Standalone Garage Construction in Columbia, SC
Detached garages built to match your house, for cars, boats, tools and workshop space. We handle the plans, the permit and the inspections, from Lexington and Irmo to Blythewood and the Lake Murray area.
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Why Build One
Why Columbia Homeowners Add a Detached Garage
Plenty of homes around Columbia were built with a carport, a one-car garage or no garage at all. A standalone garage adds covered space without touching the house.
- ✓Shade and storm cover: keep cars, trucks and boats out of the Midlands summer sun, pine sap and pollen, and away from hail and falling limbs
- ✓Room for the lake toys: space for a boat, jet skis or a camper if you spend weekends on Lake Murray
- ✓A real workshop: woodworking, car projects, a home gym or a studio, separate from the house
- ✓Storage that is not the patio: mowers, tools, bikes and seasonal gear in one dry, locked place
- ✓Finish it on your schedule: framed and ready for insulation, drywall, power or heating and cooling whenever you want
What We Build
Detached Garage Options
Sized to your lot, your setbacks and what you need to park or store.
Single-Car Garage
About 12×20 to 14×24. A good fit for a smaller lot, one vehicle, or a dedicated shop.
Two-Car Garage
About 20×20 to 24×30. The most flexible size: two vehicles, or one vehicle plus a workbench and storage. Single or double doors.
Custom & Oversized
24×30 and up, with extra height for a lift, a boat on a trailer or a camper. Extra bays and bigger doors as needed.
Sizing Guide
Which Size Is Right for You?
Many owners pick a two-car garage even with one car, because the second bay ends up as the workshop or storage space they always wanted. Your lot’s setbacks and any HOA rules also shape what fits.
| Feature | Single-Car | Two-Car | Oversized |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12×20 to 14×24 | 20×20 to 24×30 | 24×30 and up |
| Square Feet | 240 to 336 sf | 400 to 720 sf | 720+ sf |
| Best For | 1 vehicle or shop | ✓ Most flexible | Boat, camper, full shop |
How It Works
Our 5-Step Build Process
Free Site Visit
We walk your lot, check setbacks, easements, slope and drainage, look at HOA guidelines and talk through size and placement.
Plans & Permits
We draw plans that match your home and file the permit with the City of Columbia, Richland County, Lexington County or your town.
Site Prep & Slab
We grade the pad and pour a reinforced concrete slab, sloped so rain runs away from the garage.
Framing, Roof & Exterior
Walls and trusses go up, the roof is shingled, and siding and trim are installed to match your house. Garage and entry doors go in.
Final Inspection & Walk-Through
We schedule the final inspection, walk the garage with you and hand it over ready to use.
Why Us
Why Choose Green Exterior Remodeling
- ✓Licensed and insured in SC: general liability and workers’ compensation coverage on every job
- ✓Permits handled: plans, permit applications and inspections, start to finish
- ✓Matched to your home: same siding, roofing and trim so the garage looks like it was always there
- ✓Written estimates: the scope and price in writing before work starts
- ✓A Columbia location: our office is at 5810 Shakespeare Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. Call (803) 882-5309 any time
Coverage
Building Garages Across the Midlands
We build standalone garages throughout the Columbia area, including:
Columbia • Forest Acres • Shandon • Rosewood • Lexington • Irmo • Chapin • West Columbia • Cayce • Blythewood • Northeast Columbia • Elgin • Ballentine • Lake Murray area
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Common Questions
Columbia Garage FAQ
What Midlands homeowners ask before building a detached garage.
Do I need a permit to build a detached garage in Columbia?
How far from the property line can I build?
Will my HOA allow a detached garage?
What sizes do you build?
How long does it take?
What foundation do you use?
Can I finish the inside later?
Are you licensed and insured in South Carolina?
Do you offer financing?
Ready to Plan Your Garage?
Book a free site visit. We will check your lot, talk through size and placement, and give you a written estimate.
Green Exterior Remodeling • 5810 Shakespeare Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 • Licensed & Insured in SC