Timber Carriage Houses & Cart Lodges

All our Timber Carriage Houses are built to a precise modular design at our manufacturing centre in Strood, nr Rochester. Each building built is careful hand and machine crafted with precision to ensure your structure has the perfect fit.

Once your timber carriage house is ready to leave our factory, it will be careful packaged and transported to your desired location where it will be erected by our skilled installation team. All carriage houses will require a firm concrete base to sit on. We will confirm that you have this in place before delivery.

Over the years, our installation and construction have become experts in their field. They are efficient and understand the most efficient way to erect your timber building. The construction is usually x days for Single Garages, x days for Double Garages, x days for Sports Pavilions and 1 days for equestrian and smaller buildings. 

We take impact on the environment very seriously. That is why we source all our timber ethically from the forests of Northern Sweden. Every timber building can be traced back to it’s sourced location with our supplier, Stenvalls Trä AB, who ensure responsible forest management and adhere to the highest bio-diversity standards.

For every tree that is harvested, two are planted, to ensure timber production remains healthy and is guaranteed for the future. You can read more here

All our timber carriage house buildings that are delivered within the mainland UK, carry a 12-month warranty against faulty materials or workmanship.

Whist defects are rare, they do happen on the odd occasion. Normally any defect will show in the first few months of the your carriage house building’s life as it settles onto its foundation, and we will be happy to repair it.

Passmores timber carriage houses are built to last. All our timber is ethically sourced and hand-picked by our craftsmen to ensure premium craftsmanship and durability. You can expect to enjoy your timber carriage house for decades to come. 

Our carriage houses (also known as cart lodges) draw on heritage designs dating back to 1909. Each structure combines traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality, creating buildings that echo the elegance of historic carriage houses while meeting contemporary needs. Whether you're looking for a classic cart lodge or a more modern interpretation, our designs complement both period and contemporary homes.

Our carriage houses can be customised to suit your needs:

- Traditional open-bay cart lodge style

- Enclosed design with doors

- Log store with catslide roof

Each design maintains authentic carriage house proportions while offering modern convenience.

Carriage houses often require planning permission due to their size and heritage styling. We provide:

- Detailed architectural drawings

- Heritage design statements

- Materials specifications

- Support through the planning process

Our experience with traditional cart lodge designs helps ensure planning success.

Our carriage houses serve many purposes:

- Traditional vehicle storage

- Home workspace

- Entertainment areas (home gyms, indoor golf simulators, darts oches, and even sports bars.)

- Garden equipment storage

- Multi-purpose family space

The generous proportions of traditional cart lodge designs offer excellent flexibility.

We offer two options:

1. Professional Installation:

   - Craftsmen experienced in heritage construction

   - Traditional building techniques

   - Typically completed in 2-5 days

   - Full project management

2. Supply Only:

   - Comprehensive instructions

   - Technical support throughout

   - All materials pre-prepared

   - Suitable for experienced builders

Traditional carriage houses need regular care:

- Annual timber treatment

- Regular gutter clearing

- Roof inspection

- Traditional material maintenance

We provide guidance on maintaining authentic cart lodge features while ensuring long-term durability.