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What's the difference between a prefab garage and a site-built garage?

The Short Answer

A prefab (or portable) garage is built in a shop by experienced builders and delivered to your property as a finished structure. A site-built garage is constructed on-site by contractors, typically on a poured concrete foundation with permits and inspections.

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The biggest differences are time, cost, and complexity. A prefab garage can be on your property in days for a fraction of what a site-built garage costs. No contractors to schedule, no concrete to pour, no weeks of construction in your yard. A site-built garage offers more flexibility on size and can be attached to your home or tied into utilities, but you're looking at $20,000 to $40,000+ and months of work.

For standalone storage, a workshop, or vehicle protection, a prefab garage gets you there faster and for a lot less. Our garages are Amish-built with the same craftsmanship and quality you'd want from any construction project.

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