The Timber Garage

Stylish timber garages to add value as well as storage

What is a Timber Garage?

Timber garages are stand alone structures that are separate from the house, which increase the amount of living space you have at home. They are much cheaper to build than a costly extension, and are often added without the need for planning.

A timber garage is specifically most suited to house classic cars and motorbikes due to their ambient temperature. They also provide a stable environment that is free from condensation during the winter months.

The construction is much stronger than a garden shed, however, because they are outbuildings, they are still considered to be within permitted development. The permitted development requirements do provide rules that need to be adhered to. We will talk about that further down this page.

Timber Garage in Warwickshire

Timber Garages are perfect for

  • Classic Car Storage
  • Modern Car Storage
  • Workshops
  • Garden Sheds
  • Motorbike Sheds
  • Garden Equipment Storage
  • Mower Sheds
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Benefits of a Timber Garage

If you are looking for extra space, then a pre fabricated timber garage should be something that you seriously consider. Firstly, if you can quickly install it on your premises providing you have a concrete pad. Secondly, the cost of a brick built equivalent is far greater than a wooden structure of the same size.

If you currently have an integral garage, you can easily convert that into an extra bedroom, gym or kitchen extension. The storage space can be regained with a wooden garage, whilst the modern day cars can now live outside.

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Timber Garage Specifications

Cladding Tanalised Shiplap (16mm x 125mm) or Feather Edge (25mm x 150mm).
Framing 100mm x 40mm PAR Scandinavian Redwood Timber.
Wall design under 30 square metres To the back of the standard framing is 4mm WBP plywood, Bitumen Vapour Barrier, Tanalised Cladding. Creating a wall thickness of 110mm Shiplap and 140mm Feather Edge.
Wall design over 30 square metres Buildings over 30 square metres will require 9mm plywood or OSB either on the inside or the outside of the framing for racking purposes. 4mm plywood is suitable racking for buildings under 30 square metres. This can either be fitted in the factory during manufacture or on site (by others) after assembly.
Roof Design 20 Degree pitched roof. 125mm x 40mm purlins @ 600mm centres span between trusses (3m intervals). Covered with 12mm OSB3 Boarding, followed by roof material.
Felt Tiles Fitted onto 3 ply underfelt to create a 3 layer roof covering, finished with colour coded trims.
Metal Sheets Fitted onto 3 ply underfelt, finished with colour coded trims.
Cedar Shingles / Tapco Slate (option) Fitted onto 3 ply underfelt and timber batten framing.
Fixings Drilled & Bolted to ground through bottom rail, DPC and bricks with 230mm spikes.
Doors Garages come with canopy style metal up and over doors as standard. Other door options are available.

Does a Timber Garage Need Planning?

Potentially!

Wooden garages are considered to be permitted development in most locations. Providing you are in the back garden, you can build on half of the plot as long as you don’t protrude past the front of the house.

If you are within two metres of the boundary, the new building can be up to 2.5m high, and even taller if you are over two metres away from the boundary line. This allows you to have a pitched roof up to four metres, and a flat roof up to three metres tall.

Should you be in areas of outstanding natural beauty, within grounds of a listed house, or in a garden flat, you are likely to require planning permission.

What about building regulations?

It is not a requirement by law that building regulations are needed for a wooden garage if they are over 30 square metres. However, it may be difficult to sell your house if your building falls in to the ‘red tape’ zone. For those that don’t want to want to worry about potential paperwork, the largest size is 5.7m wide x 5.65m deep (or equivalent size) as the measurement is based on internal dimensions. Notably… if you require storage for 3 or 4 cars, you can build two garages side by side (both under 30 sq.m) and not require building regs. Please also note that animal buildings don’t require building regulations either.

Should you prefer to have a larger unit (that exceeds 30 sq.m) and opt to apply for approval, then you would need structural calculations and elevation drawings. We can provide elevation drawings for a nominal fee. We can also send a copy of our generic structural calculations that cover the build design. These are based on our largest garage, but may not represent your exact design. Should the engineer require more calculations that are specific to your design, we would recommend you contact our preferred architects directly.

NOTE: You don’t need to apply to your local council for building control, as there are plenty of independent structural engineers who can issue you with a certificate – for example complete building control, or Ralph Burman (Stratford on Avon) who is contactable on 07808058709

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Testimonials

  • Very helpful.

    Visited here to get an idea of the possibilities for a new garden office workshop we are looking to have built. They have examples of the various buildings that appear on the website, makes it a lot easier to picture the options, and to get real idea of scale. The gentlemen we spoke to was very helpful. Now just need to put our design on paper.

    Dave Deacon

  • I found them great and the building I bought is quality

    Well I'm just going to sell my 4 year old "traditional office" supplied by them as I don't use it much and came across these reviews. My office is (as stated) four years old. Still 100% water tight everything is perfect despite being under a tree all the time. I found them great and the building I bought is quality....

    Richard Jenkinson

  • Another building

    We bought a curved roof office last year - so the next studio naturally was built by you.

    Mr Williams

  • Its still brilliant and good as new so many thanks.

    Hiya I bought a curved office room from you back in 2015, its still brilliant and good as new so many thanks. However I would really like to extend it to add a small kitchen and bathroom. Is this even possible? I seem to remember it was built in kit form so if I cut some of the wall out as doors to the extension will that ruin the integrity of the room? Just wondering if you had any advice on how I might be able to extend it? Many thanks Amanda

    Amanda N

  • We are delighted with our Contemporary Garden Office

    We are delighted with our Contemporary Garden Office. From visiting your beautiful showroom, right to finishing , all has been excellent. Very helpful staff, clear and easy to use website, very pleasant team who erected building. Well made, well insulated, great value. Thank you very much.

    Mr & Mrs Bunce