Advantages for the prefabricated garage

Prefabricated garage or brick garage? – The comprehensive comparison for builders

Moderne Doppelgarage aus Betonfertigteilen mit gepflasterter Einfahrt vor einem Einfamilienhaus – Symbolbild für die Entscheidung „Fertiggarage oder gemauert?“

Why this decision is so important

Choosing the right garage is a crucial step when building or modernizing a house:

Should it be the classic brick-built garage – with traditional construction and many individual steps?
Or are you convinced by the modern prefabricated concrete garage, which offers clear advantages in terms of planning, construction time, and costs?

At ZAPF, we are convinced that the prefabricated garage is the future-proof solution – efficient, high-quality, and individual. Why? We’ll show you step by step.

1. Less bureaucracy – more time for the essentials

A building permit procedure is required for the construction of a building – including a garage. This can be complex and lengthy for brick garages.

With a ZAPF prefabricated garage, however, tested static calculations are available for every model.
In most cases, a simplified approval procedure is therefore sufficient, which saves time, money, and nerves.
The technical documentation is complete and is supplied by us.

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2. Lower costs – transparent fixed price instead of nasty surprises

A brick-built garage requires extensive planning, coordination of various trades, and many site visits. All of this results in high construction costs – although the market situation for materials and trade services is virtually unpredictable today.

In contrast to this:

Lower overall price due to industrial series production
All services from a single source – no extra costs from subcontractors
Short construction time reduces ancillary costs (e.g., building interest)
Point or strip foundation is sufficient – can also be done by yourself if required

The result: a fixed, calculable price with no surprises – typical ZAPF.

3. less effort – one contact person, no construction site chaos

Instead of juggling architects, building contractors, electricians and structural engineers, with a prefabricated concrete garage from ZAPF you only need a single contractual partner.

Here’s how it works:

We advise you individually.
You choose the garage of your choice – online or in person.
We deliver and assemble your garage within a few hours.

No weeks of construction noise, no material chaos on your property – just a clear process with minimal stress for you.

4. More space – more benefits with the same external dimensions

A huge advantage of the prefabricated garage lies in the building material itself: reinforced concrete enables thinner but highly stable walls.
This means more interior space with the same external dimensions compared to a brick-built garage.

Sample calculation:

External dimensions: 3 × 6 meters
Internal dimensions of prefabricated garage: approx. 2.84 × 5.84 m
Internal dimensions bricked: approx. 2.44 × 5.64 m
+16% more usable space – ideal for getting out, accessories, bicycles, etc.

This means you get more garage for the same floor space – an advantage that is worth its weight in gold when space is at a premium.

Breite Fertiggarage mit offenem Tor und komfortablem Innenraum – zeigt mehr Platz im Vergleich zur gemauerten Garage

Our smart solution

The ZAPF garage configurator

With our garage configurator, you can design your garage according to your wishes in just a few clicks – from the size to the fittings.

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5. More individuality – more comfort as standard

It is often assumed that a prefabricated garage is inflexible. The opposite is the case with ZAPF:
You can fully customize your garage – from the floor plan to the design to the fittings.

Our selection options:

Single, double, large-capacity, or attached garage
Different colors, plasters, and facades
Sectional doors, up-and-over doors, or roller shutters
Windows, doors, light & power packages
Smart features such as electrical connection or preparation for an e-charging station

Tip: Our electrical variants include a prepared flush-mounted installation that your electrician only needs to connect to the house distribution board.

Long-term benefits scientifically confirmed

The advantages of a prefabricated concrete garage are not only based on experience but can also be scientifically proven. In the Time and Cost Analysis of Prefabricated and Conventional Building study, two construction methods were compared:

≈ 50% less construction time thanks to industrial production
≈ 16% cost savings compared to traditional masonry
Minimal material waste, standardized processes, and high planning reliability

These results support the clear benefits of prefabricated constructions – even for garage projects:

Faster implementation
Better calculable costs
Less administrative effort

Link to the study (PDF)

Conclusion: prefabricated garage beats brick garage in almost all respects

Criterion	Brick garage	ZAPF prefabricated garage
Bureaucracy	Costly	Simplified procedure
Costs	High, often unpredictable	Favorable fixed price
Expenditure	Many trades	Everything from a single source
Construction time	Weeks to months	Finished in a few hours
Interior	Restricted	+16 % more space
Individuality	Possible, but expensive	High, many options
Sustainability	Depending on the construction method	Resource-saving & durable

Single garage with black sectional door on a paved area surrounded by plants.

Configure your garage in 3D now and experience it virtually in 3D on your own property!

With our garage configurator, you can easily and intuitively put together the size, fittings, doors, windows, and extras in just a few steps. We will then arrange a non-binding consultation with you, based on which you will receive an individual offer, naturally at a fair price and without any obligation to buy. Experience your configured garage in an impressive 3D visualization during the non-binding consultation appointment.

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