Attached garages are integrated into the home's structure. The shared wall between house and garage requires fire-rated assembly (typically 5/8" Type X drywall on the garage side of the wall and the ceiling) per IRC requirements. The structural connection to the home requires careful engineering — ledger attachment to the existing foundation and matching the roofline pitch. On the positive side: attached garages are heated by proximity to the house, easier to access in Utah winters, and typically add more appraised value per square foot than detached.

Detached garages offer more flexibility in siting, size, and use. A detached garage on a larger lot can be built away from the house to accommodate a specific footprint — a 3-car, a workshop bay, or an RV bay — without being constrained by the home's existing structure. Detached garages require their own electrical service run from the main panel and their own heating source if conditioned space is desired.

In both cases, Pitt Landscape & Construction handles the design, permit, and build under one contract.

A complete garage build from Pitt Landscape & Construction covers every phase from site work to finish:

Site and foundation work — excavation, compacted gravel base, form work, reinforced concrete slab (typically 4–6 inches with appropriate reinforcement for the load), and footings set below Utah's frost depth (30 inches in most of the Salt Lake Valley).

Framing and structure — stud wall framing, engineered header above the garage door opening, roof framing (gable or hip to match or complement the house), and sheathing.

Mechanical rough-in — electrical panel sub-feed, lighting circuits, outlets (including 240V circuit for EV charger or shop equipment if desired), and any gas rough-in for a heater.

Exterior finish — matching siding, trim, and roofing to the main house where applicable. Overhead door and operator installation.

Interior finish — drywall, paint, and floor seal or epoxy coating as specified.

Garage construction is permitted work in every Salt Lake Valley municipality. Requirements vary by city: setback distances from property lines, maximum square footage in relation to the home's footprint, height restrictions, and required inspections all differ between Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, and other jurisdictions. We assess these requirements at the estimate stage and confirm what is permittable before design is finalized.

For HOA-governed properties, we review the CC&Rs before any design work begins and produce elevations and a site plan for HOA submission. Most HOAs have specific requirements on roofline, siding material, and door style to match the primary residence.

Building without permits is not an option we offer. Unpermitted garage structures create title problems at sale, cannot be legally used as conditioned living space even if converted, and in some cases require demolition to resolve.

Garage projects in our portfolio are rarely standalone. A new detached garage typically includes a concrete apron and driveway extension, perimeter landscape grading, and integration with the existing drainage and hardscape system. When the garage is part of a larger full-property build — as many of our projects are — the design phase coordinates the garage footprint with the surrounding paver driveway, landscape grading, and retaining structures so the finished property functions as a unified design.

Our general contractor license covers the complete scope: structural build, site concrete, surrounding hardscape, and landscape grading — all under one contract and one warranty.

Garage construction cost in Utah depends on size, structure type (attached vs. detached), finish level, and site complexity.

Standard detached 2-car garage (24×24 ft, slab, framed, drywalled, overhead door, basic electrical): $55,000–$85,000
Larger detached garage or workshop (30×40 ft+, higher finish, EV charger, gas heater, epoxy floor): $90,000–$150,000+
Attached garage addition (2-car, fire-rated assembly, matching roofline): $65,000–$110,000+

Every project at Pitt Landscape & Construction starts with a design consultation at your Utah property. We assess setbacks, soil conditions, existing infrastructure, and HOA requirements, then produce drawings before any work begins. Contact us to schedule a site visit and get a project estimate.