pb-rcard\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixestimations.com\/blog\/cost-to-build-a-house-in-canada\/\">\n            <div class=\"pb-k\">Guide<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-t\">Cost to build a house in Canada<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-rcard\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixestimations.com\/blog\/cost-to-finish-a-basement-in-ontario\/\">\n            <div class=\"pb-k\">Guide<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-t\">Basement finishing cost in Ontario<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-rcard\" href=\"\/concrete-estimating-services\">\n            <div class=\"pb-k\">Service<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-t\">Concrete estimating services<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-rcard\" href=\"\/lumber-takeoff-services\">\n            <div class=\"pb-k\">Service<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-t\">Lumber takeoff services<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-rcard\" href=\"\/roofing-estimating-services\">\n            <div class=\"pb-k\">Service<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-t\">Roofing estimating services<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n          <a class=\"pb-rcard\" href=\"\/contact-us\">\n            <div class=\"pb-k\">Get started<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pb-t\">Request a free estimate<\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"pb-author\">\n          <div class=\"pb-avatar\">PE<\/div>\n          <div>\n            <h4>About Phoenix Estimations Inc.<\/h4>\n            <p>Phoenix Estimations provides professional construction cost estimating and quantity takeoff services for contractors, builders, and homeowners across Canada and the USA. 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