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Spacious garage builders in Edmonton — a smart homeowner’s guide

Опубликовано: 27.08.2025

Looking for an oversized or “spacious” garage in Edmonton—something that actually fits two SUVs and leaves room for bikes, tools, and a workbench? Here’s https://www.completegarages.ca/serv/two-car-garage/ a compact, no-nonsense guide to scoping, budgeting, and hiring the right builder for our climate.

Define “spacious” (sizes that really work)

  • 2-car, comfortable: 24′×24′ (576 sq ft). Room for storage around two vehicles.

  • 2-car + shop zone: 24′×28′ or 26′×28′. Park two, add an 8–10′ deep work bay.

  • 3-car: 24′×36′ or 30′×24′. Great for a boat/trailer or winter storage.

  • Taller toys: 10–12′ wall height with a 9′×8′ or 18′×8′ overhead door; RV bay might need 12–14′ door height.

Layout tips: put doors on the long wall when possible; add a rear man-door; keep 36–42″ clearance at the bench; plan a mud zone by the house entry.

Edmonton-proof construction choices

Foundation & slab

  • 4–5″ slab, air-entrained 25–32 MPa concrete, fibre or #3 rebar grid; saw-cut joints.

  • Thickened edge/grade beam where soils or loads demand; slope slab ~1% to the door or trench drain.

  • Consider a radiant-ready slab (Pex loops) even if you heat later.

Framing & roof

  • Engineered trusses for local snow loads; ask for attic trusses if you want a storage loft.

  • 2×6 walls at 16″ o.c. are standard for insulation depth and stiffness.

  • Eaves/soffits with continuous venting; durable shingles or metal.

Insulation & air-sealing

  • Walls R-22 to R-24, ceiling R-40 to R-60, insulated overhead door (≥ R-12).

  • Poly or smart vapor retarder on the warm side; seal plates and penetrations—air leaks matter more than R-value.

Heating & power

  • Gas unit heater or radiant tube for quick warm-ups;

  • Cold-climate heat pump (mini-split) for efficient shoulder seasons;

  • Hydronic slab is the comfort king if you’re in the shop for hours.

  • Run a 100A subpanel with multiple 240V circuits (welder/compressor/EV), exterior GFCI, and good LED lighting (50–70 lumens/ft² over benches).

Finishes that last

  • ⅝″ Type-X drywall (fire), OSB or plywood on lower walls for screw-anywhere storage,

  • Epoxy or polyaspartic floor with broadcast grit,

  • Slatwall or French cleat storage; heavy steel shelves on shear walls.

Permits & siting (what to ask your builder)

  • Do I need development + building permits for this size/height?

  • Setbacks, lot coverage, and lane access in my zone?

  • Any utility easements where a slab can’t go?

  • If attaching to the house: required fire separation, door ratings, carbon-monoxide considerations.
    A seasoned Edmonton builder will handle drawings, engineering (if needed), and permit submissions—make that part of the contract.

Realistic budgets (ballpark only)

  • 24′×24′ shell (unheated, basic power): ~$35k–$60k

  • 24′×28′ / 26′×28′ finished & heated: ~$55k–$90k

  • Triple bay (24′×36′) finished: ~$80k–$140k

  • Laneway/garage-suite builds are a different category (services, insulation, code): typically six figures+.
    Finish level, concrete, utilities distance, and door upgrades swing the price most.

Builder short-list checklist

  • Local portfolio of oversized garages (ask for addresses you can drive by).

  • Detailed spec in the quote (concrete strength, rebar, insulation levels, door models, heater type, electrical).

  • Permit handling in writing + target timeline.

  • Warranty (structure, water ingress, door hardware) and manufacturer warranties on doors/heaters.

  • Change-order rules and a staged payment schedule tied to milestones (permits, slab, framing, lock-up, completion).

  • Optional ADAS note for doors: request jackshaft openers to free ceiling space; include battery backup.

Red flags: vague “turnkey” pricing with no spec; “we’ll figure permits later”; no proof of WCB/insurance; unwillingness to put drawings on paper.

A spec you can paste into your RFP

Detached garage, 26′×28′, 10′ walls, two insulated overhead doors (9′×8′ + 16′×8′), two remotes + wifi openers; 5″ air-entrained 32 MPa slab with rebar grid and apron, saw-cut joints; 2×6 @16″ o.c., attic trusses with storage deck, R-22 walls / R-50 ceiling, sealed poly, insulated man-door, LED lighting layout, 100A subpanel, 240V circuits (welder/EV), GFCI exterior, gas rough-in + unit heater (or radiant/mini-split alt.), vinyl/metal siding to match house, gutters to splash pads, permit handling included, final clean and walkthrough.

Bottom line

A “spacious garage” in Edmonton isn’t just bigger—it’s warmer, brighter, better powered, and easier to work in. Nail the size, specify the envelope and utilities for our winters, and hire a builder who proves they can deliver those details. Do это — и через много снегопадов у вас останется сухой, тихий, тёплый гараж, где всё на своих местах.