500/mo for 10x20 sounds like a miracle. I think Evo was paying more than that for 8x10.
Renting garage workspace
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I was speaking to local building officials about new shed rules. Current one is 10' x 10', about 6.5' high inside and about 18'' off the ground at one end.
I was thinking a new 160 sq ft one with a vaulted ceiling for extra storage. Visions of a 2 story (or more LOL) shed were trashed when I was told max height to peak of roof could be 4.2M or about 13 3/4' off of the ground.
So, taking the 18'' in consideration and the width of the floor and ceiling joists the inside peak could be 10 - 10.5' (roughly) from the floor. While not the multilevel shed I dreamed about this will give me significantly more storage space. A mansard type roof would maximize this overhead storage space.
Municipalities measure max roof height differently. Some use the break in a mansard roof, some use half way up the pitch, some use highest point.
As for the ground, I would be piling dirt to raise ground level 18" near shed. Remove dirt after inspection if desired.
I had a customer who rented a storage unit with power as his workshop. He did custom craft stuff as his job there at first. Once he got into motorcycles for a couple years he would start bringing his bike in there. From the looks of it it was at least 10x10 but probably more like 10x14.
It was their alternative to buying a house: they lived in a condo and rented the unit to give him the space he needed.
He didn't do anything that would make the place smell like fuel, so maybe that kept him under the radar, but he did do some painting in there as I remember... Then again he would've been doing painting in there with his craft stuff before too.
It was their alternative to buying a house: they lived in a condo and rented the unit to give him the space he needed.
He didn't do anything that would make the place smell like fuel, so maybe that kept him under the radar, but he did do some painting in there as I remember... Then again he would've been doing painting in there with his craft stuff before too.
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That just gave me an idea for my current predicament.It sucks wrenching out in the open in the backyard of the place I’m renting, especially when it’s 0–5°C. But I’m not exactly in the position to buy a place with a proper garage.
I've setup a tent in a rental back yard before. Obviously low security but you are out of the rain and wind and you can add a radiant heater and lights to make it nicer to work.
It sucks wrenching out in the open in the backyard of the place I’m renting, especially when it’s 0–5°C. But I’m not exactly in the position to buy a place with a proper garage.
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This would be perfect and not over 6000 a year like a storage unit.
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Where are you looking for space?
It sucks wrenching out in the open in the backyard of the place I’m renting, especially when it’s 0–5°C. But I’m not exactly in the position to buy a place with a proper garage.
Ha!
That would be interesting for sure
If it's temporary just get one of those car tents or canopies. Hell even those sun shade covers (10x10) would help a lot, especially if they have all 4 sides covered.
It sucks wrenching out in the open in the backyard of the place I’m renting, especially when it’s 0–5°C. But I’m not exactly in the position to buy a place with a proper garage.
MUCH cheaper than any other option, and while won't protect you from the cold...it will protect you from the rain/sun/wind. And it's in your backyard so you don't have to drive anywhere.
Where are you located? I’m happy to help
It sucks wrenching out in the open in the backyard of the place I’m renting, especially when it’s 0–5°C. But I’m not exactly in the position to buy a place with a proper garage.
Any other GTAM'ers in a similar predicament and location? Maybe we could jointly rent a space and cut our collective costs.
Assume ten guys and 1500 square feet. You lose a couple of hundred SF to aisles, washrooms, clearances etc so each guy gets a 12' X 12' square at best for one bike and tools.
Count on $20 / SF per year so $30,000 / 10 / 12 = $250 per month. If zoning is an issue it could be more. Automotive usage is problematic largely to environmental concerns and parking issues. A 1500 SF unit won't have enough parking for 10 members arriving by alternate means.
Wheelies, burnouts and test rips down the back alley will annoy other non bike businesses.
Security: Too much visible bike activity is like hanging out a "Steal stuff here" sign.
Insurance could be difficult to obtain for a bunch of rebellious appearing individuals.
No friends bikes. Members only.
Beer with the guys could have negative consequences.
Administration and rules will make it like herding cats.
Wait for a massive recession and you might be able to get that unit for $50 a SF, $75,000. Ten guys chip in $7500 each and set up a company. Costs drop in half per month but the administration headaches may go up.
Twenty years later, if the economy is booming, the unit could be worth as much as 10X. Sell it and cash out with $75,000 each.
That’s a great idea but I don’t think you will ever find a 1500SF unit for anywhere near $75,000. You can’t build a garage that size with heat,hydro,water, permits etc. even if you were given the land for free. I did work at a guys 2000SF unit at HWY.27 and Steeles and I’m pretty sure he paid about $800,000 for it about 2 years ago but I like your idea about wheelies and burnouts!
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About 15 years ago, I was looking for a garage on a plot of land near my house in the gta. Sadly, land value had most at $1M+. That's a hard no. It would be nice to have space but the budget required was nowhere near the budget available.
I'll be a debbie downer here; Renting a space for a bunch of half assembled "project" bikes seems like an unnecessarily expensive endeavour.
