Oak Framed Garages
An oak garage is one of the most quietly transformative things you can add to a house. Done well, it does not look like a garage at all. It looks like the house has always had one. Done badly, it looks like a kit. We have spent twenty-five years on the right side of that line.
Every garage we build is designed for its specific plot and its specific house. The frame is cut in our Mortehoe workshop, raised on site by our own team, and finished to the standard you would expect of the rest of your home.
Homeowners building or replacing a garage who want something that will look better in twenty years than the day it was built, and who recognise the difference between an oak garage cut for the plot and a flat-pack kit.
Configurations and options
Single Bay
Most common configuration. One vehicle plus storage. Typically 6m x 6m footprint.
- Pegged oak frame
- Choice of cladding
- Slate or tile roof
- Optional side door
Two Bay
Two vehicles plus workshop or storage area. Most popular size. Typically 9m x 6m.
- Twin doors or single wide opening
- Optional partition
- Workshop area
- Power and lighting included
Three Bay
Multi-purpose with central open bay as carport. Typically 12m x 6m.
- Two enclosed bays plus carport
- Flexible internal layout
- Suits multi-vehicle households
With Logstore
Single or double-bay with attached covered logstore. Useful for wood-burning homes.
- Roofed but ventilated logstore
- Compartmented sections
- Easy-access front
With Room Over
First floor for office, gym, or guest space. Subject to planning consent.
- Stairs to first floor
- Insulated to current Building Regs
- Windows or rooflights
- Power and water possible
Carport
Open structure, oak frame as primary feature. Minimal enclosure.
- Pegged oak structure
- Optional side panels
- Bicycle and lawnmower storage built-in
What we use
Green Oak
Sourced from French and German forests. The most cost-effective oak option. Will move and silver naturally as it dries.
Seasoned Oak
Kiln-dried or air-dried before manufacture. More dimensionally stable, slightly higher cost.
Larch Cladding
UK-grown European larch. Weathers from honey to silver-grey over 5-10 years.
Cedar Cladding
Western red cedar. Stable, lightweight, naturally weather-resistant. Slightly warmer tone than larch.
Clay Tiles
Traditional handmade or machine-made. Suits period properties and rural settings.
Natural Slate
Welsh or Spanish. Classic appearance, longest-lived roofing material.
Typical pricing
From £25,000
Subject to specification and site conditions.
Currently quoting
Spring 2027
Lead times updated quarterly.
Examples of our oak framed garages
Genuine examples, all our own work.
What we don’t do
We do not sell flat-pack oak garage kits. Every frame is designed and cut for its specific plot. If you want a quick-assembly off-the-shelf solution, we will respectfully point you elsewhere, there are companies that do that well, and we are not one of them.
Things people ask us
Do oak framed garages need planning permission?
Most do. Detached garages over 30m2 or close to boundaries almost always require planning consent. Smaller outbuildings can sometimes qualify under Permitted Development. We handle the planning application as part of our design service.
How long does the build take?
Typically 12-16 weeks on site once foundations are in. The full process, design, planning, frame manufacture, raising and finish, usually runs 9-14 months from first conversation.
Do you do the foundations?
We can either work with your groundworker or arrange one from our regular contractors. Foundation specification is set by our structural engineer based on ground conditions and frame size.
Can I have a room over the garage?
Often, yes, but it is planning-sensitive. Height limits, overlooking, and ridge lines all come into play. We can give an honest view at the first site visit on whether it is likely to fly.
How do I choose between oak, larch, and cedar cladding?
Mostly taste and budget. Oak cladding ages to the deepest silver and lasts longest. Larch is the most cost-effective and weathers beautifully. Cedar sits between the two, stable, warm-toned, slightly softer.
What maintenance is needed?
Structurally, none. The oak frame is essentially maintenance-free for generations. Cladding may need an occasional wash to clear lichen in shaded areas. Doors and ironmongery checked annually.
Can you wire it for EV charging?
Yes, and we recommend future-proofing for it even if you do not have an EV yet. We run the cable and install the consumer unit during the build; adding the charger later is then a half-day job.
Why not just buy a CLS timber-clad garage kit?
CLS-frame kits are cheaper up front and have their place. But the frame is structurally lighter, the joints are bolted rather than pegged, and the building is unlikely to look right after fifteen years. An oak garage is a generational investment; a kit is a 20-year solution.
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