Garage design tool
Vehicles
Start with what you park.
Small SUV, Small SUV: they fit
Vehicle 1: Small SUV
2025 Toyota RAV4: 15' 7/8" long, 6' 1" wide, 5' 7-1/4" tall.
Vehicle 2: Small SUV
2025 Toyota RAV4: 15' 7/8" long, 6' 1" wide, 5' 7-1/4" tall.
Room beside each vehicle
Workbench
Storage shelves
Your vehicles fit this garage
- Across, inside23' 5" for 19' 8"
- Depth, inside23' 5" for 19' 7/8"
- Door 19' x 7' door takes the small suv
- Door 29' x 7' door takes the small suv
Vehicle sizes are the makers' figures without mirrors (SIZE-05). We plan 30 in beside each vehicle, a 36 in lane at the back and 12 in to the closed door (SIZE-06). The check compares each vehicle's body footprint with these clearances. It does not model mirrors, open doors or turning.
Size
Size the garage.
24' x 24', 9 ft walls, 2x4
Cars
Width (truss span)
Length
Wall height
Studs, 16 in on center
Width is the truss span, across the ridge. Walls are 9' 1-1/8" to the top plate; a 7 ft door wants 9 ft walls, an 8 ft door 10 ft, a 12 ft RV door 14 ft and a 14 ft RV door 16 ft. Walls over 10 ft are drawn in 2x6 and go to an engineer for the studs and bracing.
Doors
Garage doors, walk doors and windows.
9x7, 9x7, 1 walk, 2 windows
Door 1: 9' x 7'
Wall
Width
Height
Door 2: 9' x 7'
Wall
Width
Height
Walk doors, 36 x 80 in
Windows, 3 x 3 ft
Drag the arrow on a door or window to slide it along its wall, or click a wall in the 3D view to add one there. Headers come from the code table; past it the header goes to your beam supplier.
Roof
Roof and attic.
Gable 6/12
Roof shape
Pitch
Eave overhang
Rake overhang
Attic storage
Extras
Workshop and porch.
No bench, no porch
Workshop
Porch roof
Site
Where you build.
30 psf snow, 115 mph B, 36 in frost
Building in
Ground snow load
Wind speed (ultimate)
Exposure
Frost depth
Distance to the lot line
Wall facing the lot line
Your building department gives the loads and the frost depth for your address. Local approval not checked.
- Size
- 24' x 24'
- Area
- 576 sq ft
- Trusses
- 13
- Concrete
- 11.5 yd
- Labor
- 105 to 155 h
Drag to turn the garage · Pinch or scroll to zoom · Click a wall to add a door or window
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Materials and prices
Materials: about $12,500, $8,045.05 at shelf prices + $4,485.00 estimated from sourced ranges (exact sum $12,530.05). Labor if hired, a broad reference: $11,520 to $28,800. Not included: sales tax, delivery, permits, site work and excavation, engineering, electrical, door openers, paint and equipment rental.
| Qty | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| 11.5 cubic yards | Ready-mix concrete, 3,500 psi, air-entrained 5 to 7%Estimate: $119 to $147 per cubic yard (ready-mix concrete, delivered, full truck), HomeGuide, concrete cost per yard, Jan 2026; this line $1,369 to $1,691. Check: a load under 10 cubic yards adds about $53 per yard (same source). | est. $1,530 |
| 7.9 cubic yards | Crushed stone base under the slab, 4 inEstimate: $15 to $75 per cubic yard (bulk crushed stone or gravel), HomeGuide, crushed stone and gravel prices, Dec 2025; this line $119 to $593. Check: delivery adds $10 to $25 per ton beyond a free 5-ton, 5-mile minimum (same source). | est. $356 |
| 11 pieces | Rebar #4, 20 ft1/2-in x 20-ft Steel #4 Rebar, model 158304. $14.28 per 20 ft bar. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 25, 2026. | $157.08 |
| 28 pieces | Anchor bolts, 1/2 x 10 in, with nut and washerHillman 1/2-in x 10-in Galvanized Exterior Coarse Thread Anchor Bolt, model 260262. $1.98 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 25, 2026. Closest match: the listing does not say whether a nut and washer come with the bolt. | $55.44 |
| Lumber | ||
| 1 board | 2x4 pressure-treated, 8 ftWeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Lumber, model 291224. $4.88 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $4.88 |
| 1 board | 2x4 pressure-treated, 12 ftWeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Lumber, model 253920. $10.08 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $10.08 |
| 4 boards | 2x4 pressure-treated, 16 ftWeatherShield 2 in. x 4 in. x 16 ft. #2 Prime Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Lumber, model 253920. $14.78 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $59.12 |
| 6 boards | 2x12 framing lumber, 10 ft2X12X10 SYP, model SYP21210. $16.45 each. Summertown Metals price list, Hayden, Alabama store, Oct 13, 2026. | $98.70 |
