How Much Does It Cost To Build A Double Garage In South Africa

What is A Double Garage ?

A garage that can hold two vehicles.

How Much Does It Cost To Build A Double Garage In South Africa?

The cost of constructing a brick garage can be between R150,000 – R400,000, depending upon its size and the kind of roofing you install.

A single brick garage will cost in the area of R200,000, while a double brick garage can cost as much as R400,000 with electrical power and other functions included.

How much does it cost to put in a double garage?

A double garage will generally be twice the amount of a single-car garage. The brick double garage cost may vary, but expect to pay R600731.39 including the cost of electricity.

An extra-large garage can cost up to R1501828.48 with electricity and amenities, though the price varies based on the size.

What is the average size of a double garage in South Africa?

The minimum dimensions of a double garage size in South Africa measures about 5.5 m wide and 5 m long.

For a standard double garage, the size is 6 m x 6 m (allowing a bit more legroom around the car for customer convenience) with a 5.2 m door width.

Can I build my own garage?

Building a garage by yourself is a serious project but can be done with enough motivation, planning, and knowledge.

By taking on the project yourself or contracting out portions of it, you could save money over hiring a full-service general contractor.

Do I need planning permission to build a double garage?

You can build a garage or outbuilding on your property without planning permission as long as it’s of a reasonable size – no higher than 4 metres.

Do bear in mind though that outbuildings cannot take up more than half of the land around the original property.

How big can a double garage be without planning permission?

25 square metresYou do not need planning permission for this type of garage or shed as long as the floor area on its own or in conjunction with any similar structures is limited to 25 square metres.

The new garage or shed should not reduce the open space at the back or side of the house to less than 25 square metres.