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Michigan detached garage costs

Average Detached Garage Cost in Michigan

A representative 24 × 24 detached garage (576 square feet) produces a broad $37,440–$77,760 statewide range before community adjustment and project-specific design, foundation, grading, drainage, driveway, doors, electrical, utilities, storage, finishes, permits, and restoration.

Updated August 2026Arithmetic example—not observed bidsPlanning estimates—not quotes
Representative Michigan example$37,440–$77,760

576 garage sq. ft. × $65–$135 per garage sq. ft.

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Common footprints

Detached garage cost by size—
before site and use reshape it.

Vehicle count alone is not enough. Record inside dimensions, door size and count, storage, attic or loft use, wall height, utilities, driveway connection, and finished-space expectations.

12 × 24 one-car$18,720–$38,880288 sq. ft. statewide base before adjustmentsAdjust this garage example →16 × 24 large one-car$24,960–$51,840384 sq. ft. statewide base before adjustmentsAdjust this garage example →24 × 24 two-car$37,440–$77,760576 sq. ft. statewide base before adjustmentsAdjust this garage example →24 × 30 two-car + storage$46,800–$97,200720 sq. ft. statewide base before adjustmentsAdjust this garage example →

Local examples

Compare the same garage
across Michigan cities.

Community factors are broad planning assumptions, not measured price indexes. Written local proposals determine actual cost.

Troy$40,435–$83,9811.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Royal Oak$41,184–$85,5361.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Shelby Township$38,563–$80,0931.03 planning adjustmentSee the local example →West Bloomfield$43,805–$90,9791.17 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ann Arbor$42,682–$88,6461.14 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Novi$41,558–$86,3141.11 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Livonia$38,189–$79,3151.02 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Rochester Hills$40,810–$84,7581.09 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Canton$38,938–$80,8701.04 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Sterling Heights$37,440–$77,7601.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Birmingham$44,928–$93,3121.20 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ferndale$40,435–$83,9811.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Warren$37,440–$77,7601.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Auburn Hills$40,061–$83,2031.07 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Farmington Hills$41,184–$85,5361.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →
01

Site and foundation

Survey, setbacks, lot coverage, clearing, excavation, soil, frost protection, slab, grading, drainage, hauling, and restoration can materially change an otherwise identical building.

02

Structure and exterior

Specify wall height, spans, roof system, sheathing, siding, trim, weather barrier, gutters, windows, service doors, overhead doors, openers, and exterior finishes.

03

Utilities and use

Electrical service and circuits, lighting, charging, heating, plumbing, insulation, drywall, ventilation, storage, attic access, lifts, and workshop use need explicit scope.

04

Access and closeout

Price driveway or apron work, construction access, protection, utility coordination, permits, inspections, cleanup, warranties, manuals, and final approvals.

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Give every bidder the same site assumptions, footprint, foundation, structure, exterior products, openings, doors, electrical and utility scope, storage, finishes, permits, schedule, payments, and closeout expectations.

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