Gary's Close Board and Strap Garage and Shed

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Building Size: 5m x 3m (15m2m²)

Building Cost: Circa £17k

I recently went back to visit Gary — a visit I’d really been looking forward to. From the very start, Gary had a clear vision for what he wanted and a real passion for getting every detail just right. His Garage was designed with practicality in mind — a space for storage that he could split into two sections with a partition wall, giving him the organisation and security he needed.

But Gary’s creativity didn’t stop there. Alongside his Garage, he also wanted a space where he could fully explore his craft — airbrushing — a wonderfully messy art form that needed a place of its own. That’s where his Shed came in, giving him the freedom to get creative without worrying about paint on the walls.

We loved working with Gary, and it’s fair to say we’re big fans of how his whole set-up came together. The matching Close Board and Strap finish is the icing on the cake — a beautiful combination that ties everything together perfectly.

“Shortly after moving to my quiet wee Perthshire cottage, I found myself grumbling to my new neighbours about the leaky, wobbly timber garage at the end of the drive. One of them kindly recommended Gillies and Mackay (G&M), and after a review of their detailed website I had to know more about their Garages…

My initial positive impressions were very much reinforced when I visited the Errol Show Area. As I wandered round the various sheds, garages, and other impressive timber buildings I was met by a member of the G&M team, and from that moment through the completion of my buildings I have been nothing but impressed by their enthusiasm, and interest in the wants/needs of their ‘sheddies’!

Considerate, cooperative, collaborative, and communicative staff patiently addressed all my questions and concerns, providing advice around planning requirements, recommending contractors to assist with ground works, electrics etc., and project managing as/when required.

If you need a garage upgrade, workshop, or garden storage I would wholeheartedly recommend G&M. Sure, you may see the premium price, but please don’t let that put you off. You will receive a premium product which will stand the test of time, and a premium service from all involved throughout.

At a time when honest, timely, respective and communicative trades are becoming harder and harder to find, G&M delivers in spades. My only regret… the three-tier workshop wasn’t an option available when I ordered my shed, I would definitely have considered an upgrade.”

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