A prefab two-car garage topped with a fully livable apartment is the fastest way to add parking, storage, and independent living space without the chaos of a year-long build. Factory-made in precise sections, the kit arrives on one truck and rises on your lot in under two weeks—perfect for Ukrainian homeowners who need extra room now.

Ground Floor: Garage Built for Real Life

  • 24–28 ft wide × 24–30 ft deep (576–840 sq ft).
  • Two 9×8 ft insulated roll-up doors with auto-openers.
  • 10 ft ceiling—room for a lift or tall SUVs.
  • Side man-door and two frosted windows for light and ventilation.
  • Epoxy-coated floor option resists salt, oil, and snowmelt.

Upstairs: Apartment Ready to Live In

  • 600–900 sq ft open plan.
  • Compact kitchen: 4-burner stove, 24-inch fridge, microwave hood.
  • Full 3-piece bath with 36-inch shower and stackable washer/dryer.
  • Sleeping zone fits queen bed + wardrobe.
  • 6 ft × 24 ft rear deck for sunset views over the garden.

Why This Combo Wins in Ukraine

  1. Instant income — rent the apartment for $450–$850/month in most cities.
  2. Guest privacy — relatives stay upstairs, you keep the main house.
  3. Work-from-home office — zero commute, total quiet.
  4. Aging parents — independent living 20 steps from your back door.
  5. Resale boost — legal secondary suite adds $60,000–$120,000 to market value.

Roof & Style Choices

  • Gable – classic pitch, vaulted apartment ceiling.
  • Gambrel – barn curves give a true second-floor feel.
  • Hip – modern four-slope look for new suburbs.

Siding: charcoal steel, cedar-look vinyl, or stone-texture panels to match any home.

Steel That Laughs at Winter

  • 14-gauge galvanized C-channel frame.
  • 70 psf snow load (covers Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and the Carpathians).
  • Engineered I-joist floor—no squeaks, no bounce.
  • 5/8-inch fire-rated drywall ceiling between levels.

2025 Cost Snapshot

  • Base 26×26 kit with finished apartment: $32,000–$48,000.
  • Concrete slab + utilities + interior trim: $60,000–$92,000 total.
  • Still 30–40 % cheaper than local builders.

Site Prep Checklist

  1. Clear 30×34 ft pad.
  2. Pour 150 mm frost-wall slab with rebar.
  3. Trench water, sewer, 200 A service.
  4. Submit stamped drawings—most kits are pre-approved.

Build Schedule

  • Day 1 – anchor rails.
  • Day 2 – walls + floor deck.
  • Day 3 – roof + stairs.
  • Days 4–14 – plumbing, electric, drywall, paint.

Move-in ready in 14 days.

Comfort Systems

  • Two mini-split units (heat & cool).
  • 40 L instant water heater.
  • LED lighting + USB outlets.
  • Roof ready for 5 kW solar array.

Upkeep = Almost None

  • Hose siding yearly.
  • Sweep garage; epoxy floor wipes clean.
  • Check window caulk every spring.

Steel warranty 30 years, workmanship 10 years.

Where to Order in Ukraine

  • Metalbud Lviv – local steel, 10-day delivery.
  • Zavod MK Dnipro – custom deck sizes, Ukrainian GOST.
  • VersaTube EU – USA kits shipped to Odesa port.

Send a photo of your lot; they’ll email a 3D render by morning.

Next Step

Tonight,  double wide garage measure the space beside your driveway. Tomorrow, request quotes. In two weeks, park the cars below and toast the first night in your brand-new upstairs apartment—rent paid, guests happy, or your new office glowing above the snow.