I'm wanting to build a garage at least the size to fit in 2 cars and have space for a work bench and stuff like that.I can get a car ramp at a very good price to go in it so what height will I have to go?
I've seen many pics of folks garages on here and wondered what size they are?
Please give me your comments and advice.

 

Get planning permission and building regs sorted first, based on my experience

 

and me just had all mine passed today

 

Dont worry mate there's already a double garage there but it need to be taken down and re-done.Once this is built it will be time for my third esc cos.If it was built now I would buy that cossie that villain is selling and give it a good home and I want to build a track beast to enjoy.

 

I hear that, the cunts round where I live wouldn't let me put up a wooden box at my last address, fucking council cunts, fuck the lot of ya


Luciano

 

I'm pretty sure you can put up a building that is no higher than 2metres and has a floor space of 30 square metres with no planning!!

 

Im an architect and would suggest a 6mx6m garage usually is enough for most. for additional workshop space its worth adding a meter to the end of it. Of course it al depends on what you can fit and what the council may allow you under the local planning guidelines. Some may not allow you to just replace the existing, they may have requirements for materials to use etc. What are you thinking of useing, steel sheeting or brick. Check with your local council body before you start anything as they will make you pull it down if it does not comply with their rules.
just ask if you have any further questions regarding process etc.

Justin p

 

Cheers jpblue.
My plan was to use concrete sheets on 3 side and have a brick finish on the front.I'm wanting a workshop type garage really as I live on a farm.I don't seem to get any hassle building on a farm thankfully.

 

I wish we could all build on farms, my life would be so much easier without the councils and their planning regulations. Good luck, but remember to insulate the walls and ceiling/roof or it will be too cold to work in over winter.
Cheers.

 

http://www.planningni.gov.uk/Devel_C... work.........

 

Does it work if not what did i do wrong ......

 

http://www.planningni.gov.uk/Devel_C...on/garages.htm

 

Minimum ceiling height wants to be 4m if you are having a 2 post lift for a regular car and 4.5m for a 4x4 etc. One option is to have a 1m to 1.5m pit running between the legs of the 2 poster so you can get away with a lower ceiling height
I also recommend using self levelling Agilia concrete to cast your base. It costs a bit more but its the bollocks

 

So much funnier than most people will realise

 

a can see Ł500 off wasted money to the cousil for WOT a man or woman to say no , y is so had thes days to put some thing in yea own garden . good luck mate , av had to rent a garage miles away from home to do wot ad like to do in me own home

 

Minimum ceiling height wants to be 4m if you are having a 2 post lift for a regular car and 4.5m for a 4x4 etc. One option is to have a 1m to 1.5m pit running between the legs of the 2 poster so you can get away with a lower ceiling height
I also recommend using self levelling Agilia concrete to cast your base. It costs a bit more but its the bollocks [/quote]

Good idea about pit.I actually need to raise the garage up by about 1.5m so that would be perfect.