| 2 boards | 2x8 framing lumber, 8 ft2 in. x 8 in. x 8 ft. #2 Premium Grade Southern Yellow Pine Dimensional Lumber, model 689238. $10.25 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $20.50 |
| 1 board | 2x8 framing lumber, 10 ft2 in. x 8 in. x 10 ft. #2 Premium Grade Southern Yellow Pine Dimensional Lumber, model 689246. $12.82 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $12.82 |
| 4 boards | 2x6 framing lumber, 8 ft2 in. x 6 in. x 8 ft. #2 Premium Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 96032. $8.62 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $34.48 |
| 2 boards | 2x6 framing lumber, 10 ft2 in. x 6 in. x 10 ft. #2 Premium Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 058444. $10.75 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $21.50 |
| 2 boards | 2x6 framing lumber, 12 ft2 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. #2 Premium Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 058445. $12.92 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $25.84 |
| 2 boards | 2x6 framing lumber, 16 ft2 in. x 6 in. x 16 ft. #2 Premium Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 058447. $17.22 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $34.44 |
| 4 boards | 2x4 framing lumber, 8 ft2 in. x 4 in. x 96 in. #2 Premium Grade KD-HT Stud, model 058449. $4.25 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $17.00 |
| 68 boards | 2x4 framing lumber, 10 ft2 in. x 4 in. x 10 ft. #2 Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 6091. $7.36 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $500.48 |
| 12 boards | 2x4 framing lumber, 12 ft2 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. #2 Premium Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 058440. $8.84 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $106.08 |
| 14 boards | 2x4 framing lumber, 16 ft2 in. x 4 in. x 16 ft. #2 Grade SPF Dimensional Lumber, model 6091. $11.78 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $164.92 |
| 8 boards | 1x6 fascia board, primed, 8 ft1 in. x 6 in. x 8 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board, model 280552. $15.92 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $127.36 |
| 6 boards | 1x6 fascia board, primed, 12 ftPrimeLinx 1x6x12 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board, model 253192. $24.36 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $146.16 |
| 6 boards | 1x4 trim board, primed, 8 ftPrimeLinx 1 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Joint Primed Board, model 252978. $10.22 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $61.32 |
| 1 board | 1x4 trim board, primed, 12 ftTrim Board Primed Finger-Joint (Common: 1 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft.; Actual: .719 in. x 3.5 in. x 144 in.), model 590599. $16.23 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $16.23 |
| 9 boards | 1x4 trim board, primed, 16 ftCMPC 1 in. x 4 in. x 16 ft. Radiata Pine Finger Primed Softwood Boards, model 253266. $21.46 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $193.14 |
| Trusses | ||
| 11 trusses | Common trussesEstimate: $100 to $300 per truss (wood truss, 4/12 to 6/12, material only), HomeGuide, roof truss prices by span, Jan 2026; this line $1,100 to $3,300. Check: Summertown Metals lists stock 30 ft 4/12 wood trusses at $139 to $153.60 and 40 ft at $200 to $213.52 (5 ft spacing, read Oct 13, 2026); trusses for your loads and spacing come from the truss maker's quote. | est. $2,200 |
| 2 trusses | Gable-end trussesEstimate: $100 to $300 per truss (wood truss, 4/12 to 6/12, material only), HomeGuide, roof truss prices by span, Jan 2026; this line $200 to $600. Check: Summertown Metals lists stock 30 ft 4/12 wood trusses at $139 to $153.60 and 40 ft at $200 to $213.52 (5 ft spacing, read Oct 13, 2026); trusses for your loads and spacing come from the truss maker's quote. | est. $400 |
| Sheathing and siding | ||
| 31 sheets | Panel siding, APA-rated plywood, 19/32 in, 4 x 8 ftPlytanium Plywood Siding Panel T1-11 8 IN OC (Nominal: 19/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.), model 113699. $46.78 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $1,450.18 |
| 11 pieces | Z-flashing for the siding joint, 10 ftUnion Corrugating 2.0-in x 0.63-in x 120.0-in Galvanized steel Z Flashing, model GZ. $3.48 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $38.28 |
