RV Garage Builder in Phoenix, Peoria & Surprise
An RV garage should be designed around your actual motorhome, fifth wheel, boat, trailer, property, and long-term plans—not a generic bay size.
Sticks ’n Steel Construction builds custom RV garages with the vehicle clearance, driveway access, storage, electrical capacity, utility options, workshop space, and exterior design your project requires.
Motorhomes • Fifth Wheels • Boats • Trailers • Collector Vehicles • RV Garage + Casita Projects
Plan for the RV You Own Today & the One You May Own Next
The vehicle's published length and height do not tell the whole story. Mirrors, roof-mounted equipment, slides, awnings, hitches, ladders, access doors, maintenance space, and the angle of the driveway approach can all affect the dimensions that work comfortably.
Before the floor plan is finalized, we help translate those real-world requirements into a garage layout that works when you pull in, walk around the vehicle, open slides, unload equipment, perform basic maintenance, or prepare for a trip.
Future needs matter too. If there is a reasonable chance your next motorhome or fifth wheel will be larger, it can make sense to evaluate that possibility before the structure and garage door are finalized.
Bring These Details to Your Consultation
- Overall vehicle length, width, and travel height
- Slide-out and awning dimensions
- Mirror width and desired side clearance
- Roof accessories, ladder, hitch, and rear access
- Planned future vehicle size or class
- Storage and workshop requirements
- Washing and maintenance goals
- Electrical and utility requirements
RV Garage Features Worth Planning Early
Door & Interior Clearance
Garage-door height and width, clear interior height, roof structure, lighting, openers, and overhead equipment all need to work together.
The correct dimensions should be based on the actual vehicle, approach, equipment, and desired clearance rather than a generic RV-garage template.
Driveway & Turning Radius
A large garage is not useful if the RV cannot comfortably line up with the door.
Driveway width, turning path, gate openings, street approach, slope, drainage, and the maneuvering space in front of the building should be considered early.
RV Power & Electrical Capacity
Electrical planning can include appropriate RV service, lighting, receptacles, a subpanel, battery maintenance, tools, workshop equipment, EV charging, and future electrical loads.
Water & Waste Connections
Where the property and applicable approvals support them, a project may include water access, a utility sink, washing provisions, or RV-related waste connections.
Routing, capacity, slope, maintenance access, and jurisdictional requirements should be considered before installation.
Heat, Ventilation & Insulation
Arizona heat makes insulation, ventilation, air sealing, wall and roof assemblies, shade, and optional climate control important considerations—especially when the garage will also function as a workshop.
Storage & Workshop Space
Cabinetry, shelving, parts storage, workbenches, tool zones, wash space, loft storage, bikes, off-road vehicles, and boating equipment can all be incorporated into the overall layout.
RV Garage Configurations for Different Properties
The right configuration depends on the lot, desired use, architecture, utilities, vehicle requirements, and long-term plans.
| Configuration | Potential Fit | Important Planning Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Detached RV Garage | Larger lots, flexible placement, separation from the home, workshop use, and additional storage | Setbacks, lot coverage, driveway access, utility trenching, drainage, building height, and HOA review |
| Attached RV Garage | Direct access from the home and a more unified exterior appearance | Structural tie-in, roofline, foundation, fire separation, utilities, circulation, and exterior integration |
| Steel RV Building | Wide functional space, vehicle storage, equipment storage, workshop use, and durable metal construction | Foundation, insulation, doors, finishes, structural design, utilities, and neighborhood requirements |
| RV Garage + Casita | Vehicle storage combined with permitted guest, family, office, or other habitable space | Zoning, building height, fire separation, privacy, parking, utilities, access, and life-safety requirements |
If you are considering living space with the garage, see our garage and casita construction page. For metal-building options, learn more about Mueller steel buildings .
Lot Feasibility, Permits & HOA Review
RV garages are often taller and larger than conventional residential garages, making early property research particularly important.
Requirements can vary by city, county, zoning district, lot configuration, building size, height, utilities, and proposed use.
A public building permit also does not replace private HOA approval. If the property is governed by an HOA, its architectural standards, height limits, materials, colors, roof requirements, and review timeline should be considered separately from the city or county permitting process.
For a broader overview, read our garage building permit guide for Phoenix and the Northwest Valley .
- Zoning district and permitted accessory uses
- Property boundaries, easements, setbacks, and lot coverage
- Maximum building height and roof configuration
- Fire separation and proximity to other structures
- Grading, drainage, and site access
- Driveway location, width, slope, and turning path
- Utility routes and available electrical capacity
- HOA architectural requirements when applicable
Official Arizona Permit & Contractor Resources
Building requirements depend on the jurisdiction responsible for the property. Homeowners can also independently verify contractor information through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
Our Custom RV Garage Design-Build Process
Vehicle & Use Review
We begin with the RV or other vehicle, clearance requirements, storage needs, workshop functions, electrical needs, utility goals, future plans, and exterior preferences.
