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12×24 Garages: What You Should Know
Are you looking for a space to store your vehicle plus a little space to tinker around? Then you may want to consider the 12×24 portable garage. The 12×24 garage is a compact garage that offers enough space for one average-sized vehicle, plus a bit of extra space for a workbench and a few other garden tools. Get even more out of your garage by adding loft space or a full attic.
In this post we will cover the following:
- What are some “don’t miss” features on a portable garage?
- What can I fit into a 12×24 Single Car Garage?
- How can I get more space out of my 12×24 Garage?
- What is the price of a 12×24 Portable Garage?
- Where can I find a portable garage near me?
#1. What are some “don’t miss” features on a portable garage?
A Heavy Floor is a must for a 12×24 portable garage. Without having a proper garage floor it can stress the floor out causing it to not hold up in the long run.
A proper example of what a garage floor should look like is a 12″ on the center floor joist, however, if you want to go more heavy-duty, an 8″ on the center will give you the weight you need.
A Pressure Treated Garage Floor
A pressure treated floor is another valuable addition to include on your 12×24 prefab garage. These types of floors will help slow down natural decay and they also have properties that help resist termites, fungus, and many other properties that cause degradation.
Ventilation and Temperature Control for your Garage
Venting is a very popular option on a 12×24 portable garage. Choose between gable vents or ridge vent to keep the interior of your new portable garage cooler during the hot days of summer.
Another great option to consider is TechShield Sheathing. This product has a foil backed interior which helps deflect heat waves coming from the roof of your garage. This, combined with venting makes a huge difference in keeping your portable garage temperature-controlled and comfortable. If you were to build a workspace inside of your 12×24 prefab garage, you would want ventilation to be cool in the summer but stay warm in the winter.
#2. What can I fit into a 12×24 Single Car Garage?
It depends on your roof style, a bigger and wider roof means more space. For starters, a 12×24 garage is good for one average-sized car along with some extra workspace. As seen in the image on the left, one average-sized vehicle, a four-wheeler, and a workbench were all able to fit in the 12×24 portable garage.
Want to learn how to get more space out of your 12×24 garage? Keep reading!
#3. How can I get more space out of my 12×24 Garage?
That might sound like a strange question! Doesn’t every 12×24 have 288 square feet of space? True, but there are things to do that can help make more space inside the building. Read on to find out more.
One easy and very cost-effective thing you can do for more space in a 12×24 portable garage is to add a loft space. A loft space allows you to store items overhead so it does not clutter the walking area. Since this space is wasted space otherwise, you can get more out of the same 288 square feet of the building. Adding a loft to your 12×24 one-car garage will not only give you more space, however, but it will also add value to your garage if you ever decide to sell it in the future.
In addition, roof styles can make a big difference in how much overhead space you will get with a loft. You can read about different garage roof styles in this article.
Next, we’ll show you a few roof styles and highlight the differences between them. Please note that not all of these styles may be available in your local area.
12X24 2 STORY WORKSHOP GARAGE
This 2 story garage in a 12×24 can give you nearly double the amount of interior space. It comes with a full second floor and a stairway for easy access. Add Shed Dormers to your 12×24 Garage and you could create a getaway, business shed or a man cave on the second floor.
View the 2 Story Workshop Garage
12X24 PREMIER DUTCH BARN GARAGE
The Dutch Barn 12×24 Garage is your second best choice for adding extra overhead storage space. A loft on either end and even one in the middle can add lots of extra space and help keep your garage more organized.
View the Premier Dutch Barn Garage
#4. What is the price of a 12×24 Portable Garage?
The pricing of a 12×24 garage varies from around $7,278 to over $30,255 depending on garage design, style, and options, If you want the most economical 12×24 garage, then consider the economy garage. Below are a few 12×24 garage prices to give you a taste.
12X24 STANDARD WORKSHOP GARAGE
Prices for the 12×24 start around $7,278 with LP SmartSide and paint colors of your choice.
12X24 PREMIER WORKSHOP GARAGE
The Premier 12×24 Garage has a starting price of around $11,135 (dormer and cupola not included)
12X24 LEGACY 2 STORY WORKSHOP GARAGE
With the Legacy Two Story Garage, you almost get double space. Prices for a garage in a 12×24 size start around $17,234
12X24 STANDARD MAXIBARN GARAGE
Featured here is a MaxiBarn with vinyl siding. This garage will protect your stuff for a long time! The price starts at $7,461 with wood siding.
12X24 STANDARD SALTBOX GARAGE
This 12×24 saltbox garage will give you all the space you need for your one-car garage while adding an amazing outer look to your portable garage. Price starts at around $7,920 with wood siding.
#5. Where can I find a 12×24 portable garage near me?
Sheds Unlimited
You can also trust Sheds Unlimited to build your new 12×24 one-car garage. We have been giving people the storage spaces they have dreamed of for 31 years now! Learn more about Sheds Unlimited and all of the previous we have completed and maybe consider buying your future 12×24 prefab garage from us.
Sheds Unlimited delivers sheds and garages to Pennsylvania and its surrounding states including Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and even a few states beyond.
Other Local 12×24 Garage Builders Near You
The USA is a big country and Sheds Unlimited cannot affordably send portable garages all over the USA. Here are a few companies we recommend that are out of the Sheds Unlimited radius:
Overholt and Sons in Western Kentucky
Esh’s Utility Buildings in Central Kentucky and Tennessee
Montana Structures in Montana
Countryside Sheds in Oregon
We hope you enjoyed reading about the 12×24 prefab garage. The 12×24 single-vehicle garage is a very popular building for a single-vehicle. You could take your garage a step farther and wire up your garage shed with electricity. If you need any further assistance, please contact us and we will be sure to help you find the dream garage you are looking for. Or if your curious about garage permits in PA, check out our article.
