I have been looking at various suppliers and have discovered a very good supplier in the North Island. Even taking freight to the bottom of the South Island into account these people are still extremely reasonable and by far are cheaper than well known suppliers of garages etc. Also they offer a 12 year guarantee against rust or deterioration. Their single garages are less than $4,000 with freight of $179 and the double garage less than $6,000 with freight of $259. What I would like to know is - has anyone purchased a kitset garage and is it worth following up? I have not mentioned the name of the supplier who interests me as I don't want to incur the wrath of Trademe! Thoughts, advice, suggestions anyone?
superoman,
Mar 18, 3:58pm
I know who you are talking about. I believe they do not include engineering for building consent, so you would need to get an engineer involved. Getting an engineer involved for one garage, would cost more than that of a reputable supplier with plans included for building consent
golfdiver,
Mar 18, 4:13pm
Most of these cheap kitsets are very lightly built. They don’t have anywhere near enough framing for my tastes. Be careful about that rust warranty. Is it perforation by rust or just rust?
elect70,
Mar 18, 5:14pm
Be carefull probably doesnt include concrete slab or consents . Some arent allowed in windy areas as well Pretty flimsy things rely on metal cladding for bracing so framing can be 50 x50 & no dwangs .
ebygum1,
Mar 18, 5:25pm
What a load of codswallop, no kitset includes concrete or consents, no one builds with 50 x 50 framing. You do need to check on your wind zoning as it affects the bracing elements required. Kitset garages are not easy to build if you have no experience with them. The sheet metal can be quite hard to install if you do not have experience. Check out the details with the supplier, if it's a good deal and you can handle it go for it.
supernova2,
Mar 18, 10:41pm
If they are the ones I'm thinking of they appear to be little more than a giant garden shed so pretty flimsy. Can also be a bit of an act to put them up as well unless you have done that sort of thing before. Might pay to pass the idea across your local council as they might not be keen on the issue of a Building Consent.
sinclairsouth,
Mar 19, 8:08am
Thanks for responding to my query but since some of you know the firm I am referring to I would be curious to hear from somebody who has had dealings with them and actually purchased one of their garages. In view of concrete pad and building consent, doubt that any supplier would be providing this as part of the deal! In all honesty I couldn't see the grasping Council turning down the opportunity of getting money for nothing.
superoman,
Mar 19, 4:44pm
A standard kitset manufacturer will provide suitable documentation and a PS1 from an engineer for the building consent as part of the sale of the kitset. The kitset supplier you are talking of will not
elect70,
Mar 20, 5:03pm
Check out versatile garages they use 50X50 with metal cladding . thats why they are the cheapest .
ebygum1,
Mar 20, 6:17pm
Well I just did that, and could find no mention of 50 x 50 framing, The only thing I could see that being used in would be very light garden sheds, not garages.
loud_37,
Mar 20, 6:29pm
I just had a versatile one built and its 100x50 right through.
briantamaki-god,
Mar 21, 3:08pm
versatile garages also use laserframe 90x35
elect70,
Dec 6, 8:53pm
Okmust have changed ones i used to wire up for them in 80s were 50 x50 except on hills & only if cladding was color steel
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