Detached Garage Builder in Columbia, SC

How we work

Designed to match, then built once, built right

Rooflines, siding, and trim matched to the house
A proper slab or foundation, sized to the building
Permits and inspections handled, built to code

Everything your detached garage needs, under one roof

Design & Permitted Plans

Sized, sited, and permitted before groundbreak.

Slab or Full Foundation

Sized to the building and your soil.

Framing & Structure

Built to carry the roof and loads, to code.

Roofline & Exterior Match

Roof, siding, and trim matched to the home.

Power & Lighting

Circuits, outlets, and lighting for a working space.

Doors, Windows & Finish

Garage doors, entry, windows, and trim finished out.

A quick gut-check

Are we the right fit?

thumb_upA great fit

A full detached garage, done right the first time.
Scope, schedule, and price in writing first.
One builder accountable for the whole job.

infoNot the best fit

A quick patch instead of the whole job.
Skipping permits and inspections.

One written scope. One builder accountable. The first step is a Project Blueprint.

The Project Blueprint

Know your detached garage before you commit

For $297, a licensed professional studies your detached garage and hands you a written read:

Feasibility and recommendations
Risk assessment
Renderings
A real budget range

Free phone consultation first. Your $297 credits 100% toward the project.

auto_stories A real brief we produced for a Midlands homeowner, flip through it.

A real Chonko Construction project brief, drag a corner to turn the page, or tap "View larger" to read it full-size. (Names and address are samples.)

What you walk away with

What's inside your Blueprint

Scope, design direction, and a budget to plan around. Not a quote, the map.

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Your ballpark project cost

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What's behind the walls

checkPlumbing & electrical realities
checkWhat the layout can and can't do
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Design direction & selections

checkLayout & flow options
checkFinish & material direction
checkA look you can picture

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Preliminary budget & allowances

checkRough finish & fixture allowances
checkBuilt for planning & financing
checkA ballpark, not a fixed quote

route

Timeline & project roadmap

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checkHow long you're without the space
checkThe path to done

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Tailored to your home

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checkYour must-haves priced in
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The Project Blueprint is $297, and every dollar credits 100% toward your build.

Blueprint figures are a preliminary ballpark for planning, not a fixed quote. Your locked scope, schedule, and price come with your written Chonko Construction contract, after design.

Our Process

How your detached garage comes together

From the first call to the final walkthrough, one builder, one written plan, no guesswork.

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Free Consultation
Start with a free phone consultation. Tell us what you’re picturing, and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s a fit, at no charge.
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Your Project Blueprint
For $297, a licensed professional visits and hands you a written read on your project: whether it’s feasible, what it costs as a planning range, and what could blow the budget. It credits 100% toward your build.
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Design & Written Price
We design the space and put the full scope, schedule, and firm price in writing, agreed before any work starts. No vague bids, no "we’ll figure it out as we go."
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Approve & Schedule
You sign off on the plan and the number. We lock in materials, pull the permits, and set a real start date.
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Build & Communicate
One licensed builder runs the whole job and keeps you in the loop at every phase. No chasing subs, no surprises on the invoice.
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Walkthrough & Warranty
We finish with a full walkthrough against the scope you approved, then back the work with a named workmanship warranty.

forum1
Free Consultation
Start with a free phone consultation. Tell us what you’re picturing, and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s a fit, at no charge.
architecture2
Your Project Blueprint
For $297, a licensed professional visits and hands you a written read on your project: whether it’s feasible, what it costs as a planning range, and what could blow the budget. It credits 100% toward your build.
description3
Design & Written Price
We design the space and put the full scope, schedule, and firm price in writing, agreed before any work starts. No vague bids, no "we’ll figure it out as we go."
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Approve & Schedule
You sign off on the plan and the number. We lock in materials, pull the permits, and set a real start date.
construction5
Build & Communicate
One licensed builder runs the whole job and keeps you in the loop at every phase. No chasing subs, no surprises on the invoice.
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Walkthrough & Warranty
We finish with a full walkthrough against the scope you approved, then back the work with a named workmanship warranty.

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Serving Columbia & the Midlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a detached garage in Columbia, SC?add

Yes, a detached garage requires a building permit and inspections. As a licensed home builder, Chonko Construction handles the permits and inspections across Richland and Lexington County as part of the build.

Can a detached garage match my house?add

Yes. Chonko Construction builds detached garages to match the home's rooflines, siding, and trim so the structure looks original to the property, not added on.

How much does a detached garage cost in Columbia, SC?add

Cost depends on size (one-, two-, or three-car), foundation, and finish. Every Chonko Construction project starts with a written scope, schedule, and price before work begins. Typical Midlands ranges are published in our detached garage cost guide.

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Detached Garage Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Builder's Price Guide)

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How do I find out if my detached garage is feasible and what it will cost?add

Start with a Project Blueprint. For $297, a licensed professional visits your Columbia-area property and delivers a written feasibility read on your detached garage (setbacks, foundation, and a preliminary budget range). The $297 credits 100% toward your build if you proceed.