Most garages we build aren't really about the cars. They're about the guy who bought five acres so he'd finally have somewhere to put the truck, the tractor, the tools, and everything else that's been living under a tarp for the last three winters. A garage from Uncle Josh's Buildings is built for that: real concrete, real overhead doors, wired the way you actually plan to use the space.
Jen's Garage: What A Real Job Looks Like
Jen needed real room, a place for vehicles and storage that wasn't a compromise. We built her a clean three-bay steel garage with black wainscot trim and a black metal roof, set on her wooded property. Three bays, one straightforward build, exactly what she asked for.
That's the model we work from on every garage job: figure out what you actually need the space to do, then build to that, not a standard size that doesn't quite fit.
What Goes Into A Garage Build
- Bays:: One, two, three, or more, sized to what you're parking and storing instead of a default number.
- Overhead doors:: Sized for what actually needs to fit through them: trucks, equipment, RVs.
- Concrete floor:: Poured after the frame goes up, standard practice for a solid, properly set slab.
- Electrical:: Whatever your plans call for, basic lighting and outlets up through full shop wiring.
- Finish level:: Bare shell, insulated shell, or a fully finished interior if you're planning to use it as a workshop or hangout space.
What's Included, What's Extra
Usually part of the base build:
- Frame, roof, and wall panels
- One standard overhead door
Usually priced separately:
- Additional overhead doors
- Concrete flooring
- Insulation and electrical
- Wainscot or other exterior trim upgrades (like Jen's)
- Interior finish work
We'll break down exactly what's in your quote before you commit to anything.
Tech-Ready From The Frame Up
If you're wiring the garage for anything beyond a light switch and an outlet, this is the point in the build where that decision actually matters. James also runs a technology company, and it's the whole reason Uncle Josh's exists: too many people move into a brand-new build only to find out later that nobody planned for the cameras, the network drop, or the extra circuit for a shop full of tools, and something has to get cut open to add it. On a garage build, that means telling us up front if you want conduit run for security cameras, a dedicated network drop for a workshop setup, or extra low-voltage runs for anything you haven't bought yet. We plan it before the skin goes on, so you're never opening a wall later to catch up.
Garage FAQs
What size garage do I actually need? Depends on what's going in it. A single truck and some storage is a different conversation than a three-bay setup like Jen's, meant to hold vehicles and gear both. Tell us what you're parking and storing and we'll size it right.
Do I need a permit for a detached garage in the Poconos? Generally, yes, though the specifics depend on size and your township, since Pennsylvania's building code applies differently by municipality. See our Monroe County permit guide for the details, and we'll help confirm what your specific township requires.
Can I finish the inside for a workshop or man cave later? Absolutely — a lot of customers start with a solid shell and finish the interior as time and budget allow. Just let us know that's the plan so we build it in a way that makes finishing straightforward down the road.
Do you build wood post-frame garages, or is everything steel? Everything's steel — every garage we build uses a steel frame, no wood posts. That's true whether it's a single-bay shell or a three-bay setup like Jen's. Same clear-span layout and price range people expect from a garage, none of the long-term rot or termite exposure that comes with wood framing.
How long does a garage build take? It depends on size, site conditions, and the season, but a garage is generally one of our faster builds once the site's ready. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we've walked your property.
Tell us what you're parking, storing, or planning to build in your garage, and we'll give you a straight number.