Property Feasibility
The proposed location is reviewed in relation to property constraints such as setbacks, easements, lot coverage, access, drainage, utilities, driveway approach, and building height.
Concept & Scope
Preliminary dimensions, bay layout, garage doors, storage, workshop areas, utilities, and other major project elements are defined before detailed plans advance.
Plans & Engineering
Required architectural and structural information is coordinated for the project, including foundation, framing or steel structure, openings, roof, and applicable building systems.
Permits & Applicable HOA Review
Required documents are submitted through the appropriate public jurisdiction. HOA architectural review, when applicable, remains a separate approval process.
Construction & Inspections
Site work, foundation, structure, roofing, exterior finishes, garage doors, utilities, insulation, interior work, and required inspections move the building toward completion.
Final Walkthrough & Closeout
We review the completed project, address final items, and complete applicable project closeout steps.
Oversized Garages, Steel Buildings & Flexible Residential Space
RV garage projects often combine several construction disciplines: site work, foundations, tall wall systems or steel structures, large garage doors, electrical service, utilities, insulation, exterior finishes, and sometimes adjacent habitable space.
Sticks ’n Steel Construction works on custom garage construction , workshops and garages , Mueller steel buildings , and garage and casita projects .
That range of work matters on an RV garage because the structure needs to function as a complete building rather than simply a tall place to park a vehicle.
Owner-Led Arizona Construction Experience
Sticks ’n Steel Construction is led by founder Travis Malboeuf. RV garage construction requires coordination between site conditions, structural work, utilities, trades, permitting, inspections, and the details that determine whether a large vehicle can actually use the finished building comfortably.
Learn more about Travis, the company's construction background, and the experience behind Sticks ’n Steel on the About Sticks ’n Steel Construction page.
Related Garage & Residential Construction Services
Custom RV Garage Builder Across the Northwest Valley
Sticks ’n Steel Construction provides custom RV garage construction in Phoenix and Northwest Valley communities including Peoria, Surprise, Buckeye, Waddell, Litchfield Park, Anthem, and New River.
- Phoenix
- Peoria
- Surprise
- Buckeye
- Waddell
- Litchfield Park
- Anthem
- New River
The correct permitting authority depends on the property's location. Incorporated cities generally administer their own building processes, while applicable unincorporated properties are handled through Maricopa County.
Custom RV Garage FAQs
What size should an RV garage be?
The appropriate size depends on the RV's overall dimensions, slides, mirrors, awning, ladder, roof equipment, desired walking space, maintenance access, storage, workshop areas, and possible future vehicles. Door size, bay dimensions, interior clearance, and driveway approach should be based on those actual requirements.
How tall should an RV garage door be?
The correct garage-door height should be based on the specific vehicle's travel height, roof-mounted equipment, driveway approach, door hardware, and a practical clearance margin. Measurements should be verified before the door and structure are finalized.
Can you build an RV garage with 50-amp service?
Electrical service can be planned around the RV and other expected loads when the property's electrical capacity and applicable requirements support it. RV power, EV charging, tools, HVAC, lighting, and future electrical needs should be identified during design.
Can an RV garage include water or a waste connection?
Potentially. Feasibility depends on utility locations, sewer or septic conditions, property layout, slope, access, jurisdictional requirements, and the overall project scope. These features are best evaluated before plans are complete.
Do I need HOA approval for an RV garage?
If the property is governed by an HOA, architectural approval may be required independently of the public building-permit process. Homeowners should review both sets of requirements when planning the project.
Can an RV garage include a casita or living space?
Living space may be possible when the property and design can satisfy applicable zoning, height, lot coverage, setbacks, structural, fire-separation, access, parking, utility, and life-safety requirements.
Learn more about garage and casita construction .
Can you build a steel RV garage?
Yes. A steel building may be appropriate for projects requiring tall clearances, wide functional space, vehicle storage, equipment storage, or workshop use. Foundation, insulation, garage doors, utilities, structural design, finishes, and applicable neighborhood requirements still need to be considered.
See our Mueller steel building information for another construction option.
How much does an RV garage cost in Arizona?
Cost varies based on building dimensions, height, framing or steel construction, site work, foundation, garage doors, insulation, electrical service, plumbing, HVAC, interior finishes, engineering, permits, and any attached habitable space. A property review and defined scope are needed for a meaningful project estimate.
How do I verify an Arizona contractor?
Homeowners can independently review contractor licensing information through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors before entering into a construction agreement.
Visit the Arizona Registrar of Contractors homeowner guidance .
Ready to Find Out What Fits on Your Property?
Tell us about your motorhome, fifth wheel, boat, trailer, vehicle collection, property, and the features you want in the finished building. Sticks ’n Steel Construction can help evaluate the project and determine the appropriate next steps.