Size of the garage
Floor area drives coating and flooring cost. Wall length drives cabinets and wall systems.
Cost guide
What a garage makeover really depends on.
The things that move the price of floors, cabinets and storage, how to compare quotes and where to start planning your budget.
Where the money goes
Every garage project is a mix of surfaces, storage and services. The biggest levers are almost always the floor system and the length and material of the cabinets. Prep work and electrical changes come next. Everything else is a choice you can phase over time.
This page lists the drivers and shows planning ranges that power our tools. Treat them as a way to compare options, not as a quote.
What moves the price.
Floor system
Solid coatings cost less than flake, flake less than metallic, and polyaspartic systems often more than epoxy.
Slab condition
Cracks, oil, old coatings and moisture add prep and repair work before any finish.
Cabinet length and material
Steel, polymer, aluminum and stainless sit in different tiers, and tall units cost more than base units.
Shelving and overhead racks
Lower cost per cubic foot of storage than cabinets, and easy to phase.
Electrical and lighting
New circuits, outlets, fixtures and EV prep are separate from cabinets and floors.
Insulation and climate
Insulated doors, wall insulation and mini-splits add comfort and cost.
Specialty features
A gym, golf simulator, pet station or lounge adds its own surfaces and equipment.
The numbers behind our tools.
Typical-market placeholder ranges in US dollars. They are not quotes and not our pricing. A measured plan gives the real number.
Floors, per square foot
| Epoxy, solid color | $4 to $7 |
| Epoxy with chip flake | $6 to $10 |
| Flake with polyaspartic topcoat | $8 to $14 |
| Metallic epoxy | $9 to $16 |
| Polished and sealed concrete | $5 to $10 |
| Interlocking tiles | $4 to $9 |
| Roll-out flooring or mats | $2 to $5 |
| Rubber gym flooring | $4 to $9 |
Slab prep, per square foot
| Good condition, light cleaning | $0.5 to $1 |
| Cracks and pits to repair | $1.5 to $3 |
| Old coating or paint to remove | $2 to $4 |
| Oil stains and heavy contamination | $2.5 to $5 |
Cabinets, per linear foot
| Powder-coated steel | $250 to $450 |
| Aluminum | $350 to $600 |
| Polymer | $300 to $500 |
| Plywood or wood-grain | $260 to $460 |
| Stainless steel | $600 to $1100 |
Extras
| Overhead rack (each) | $250 to $650 |
| Slatwall (per sq ft) | $9 to $18 |
| Workbench with top | $700 to $2600 |
| Lighting package | $500 to $1800 |
| Tall locker cabinet (each) | $650 to $1500 |
| Countertop (per linear ft) | $60 to $160 |
| EV charger circuit prep | $450 to $1600 |
Read before you request quotes.
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