Self-Build Timber Frame Garage and Carriage House Kits

Do it yourself home improvements have become popular in the current climate where so many people are spending time in their houses. For the more skilled enthusiast (or for your local builder), our self build Timber Frame Garage and Carriage House kits could be the perfect way to invest in your property and occupy you at weekends.

Our DIY timber building kits enable you to build your own high-quality wooden garages and carriage houses that will enhance the appearance of, and add value to, your home. We deliver our build-your-own garage kits throughout the UK and into Europe. Each kits arrives 100% complete with the timber frame, panels and all the fixtures and fittings you need, right down to the last nut and bolt.

Types of self-assembly prefabricated garages

Our DIY prefabricated garages are flexible and can be specified according to your requirements. They can be added to as you consider whether you want;

a single or double garage
to have a felt roof or be made to accommodate slates or tiles
to have wooden side-hung doors
to have metal up-and-over doors
to have a window
to have a pedestrian door

Types of self-assembly prefab timber frame carriage houses

As with our prefab garage kits, our build your own carriage house kits allow you to customise your order as you go along. You can decide on many options, including if you should opt for;

a single, double or triple bay garage
extra space for a log store or attached garage
a garage with extra capacity for a workshop

Each delivered carriage house kit contains detailed assembly instructions to help guide you through every stage of the build and an itemised list of components so you can easily identify each one.

Timber Garage Kit Size Options

There are different size buildings in our DIY garage kits range, starting at 4.8m x 3.0m and going up to 7.2m x 7.2m. If you’re after a larger garage or have a non-standard layout please talk to us. We are able to accommodate most requests. When planning your self-build timber garage, try to allow at least 1m space around the garage for maintenance.

Don’t forget that buildings close to a boundary or in front of the principle elevation of your house will need planning permission and possibly building regulations approval as well. Always check the rules that apply with your particular local authority before investing in a build your own garage kit.

You can choose the size of garage kit you need and price it up, using our garage and carriage house kit calculators below.

"Your assembly instructions were excellent, my timber garage kit was 100%

complete and it took me and my builder less than 2 days to erect it - I couldnt be happier" - Mr. D. Leicestershire

Felt roof Garage kit ready for loading

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What is included with your prefabricated garage kit?

Our prefab timber frame garage kits include every item required to build your own garage. They include:

Step-by-step assembly instructions and comprehensive spares are supplied with each garage or carriage house kit.
The timber frame and panels are prefabricated in our factory so the difficult work has been done for you.
Wall panels are fully finished and that includes fitment of cladding, windows and pedestrian doors.
Features like bargeboards, fascias and timber trims are all supplied cut to size.
Carriage house oak entrance frames are morticed and tenoned. Joints are prepared and 19mm oak pegs are provided. Each frame is trial assembled before dispatch.
Roof trusses are fully fabricated and gables are clad.
All components that arrive with our prefabricated garages are labelled and easily identifiable.

PLEASE NOTE: Roof tiles are not included and should be ordered from your local roofing contractor. There is no special equipment needed beyond carpentry hand tools and a hammer drill for ground anchoring.

The garage kits are perfectly suitable for assembly by competent DIY enthusiasts or a local builder.

Prefab garage kit prices

Our timber garage kit prices depend on what exactly you require for your new building. But as a guide, for a single, wooden garage kit with no additional features, the price starts at £2,495 plus delivery. For a large, double garage kit, ready for tiling, the price is between £4,724 and £7,366 plus delivery.

Timber frame garages are a more affordable alternative to brick and a full oak-framed Carriage House is likely to cost two or three times as much. Plus, there is no loss of quality and they are a valuable addition to any property.

You can choose the size of garage kit you need and price it up, using our garage and carriage house kit calculators below

Click here to use our prefabricated garage kit calculator

Click here to use our prefabricated carriage house kit calculator.

Preparation: Things you must do before you can erect your self-assembly garage kit

You’ll need a solid concrete base in place for the new building. We recommend that you talk to at least two local groundworks contractors to understand exactly what is required.

A detailed foundation drawing will be sent out with order confirmation paperwork. If the base is level and square the kit will go together like clockwork.

We also suggest that you independently check the base for levels and dimensional accuracy long before delivery is due should any remedial work be needed. The foundation needs to be ready at least a week before delivery of your build it yourself garage kit.

In some cases an alternative design may be necessary or it may be possible to re-use an existing foundation. If you are planning to do this, it is important to discuss this with us first.

Delivery of your timber frame garage kit

We will deliver your garage kit to the nearest point of convenience to your foundation. The driver is likely to be on his own so please provide him with assistance to unload. If something is not clear in the itemised packing list and comprehensive erecting instructions, we are able to offer telephone assistance so don’t hesitate to call.

If you are not erecting your timber frame garage kit immediately, then we recommend that it is stacked on bearers and covered with a tarpaulin to protect it against weather damage.

Passmores garage kits have been purchased and successfully erected by hundreds of satisfied customers across the UK.

"Your assembly instructions were excellent. My timber garage kit was 100% complete and it took my builder and me less than two days to erect it. I couldn’t be happier" - Mr. D. Leicestershire

Passmores – the trusted name in timber garages

Passmores is a trusted family business that started more than 100 years ago. In the 1950s, the demand for stables, garages and cricket pavilions took off and many of the designs we use today can be traced back to that era.

Over the years our product designs have been refined and improved and we now offer a wide range of timber frame garages and garden buildings.

All Passmore prefabricated garage kits are individually manufactured in the UK by our team of skilled staff in our workshop. Our timber mill is able to produce all our specialist requirements in-house by trained staff, under careful supervision, using modern woodworking machinery.

Sustainability and sourcing of timber

Remember, when you choose a prefab garage kit from Passmores you are actively helping keep forests alive by opting for a building made of sustainable timber. We are part of an environmentally managed forestry scheme in Sweden that plants two new trees for every tree used.

Forests are natural carbon sinks and producers of oxygen which means ensuring they are full and thriving has major benefits for the environment and global warming. All the wood we use in Passmores build your own garage kits comes from this sustainable scheme.

Timber is also the only truly renewable construction material on the planet. It is becoming more popular in building construction over traditional steel and concrete because of its environmental benefits.

We’ve sold our timber garage kits to thousands of satisfied customers across the globe, including many through our partner in New Zealand. If you’re undecided and need more information, check out our Timber Garages Buying Guide here.

Timber garages truly are a win-win. Plus, they look great. But we would say that wouldn’t we?

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