What size garage ?

[Chilliman]

Search function doesn't seem to be working at the mo, so apologies if this info is already here somewhere... I may be moving in the near future and if so I'm going to have to build a garage (nice rundown gaff with plenty of room around it but no garage). Will be looking at a double so enough space for two cars but also room for work benches and storage etc, will probably go for a lift as well. Any advice on best size or do's and dont's ? Best material for construction ? Cheers, Chilli...

[BrianMillar]

I am just in the process of buying a place without garage as well

My existing garage is 6m x6m. It was OK if arranged properly, but with the TVR, Trike, Motorcycle, Ride on Mower, Lathe, Compressor, drill press, 8x3 workbench, shelving and freezer in there it could get cramped.

If I get my way at the new place I have already done a layout for an 18m x 9m garage/workshop with potential of having a three quarter height second floor. Just have to convince SWMBO.

[Chris71]

Maybe just build it as big as you can and consider future conversion to an extension or a granny annex?

Ideally I guess the minimum would be the width of one car, plus the space to lie underneath either sill with you legs sticking out (if you're doing work) and not touch the garage wall - so maybe 18ft?

Sorry, that's the closest I can offer to a useful observation. On a less constructive note - very jealous of anyone with a proper double garage.

[Mark.]

I'd go for as big as you are allowed by either planners or wife

Avoid the trestle type roof supports is you are going for a lift so beams won't get in the way.

My garage is about 8m x 8m and can get both cars in and open doors fully. Also can get round them to work quite nicely.

[Brummmie]

6mx6m here, i built it and i did the labouring myself, and paid a couple of brickies a daily rate, did it out of concrete block with a pitched and tiled roof. Then rendered.
Steel doors for security and sunk some ground anchors in for the bikes while at it.
Cost me around £5k all in.

[Alexdaredevilz]

It needs to be big enough for the Tiv, and room to build a Ultima

[ATM]

Brummmie said:

6mx6m here, i built it and i did the labouring myself, and paid a couple of brickies a daily rate, did it out of concrete block with a pitched and tiled roof. Then rendered.
Steel doors for security and sunk some ground anchors in for the bikes while at it.
Cost me around £5k all in.

That sounds like a bargain - pics please?

[WazzaL]

My garage is 18ft x 17ft.

Enough room for the TVR & an Estate, though wouldn't have said there was enough room to do all the prep work to build a car with the TVR in the garage.

So would be suggesting something a little longer and wider than that.

And don't forget a door out the back...!

[Rob_the_Sparky]

Mine is 10.8m long and 2.6m wide. Length is OK for my Griff + Pug205 to be parked in plus comfortable space for a workbench. However, if working on one of the cars then the width and length are marginal.

Hope that helps

Rob

[Brummmie]

ATM said:

That sounds like a bargain - pics please?

It goes 6m back.

[BCA]

Best size - Big as you can get away with/ afford.

Double car height or more (see the car lifts topic on here) and with as much light as possible through the roof is possible.

[Kevin VRs]

BrianMillar said:

I am just in the process of buying a place without garage as well

My existing garage is 6m x6m. It was OK if arranged properly, but with the TVR, Trike, Motorcycle, Ride on Mower, Lathe, Compressor, drill press, 8x3 workbench, shelving and freezer in there it could get cramped.

If I get my way at the new place I have already done a layout for an 18m x 9m garage/workshop with potential of having a three quarter height second floor. Just have to convince SWMBO.

And the local planning department.

[BrianMillar]

Kevin VRs said:

BrianMillar said:

I am just in the process of buying a place without garage as well

My existing garage is 6m x6m. It was OK if arranged properly, but with the TVR, Trike, Motorcycle, Ride on Mower, Lathe, Compressor, drill press, 8x3 workbench, shelving and freezer in there it could get cramped.

If I get my way at the new place I have already done a layout for an 18m x 9m garage/workshop with potential of having a three quarter height second floor. Just have to convince SWMBO.

And the local planning department.

Should not be a problem I am buying a farm

[Chilliman]

Thanks for the input guys, gives a good idea of what to aim at...

Cheers, Chilli..

[TV8]

2 cars deep by 2 cars wide, with a bit of room all round would be my ideal!