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Posted by PeterD on July 18, 2007, 9:28 am
wrote:
>
>>
>>>My main question is... how much is this going to cost me.
>>>
>>>Guesstimate would be ok. I don't want to go and get permits or buy
>>>plans if this is something completely out of my budget. Here's the
>>>details.
>>>
>>>I live in a residential neighborhood. Toledo, Ohio. I have a large
>>>backyard. Enough to accommodate a 60' x 80' barn decently, with yard
>>>still left over.
>>>
>>>The concrete slab that this pole barn will sit on will probably be up
>>>in the air for right now. I've heard it will cost an arm and a leg to
>>>pour a concrete slab for the barn.
>>>
>>>It will be two story. Bottom floor, storage. Car's, tools, etc. There
>>>will be an enclosed loft in the upper level. 40' x 40' loft. It will
>>>be an apartment that can be rented out or used. So, heating and
>>>cooling will be necessary.
>>>
>>>I have a quote for the actual frame of the building for around
>>>$20,000. I've added another $10,000 on to that for the finishing of
>>>the place. Drywall, carpet, cabinets, shower, paint, etc.
>>>
>>
>> Conventional stick built?
>>
>> Totally unrealisitc. that requires a 60 x 80 Roof? You want a finished
>> 40x40 apartment? Who will frame this size building (two story!) for
>> $20K? Hell, the wood alone is more than that! You'll need a
>> foundation, whether it is a slab (with footings) or whatever. You are
>> not going to sit this on the ground!
>>
>>>$30,000 total so far.
>>>
>>>Costs that I'm not sure about...
>>>* Permits and plans
>>>* Hookups for the utilities (Electric, Water)
>>>* Foundation work (Will I need any if I don't choose concrete? If I do
>>>choose concrete, how much extra will it add on?)
>>
>> If you have living space in this barn, you'll need to meet residential
>> code. If you part vehicles in the lower floor (or have a provision
>> that allows vehicles in it) then the lower floor will have to be sheet
>> rocked (or otherwise fireproofed to meet code).
>>
>>>
>>>And since this is going to be residential in the upper part, the loft,
>>>will I expect any set backs like more fee's or different construction?
>>>Let me know if this will be possible for the cost that I'm thinking it
>>>will be! Thanks
>>>
>>>David
>>
>>
>> I'd *GUESS* your cost estimate above is off by about 100K to 150K.
>>
>> But, then again that is a WAG, so you may be able to get by for less.
>
>You will not only disrupt building codes but zoning codes. A pole barn will
>need drilling for the poles used as foundation. More than likely if you
>need a building permit you will have to engage either an architect /
>engineer or both.
>My guess would be $500,000 or more. You still have to add heating/cooling,
>plumbing, water supply, electricity in the apartment area and other
>utilities that might be wanted in the storage area.
>
>Good luck.
>
>CID...
>
$500K! That's even more than I thought! <bg> But... I bet you are
closer to the actual cost than I am...
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