Garage Prices: How Much Does It Cost To Build A Garage?

17 September 2025

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No One-Size-Fits-All Garage

Garages are instrumental for protecting your vehicles from harsh weather conditions that the Australian climate has to throw at them. Whether it's bright sunlight or torrential rain, a sturdy garage can keep your car safe and sound within, saving you both stress and money on potential repairs. The design of your garage will depend on the size of your vehicles, how many you have on your property, and whether you want any extra storage space within. Don't worry, we at Fair Dinkum Builds are here to help with everything you need to make your dream garage a reality. Garages can vary dramatically in price, so we're here to help adjust your requirements to your budget.

What Affects the Cost of a Garage?

This might come as a surprise, but there is more to think about when designing a garage than just its size and height. What's more, most of the decisions you need to make when it comes to your garage will influence its price. Every garage made by Fair Dinkum is uniquely engineered to meet your expectations and requirements, so we can tailor your needs to your maximum budget. Here are some of the most common factors affecting the cost of your garage:

Size and design

One of the biggest things influencing the cost of your garage is the size you choose. The more space needed to protect your vehicles, the more materials and labour are required. For example, it's probable that a garage designed for two or three cars will cost more than a single vehicle. Fair Dinkum Builds only works with steel thanks to its durability and strength, so there's no need to worry about choosing a material based on its cost over its reliability - we take care of this decision for you to make sure your garage can stand the test of time.

Roof style and pitch

Our design process allows you to choose from multiple options for every part of your garage, including the roof. From skillion to gable, flat to steep, we have roofs to fit every occasion and requirement. Our designers are experts in roof designs too, so we can help you choose the best for your location, property type, and more. The roof you choose will come with a different price point, so this will influence the overall cost to build.

Doors, windows, and access

At Fair Dinkum Builds, we pride ourselves on giving our buyers as much choice as possible for their building requirements. This means doors, windows, and other points of access are all in your control. The number of doors and windows you choose may influence the final price, so we can work with you to make sure you have sufficient access to your garage, no matter what your target budget is.

Custom features and finishes

When designing your custom-built garage, we want to give you as much freedom as possible. We offer several custom feature options, including InfinitiLine gutters, skylights, open or closed-in gables, and more. The more custom features you choose, the higher the cost compared to a garage with no extras. However, these custom extras are what make your garage perfect for you, and you can't put a price on that!

Site considerations

When designing a custom build, there's more to consider than just the garage itself. The site you're planning to build on is also important, and we'll need to consider things like access for workers, soil conditions, and landscaping requirements. If your site needs extra work to get it ready for us to build on, this might increase the labour and material costs.

Local building requirements

Each Australian state has slightly different rules and regulations surrounding building garages on your property, so you'll need to know what these are and adhere to them before commencing work. For example, you might require a building permit or planning permission before getting started, and these often require fees. We can't get started with building your garage on your property until you've received the correct building permits, so it's important to bear this cost in mind when planning your garage.

Design your own garage with our garage designer app

If you've been toying with the idea of building a garage, but don't know where to start in terms of features and design, then Fair Dinkum Builds has the solution. Try our Garage Designer app. Our platform allows you to play around and customise everything on your garage, from the size to height, roof pitch to colour, and much more. Use the app to try different ideas on your own time, instead of feeling rushed when working with a designer straight away. Our app lets you build a garage prototype, sleep on it, and come back at a later date to make any adjustments you might've thought of in the meantime.

There's no time limit on our app, so you can take as long as you need to make sure you're completely happy with it. Once you're ready, you can send the design to your local Fair Dinkum expert for a personalised quote. We'll build your garage with your design in mind, recreating it to the best of our ability. There's no need to worry about us misunderstanding your vision, because we have a visual aid straight from your mind!

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From Kit to Complete Build – Your Choice

As we're sure you've learned by now, we value our clients' time and wishes over everything here at Fair Dinkum Builds. With our One-Stop Shop approach, you can choose how much involvement you want in the building process. Whether you want to be in the driving seat of the entire operation or simply want to sit back and let us get on with it, we have options for you to choose from. We offer several build kits, including:

• Supply only (garage kit)

• Supply and install

• Council approvals

• Concrete slab & site prep

• Electrical, plumbing & internal fit-out (if needed)

The 'supply only' kit gives you the option to buy a custom-designed garage from us, exactly to your needs and wants, and have the kit delivered to your property with everything you need to build it yourself. This gives you the freedom of building the garage when you and your property are ready, and you can even save on labour costs! However, this is a huge undertaking, which is why we also offer our one-stop shop package. Our expert builders will do all the hard work for you, leaving you to enjoy your new garage without any of the stress!

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How to Get a Price Estimate

Are you ready to get the ball rolling on your new garage? Then let's not waste any time - contact your local Fair Dinkum expert to start the planning process and get a free price estimate. We'll consider the work you want done, your site and preparation requirements, and your budget. We'll also invite you to use our design app to get a better idea of exactly what you're looking for.

Once we've got an initial idea of your final garage, we'll begin working on plans and use your prototype to create a customisable quote. Our quotes are no-strings-attached, so you can go away and think it over before committing to anything.

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FAQs about garage prices

Why don't you list garage prices on your website?

At Fair Dinkum Builds, we pride ourselves on being able to work within our clients' budgets, no matter what they want from their garage. We do this by fully customising the garage to your needs, meaning no two we make are the same. This makes it impossible for us to put accurate pricing on our website, as every decision impacts price. Size, height, access, and custom extras are just some of the things that will affect your final quote. We want to be open and transparent with you the whole way, so we want to avoid inaccurate pricing on our website.

Does my location impact the price of my garage?

Yes. Your location has the potential to impact the price of your garage, especially if you live somewhere where material prices fluctuate more than others. Also, if your site needs extra preparation work, such as landscaping or soil maintenance, your garage might require more in terms of labour charges. We will discuss these costs with you at the time of delivering your custom quote, so there are no hidden costs.

What if I just want a garage supplied, not installed?

We offer a 'supply only' kit which lets you design your dream garage with us, including all our custom extras and options, before getting it delivered to your property in a ready-to-build kit. This means you can enjoy a new garage manufactured to our incredibly high standards, without the extra costs of labour. You can install your garage at your convenience without our builders interfering with your schedule.

Do I need council approval?

Some Australian states will require some form of council approval when building a garage on your property if it's over a certain height and size. However, others may consider it an 'accepted development', meaning you might not need a building or planning permit. It's important that you check the regulations your local council imposes before giving the go-ahead for your garage to be built on your property.