24x30 Metal Garage: Prices, Door Options & What Fits
A 24x30 metal garage is the two-car size for people who drive trucks or want a real workshop. It encloses 720 square feet, keeps the standard 24-foot width for two doors, and adds 6 feet of depth over a 24x24 for long pickups, a workbench wall or storage at the back. This page covers what a 24x30 costs installed, with and without concrete, how to lay out the doors, and how tall to go.
| Frame Size | 24' W x 30' L |
|---|---|
| Covered Area | 720 sq ft |
| Leg Height | 9' standard, up to 16' |
| Vehicles | 2 vehicles |
| What Fits | 2 full-size trucks plus a workbench or storage wall |
| Price | From $7,510 installed |
How Big Is A 24x30 Metal Garage?
- Footprint: 24' x 30' (720 sq ft)
- Clear span: The full 24-foot width is open inside
- Standard leg (sidewall) height: 9' on fully enclosed garages at many builders, with taller legs up to about 16'
- Framing: 14-gauge steel tubing standard, 12-gauge as an upgrade, with a vertical roof the usual choice
What Fits In A 24x30 Garage?
Two half-ton pickups, each close to 7 feet wide before mirrors, leave about 3 feet in each gap across the 24-foot width. The 30-foot depth covers a long crew-cab pickup, which can run 22 feet with an 8-foot bed, and still leaves 8 feet or more for a workbench, tool chests or a mower.
| Vehicles Or Use | Fits In A 24x30? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Two full-size pickups | Yes | Room to open doors and walk around the front |
| Two cars plus workbench wall | Yes | About 14 ft of spare depth in front of most cars |
| One vehicle plus a full workshop bay | Yes | A popular garage-and-shop layout |
| Truck plus boat or utility trailer | Usually | Check total trailer length and door height |
| Three cars | No | Three bays need about 30 ft of width |
Door Options For A 24x30 Garage
- End entry (doors on the 24-foot gable end): Two 9-foot roll-up doors, or one 16-foot double door plus a walk-in door. You drive in along the 30-foot depth.
- Side entry (doors on the 30-foot sidewall): Room for two or three roll-up doors, which suits a driveway that runs along the long side. Side-entry door height is limited by the leg height, so plan taller legs.
- Workshop end: Add a walk-in door and windows at the back for light and a separate entrance.
Most builder base prices leave doors, walk-ins and windows out, so price them in.
How Tall Should A 24x30 Garage Be?
Builders generally want legs at least 1 foot taller than the roll-up door. Nine-foot legs fit an 8-foot door for cars and stock pickups. Go to 10- or 11-foot legs for a 9- or 10-foot door if you have a lifted truck, a van or a trailer, or plan a car lift in the shop bay.
How Much Does A 24x30 Metal Garage Cost?
In our October 2026 check:
- Base enclosed building: A 24x30 vertical-roof garage with 9-foot legs was listed at $7,510 installed, with garage doors, walk-in doors and windows priced separately.
- Equipped building: A 24x30 with 10-foot legs, two roll-up doors, a walk-in door and a window was listed from $13,420 installed at another builder.
- Price guide: One 2026 published guide put installed 24x30 metal garages at $11,817, with the slab extra.
24x30 Metal Garage With Concrete
The building price usually does not include the slab. The same 2026 guide put concrete at $8 to $10 per square foot, about $5,760 to $7,200 for a 24x30 slab. Local concrete prices vary widely, so get a local concrete quote alongside your building quotes. Pour the slab to the frame size your builder gives you, square and level, and confirm the anchor layout first.
Do You Need A Permit For A 24x30 Garage?
Almost certainly. At 720 square feet, a 24x30 is well above small-structure exemptions, and enclosed garages get closer review than carports. Check permits, setbacks and required wind and snow ratings with your local building department.
Compare Other Garage Sizes
For two cars on a tighter budget, see the 24x24 garage. For three bays, see the 30x40 garage. Want the same footprint without walls? See the 24x30 carport. Every size is in the garage sizes guide.
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24x30 Metal Garage FAQs
How Much Does A 24x30 Metal Garage Cost?
In October 2026, a 24x30 enclosed garage with 9-foot legs was listed at $7,510 installed, without doors or windows. An equipped 24x30 with two roll-up doors, a walk-in door and a window started at $13,420 installed at another builder.
How Much Does A 24x30 Garage Cost With Concrete?
Add the slab to the building price. One 2026 guide put concrete at $8 to $10 per square foot, about $5,760 to $7,200 for a 24x30.
Will Two Trucks Fit In A 24x30 Garage?
Yes. The 24-foot width leaves about 3 feet between two full-size pickups, and the 30-foot depth covers long crew cabs with room to spare.
Can A 24x30 Garage Have Side-Entry Doors?
Yes. The 30-foot sidewall fits two or three roll-up doors. Door height on the sidewall is limited by leg height, so plan legs at least a foot taller than the doors.