Garages
Garage Sheds and Small Detached Garages
A garage shed is a step up from a storage shed: a wider footprint, an overhead door, and a floor built for heavier loads. It's the usual answer when you need room for a car, motorcycles, a large mower, or a mix of vehicle and workshop space.
Concept DesignGarage shed vs. storage shed
A few things usually set garage-type structures apart:
- Overhead door: a roll-up or sectional garage door instead of swinging double doors.
- Stronger floor or a concrete slab: vehicles are heavy. Some builders use reinforced wood floors; others build on a concrete slab.
- Larger footprint: usually 12×20 and up for a single vehicle, and wider for two.
- Side entry door so you don't have to open the big door every time.
Sizing for vehicles
Measure the vehicle and add room to open doors and walk around it. A compact car or a couple of motorcycles may fit in a 12×20, but many shoppers find a 12×24 or 14×24 more comfortable. Two-car garages are typically 20 feet wide or more. Builders can tell you which sizes they deliver prebuilt and which are built on site.
Tell us what you're parking or storing, and we'll help narrow down garage options.
Tell Us About Your ShedSite and delivery considerations
Larger structures need more planning. A prebuilt garage arrives on a truck and needs a wide, clear path. Larger sizes may be built on site. Most need a level, prepared base, and many townships require a permit for a structure this size. Our buying guide covers site prep and access.
Garage-style options to compare
Look at the garage style for one or two vehicles or a large mower, a studio shed if the space doubles as a shop, and a two-story barn if you want overhead storage above a wide door.
Keep planning
Garage shed questions
Do garage sheds need a concrete foundation?
Not always. Some builders offer reinforced wood floors on a gravel pad, while others recommend or require a concrete slab. It depends on the structure and the builder.
Can a garage shed double as a workshop?
Yes. Many shoppers combine one vehicle bay with a bench area. Plan for extra length or width, windows, and electrical prep.
Will I need a permit?
Garage-sized structures often do, but requirements vary by township. Check with your municipality before ordering.
Plan Your Garage Shed
Describe what you need it for. We'll help narrow down the style, size, and features, then connect you with local builders for pricing.