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Our Sheds Unlimited experience began on their informative website. We used their on-line design tool to create our shed, and the project flowed smoothly from design to delivery. Our site is very steep, and I
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Our Sheds Unlimited experience began on their informative website. We used their on-line design tool to create our shed, and the project flowed smoothly from design to delivery. Our site is very steep, and I truly doubted they would be able to deliver our 12’ X 14’ shed. They committed to delivery after reviewing pictures of our narrow street and steep hillside yard. Nate is a master equipment operator. He had our shed sitting perfectly level on our pad about 30 minutes after arrival. I was amazed by what he could with their specialized equipment. Fantastic work Sheds Unlimited!!
Matt
Duncannon, PA
August 12, 2024
What can I say about Sheds Unlimited that hasn’t been said? The process to design what I wanted could not have been easier, the delivery was spot on time and the installation crew (Gideon, Joshua
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What can I say about Sheds Unlimited that hasn’t been said? The process to design what I wanted could not have been easier, the delivery was spot on time and the installation crew (Gideon, Joshua and Leroy) was awesome! I could not say enough good things about Sheds Unlimited, I highly recommend them!
Jonathan Golding
Howell, NJ
September 12, 2023
I started this process of building a garage 2-3 years ago. I called local builders. Two of them never returned my calls, and one guy chewed me out for finding his number on the web
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I started this process of building a garage 2-3 years ago. I called local builders. Two of them never returned my calls, and one guy chewed me out for finding his number on the web and calling him without being referred by someone. I’m not kidding, this is how the building contractor experience is right now in New England. My web searches always turned up Sheds Unlimited and I saw that they had stories from folks in New England who had used them to build garages even though they are in Pennsylvania. I decided to go through the quote process. There was a similar shed & garage company closer to my home in New England so I got quotes from both of them for similar garages. The New England company quoted me a number that was 2 1/2 times higher than Sheds Unlimited quote. I decided to go with Sheds Unlimited. I worked with Sergey in sales over many emails on exactly what I wanted. There was never a moment when he seemed bothered or impatient by my questions and my changes. Everything was possible and everything had a clear dollar amount, the sale never felt rushed. I finally decided on a design and paid the deposit. The local permit process went smoothly with the plans I purchased from Sheds Unlimited. The process of getting a foundation and pad from a local contractor was probably the most difficult part of the process. Contractors that do concrete work, are used to working with builders, not private homeowners. But I found a guy and gave him the plan and I eventually got a nice pad and foundation. I told Michael from Sheds Unlimited the pad was ready and I expected to wait 10+ weeks since it was now summertime. I got the call only 5 weeks later from Gideon the project manager that they were ready. On the scheduled day Nathan and his crew of 3 young, hard working Amish carpenters arrived and discovered that my driveway was the worst-case scenario. They could not get their very long and heavy trailer up our driveway due to the tightness of the turn and narrowness of the driveway. So they had to unload everything from the trailer at the road to my build site which is about 900 feet from the public road. They dealt with local vehicle traffic, and unhelpful local police. The young crew had to run back and forth the 900 feet to walk alongside the forklift to make sure the preconstructed structural members did not swing into trees. Not once did they show any frustration or anger. Nathan was still positive and smiling when I talked with him about it later. So after all this arrival difficulty, when they finally starting constructing the garage, it went up incredibly fast. Every worker knew their part. There was no question about what they should be doing. They practically got the whole 2-story 2 car garage up in one day even after the delay from the driveway issues. They only stopped for the day when torrential rain finally started. They showed up at 5:30 AM the next day and finished the job. I can’t say enough great things about what I witnessed with this construction crew. Like I said, I have never seen anything like them in 26 years of hiring various contractors for home projects.
If you are considering a garage or shed, don’t even think twice. Contact Sheds Unlimited today. I guarantee you have never worked with any company as satisfying as them.
If you are considering a garage or shed, don’t even think twice. Contact Sheds Unlimited today. I guarantee you have never worked with any company as satisfying as them.
Eric C.
Eliot, ME
August 15, 2023
Our experience with ShedsUnlimited was the best experience we have ever had with a construction contractor. From the initial estimate through the final product, they were great to work with and went above and beyond
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Our experience with ShedsUnlimited was the best experience we have ever had with a construction contractor. From the initial estimate through the final product, they were great to work with and went above and beyond on several things. When our local county had questions on the design for permitting, ShedsUnlimited worked directly with them, answering all their questions and moving the project forward. When the county decided (after the fact) that one window needed safety film added, ShedsUnlimited took care of that as well at no cost to us. The overall process went exactly as the website describes, and our 54×24 building was exactly as promised, with the efficient, friendly team completing the assembly in just 2 days! The materials and construction quality were excellent. A large, well-constructed building for significantly less money than a local contractor would charge! I highly recommend ShedsUnlimited for any size building project.
Philip Fawcett
Marshall, VA
August 15, 2023
The driver Sam JR did an outstanding job in maneuvering the shed to my foundation pad. The workmanship on the shed was excellent from ordering to delivery it was seamless From Joe calciano
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Yonkers, NY
November 4, 2022
Everyone is super helpful and pleasant. We customized a potting shed to make it our backyard oasis in the city. The process was painless. When we had a problem they worked very hard to make
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Everyone is super helpful and pleasant. We customized a potting shed to make it our backyard oasis in the city. The process was painless. When we had a problem they worked very hard to make it right.
Our shed is just perfect and we practically live in it all summer.
Our shed is just perfect and we practically live in it all summer.
John & Pam
Little Neck, NY
October 26, 2022
Smooth operation. Really liked the design software on the website so I could see what my shed would look like before ordering. Had helpful salesman and delivery was smooth. Good job!
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Jenkintown, PA
August 29, 2022