Garages & Carports

“How long will a wooden garage last?’ is a very common question among our clients and they are happy to learn that our timber-frame garages and carports are made of slow-grown Nordic spruce, which is the best material in terms of resistance and price. In addition to that, our wooden carport kits are designed by experts, so we don’t waste any materials. Our production process is 100% optimized allowing us to offer high-quality wooden carport kits and garages. Each garden garage has thick 44mm or 70mm walls so, with proper care, a Nordic-quality wooden garden garage, be it a small or a large wooden garage will last for decades. A five-year guarantee applies to all of our products.

Wondering how to build a wooden carport? Building a wooden garden garage consists of several important steps. First, you need to assess the available space, measure it, clear it, and level it. An important part of the assembly of a wooden carport kit is the foundation. The best foundation for a timber garage is a flat and stable concrete foundation.

There are many suitable bases for wooden car garages, but paving slabss and concrete are the most popular choices among our UK customers. Making a concrete base is a costly and time-consuming process, but this type of cabin base is stable, long-lasting and probably the best possible base for a wooden garage as it suits any size and type of outbuilding. Paving slabs are a good base for wooden garages and carports. They are easy to built, affordable, and don’t involve as much work as concrete slabs. Another advantage of paving slabs is their aesthetic value and the fact that they can easily be extended or removed altogether if you don’t need them anymore.

Not sure how to build a base for your wooden garage and carport? The Summerhouse24 assembly team can take care of the base, installation of the timber frame carport kit, insulation as well as certified electrical works.

According to the UK planning laws, timber garages are considered ‘outbuildings’ alongside garden sheds, greenhouses, and other similar structures. In general, planning permission for wooden car garages varies from one property to another.

In general, ‘outbuildings’ belong to the category ‘permitted developments’. This means that no planning permission is required for a wooden garage as long as it follows a few rules:

• It doesn’t take up more than 50% of your garden or the total area of land surrounding the main property.
• It is not built further forward of the main elevation than the main house.
• It will not be used as a permanent living space.
• It is a single-storey structure without balconies, raised verandas, or raised platforms attached to it.
• If it is has a dual-pitched roof, the wooden car garage can’t exceed the maximum total height of 4 meters and the maximum eaves height is 2.5 meters.
• When built within 2 meters of the boundary of the main house, the wooden garage can’t exceed 2.5 meters in height.

In the case of Listed Buildings, it isn’t allowed to build any outbuildings on the property and the grounds surrounding it. Also, if your property belongs to the category National Park, conservation areas, areas of national beauty, or world heritage sites, you will have to ensure that your wooden car garage complies with certain rules.

According to these rules, you cannot build a garage that is larger than 10sq. meters in total if it is being placed less than 20 meters away from an outer wall of the property.

It is important to mention that building planning isn’t an exact science and there is no precise formula. Each situation is different and there can be exceptions, so it’s always wise to check with your Local Planning Authority before you have your outbuilding installed.

DIY timber frame garages are the most affordable and fastest ways to assemble your own wooden garage. Timber garages prices start from £3000. This is the minimum to get all necessary details and components delivered.

Additionally, you need a good and stable base and you may consider our assembly service depending on your DIY skills and the time you have. The cost of a concrete base, including materials and work, is around £1500-£2200 and using professionals to get your garage installed will cost approximately £900-£1250. Taking into consideration all the above costs, meaning that all you do is order your choice of timber frame carport kit and leave everything else to professionals, you can still have your garage built within a £6000 budget.

All of our wooden garages used to have 44mm wall thickness. But within the last 6 months, we have created many similar 70mm wall models – 70mm is much more solid and sturdy, but of course also more expensive.

A high-quality timber frame carport kit doesn’t just prolong the lifespan of your car, but it also allows you to store other valuable items such as bikes, tools, sports equipment, etc. A wooden car garage also prevents contamination and damage due to dirt, dampness, and other harmful substances. As a result, the costs of cleaning your car and fixing the damage will be reduced substantially. If you are wondering if a wooden car garage will make your house worth more, the short answer is yes. The added value may be far more than the money you spend on the garage itself, especially if you invest in a high-quality timber frame carport kit. If you want to choose one of the best wooden carport kits UK has to offer, make sure you visit our Devon and Leeds display sites, or you can buy one online from our website.

If you are searching for an affordable timber garage for sale in the UK, the summerhouse24 online store has it all. We offer the best wooden garages and carports. If you are in the market for house garages for sale and carports for sale you can visit the Summerhouse24 display sites in Devon and Leeds or you can order one of our products online and get free delivery to most parts of the UK. For wooden garages sales and offers, check our website regularly.