What Size Garage Do I Need?

Choosing garage dimensions based only on how many vehicles you own can be a mistake.

Yes, your vehicles need to fit.

But so do lawn equipment, tools, storage shelves, garbage bins, snowblowers, bikes and everything else that inevitably ends up in a garage.

Here are a few common starting points.

24' x 24' Garage

A 24' x 24' garage provides 576 square feet of floor area.

For many homeowners, it can work well as a traditional two-car garage with some additional storage.

However, if you own larger vehicles or want substantial workshop space, 24 feet of depth can start feeling tight.

24' x 30' Garage

A 24' x 30' garage provides 720 square feet, approximately 25% more floor space than a 24' x 24'.

Those additional six feet of depth can make a surprisingly large difference.

It can provide space for:

• workbenches

• shelving

• motorcycles

• lawn equipment

• toolboxes

• seasonal storage

For homeowners looking for a versatile two-car garage, 24' x 30' is often worth considering.

28' x 32' Garage

At 896 square feet, a 28' x 32' garage begins opening considerably more possibilities.

It may work well for homeowners wanting:

• larger vehicles

• dedicated workshop areas

• recreational equipment

• substantial storage

• wider circulation space

Larger Garages

For serious workshops, multiple vehicles, boats, RVs or commercial-style hobby spaces, larger custom dimensions may make more sense than trying to force everything into a conventional two-car footprint.

Don't Forget About Height

Floor area isn't the only dimension that matters.

Wall and ceiling height can become extremely important if you're considering:

• vehicle lifts

• tall garage doors

• boats

• mezzanine storage

• lofts

• garage apartments

Our Recommendation

Put together a list of everything you want stored inside the garage and everything you want to do inside it.

Then design the building around those requirements.

It's a much better approach than choosing 24x24 simply because it's a common garage size.

At Aconi Contracting, every garage can be planned around the homeowner's intended use, property and budget.

Planning a garage in Nova Scotia? Talk to our team about finding the right size for your project.