| 26 sheets | OSB roof sheathing, 7/16 in, 4 x 8 ftOSB 7/16 Application as 4ft. X 8 ft. Sheathing Panel, model 386081. $13.63 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $354.38 |
| 3 packs | Panel sheathing clips (H-clips), 7/16 in, pack of 50Simpson Strong-Tie PSCL 7/16 in. 20-Gauge Galvanized Panel Sheathing Clip (50-Qty), model PSCL 7/16-R50. $12.22 per pack of 50. 1 x per pack of 50. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 8, 2026. | $12.22 |
| Roofing | ||
| 1 roll | Synthetic roof underlayment, roll of about 900 sq ftTAMKO Synthetic Guard 42-in x 286-ft 905.67-sq ft Synthetic Roof Underlayment, model SG10-TMCO. $108 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $108.00 |
| 24 bundles | Asphalt shingles, bundle of about 33 sq ftGAF Timberline HDZ Cliffside Algae Resistant Architectural Roof Shingles (33.33-sq ft per Bundle), model 0409214. $51.98 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $1,247.52 |
| 1 bundle | Starter strip shingles, bundle of 120 ftGAF Pro-Start Black Starter Roof Shingles (120-lin ft per Bundle), model 1126000. $54.98 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $54.98 |
| 1 bundle | Hip and ridge cap shingles, bundle of 25 ftGAF Seal-A-Ridge AS Class 4 Barkwood Algae Resistant Hip Ridge Roof Shingles (25-lin ft per Bundle), model 0855070. $57.78 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $57.78 |
| 12 pieces | Drip edge, 10 ftUnion Corrugating 2.38-in x 10-ft Silver Galvanized steel Drip Edge, model G45TSRE. $6.08 each. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $72.96 |
| 3 boxes | Roofing nails, 1-1/4 in, 5 lb boxEverbilt 1-1/4 in. x 3D Electro-Galvanized Non-Collated Roofing Nails 5 lbs. (1010-Count), model EB0132075. $21 per 5 lb box. 1 x per 5 lb box. Home Depot, Bronx Terminal store, Sep 30, 2026. | $21.00 |
| Doors and windows | ||
| 1 door | Overhead door, 9' x 7', sectional, with track and springWayne Dalton Classic Steel Model 8000 9-ft x 7-ft White Single Garage Door, model WD8000CW97. WD8000CW97 $479.00 + WD8000CW97 $479.00. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 25, 2026. | $958.00 |
| 1 door | Overhead door, 9' x 7', sectional, with track and springWayne Dalton Classic Steel Model 8000 9-ft x 7-ft White Single Garage Door, model WD8000CW97. WD8000CW97 $479.00 + WD8000CW97 $479.00. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 25, 2026. | $958.00 |
| 1 door | Prehung steel walk door, 36 x 80 inWalk Door-PLYCO Universal 3/0 Steel Double Bore [PLYHD30U] Kit, model PLY3/0STEELUKIT. $400.18 each. Summertown Metals price list, Hopkinsville, Kentucky store, Oct 13, 2026. | $400.18 |
| 2 windows | Window, 3 x 3 ft, single hung, with nailing fin3030 Single Hung Window, No Grids with Low E and Argon, White Kit, model 3030WSHLEAKIT. $143.36 each. Summertown Metals price list, Hopkinsville, Kentucky store, Oct 13, 2026. Closest match: a 3 x 3 ft vinyl single-hung window kit from a steel building supplier, the size the garage plan draws; check the rough opening on the kit before you frame it. | $286.72 |
| Hardware | ||
| 4 boxes | Framing nails, 16d common, 5 lb boxFas-n-Tite 3-1/2-in 8-Gauge Hot-dipped galvanized Common Nails, 223 per box (5 lb), model 16HGC5. $26.98 per 5 lb box. 1 x per 5 lb box. Lowe's, Atlanta-Edgewood store, Oct 8, 2026. | $26.98 |
| 7 boxes | Siding nails, 8d galvanized, 5 lb boxGrip-Rite 2-1/2 in. x 11-1/2-Gauge 8-penny Exterior Galvanized Spiral Shank Siding Nails 5 lb. Box, model 8HGSTHS5. $18.87 per 5 lb box. 2 x per 5 lb box. Home Depot, Bronx Terminal store, Sep 30, 2026. | $37.74 |
| 4 boxes | Sheathing nails, 8d common, 5 lb boxGrip-Rite 2-1/2 in. x 10-1/4-Gauge 8-penny Exterior Galvanized Smooth Shank Common Nails 5 lb. Box, model 8HGC5. $26.98 per 5 lb box. 1 x per 5 lb box. Home Depot, Bronx Terminal store, Sep 30, 2026. | $26.98 |
| 26 pieces | Hurricane ties, H2.5A or equal, one at each truss endSimpson Strong-Tie H2.5A 18-Gauge ZMAX Galvanized Hurricane Tie, model H2.5AZ. $0.98 each. Home Depot, Bronx Terminal store, Sep 30, 2026. | $25.48 |
| 4 pieces | Tension strap for a portal frame header, 1,000 lb or moreSimpson Strong-Tie MSTA 24 in. 18-Gauge ZMAX Galvanized Medium Strap Tie, model MSTA24Z. $3.28 each. Home Depot, Hamilton Mill store, Oct 25, 2026. | $13.12 |
| 1 box | Portal frame nails, 8d common, 5 lb boxGrip-Rite 2-1/2 in. x 10-1/4-Gauge 8-penny Exterior Galvanized Smooth Shank Common Nails 5 lb. Box, model 8HGC5. $26.98 per 5 lb box. 1 x per 5 lb box. Home Depot, Bronx Terminal store, Sep 30, 2026. | $26.98 |