May I compliment you on your impeccable taste? The fact that you’re even researching timber garages is a definite mark of quality. A timber garage is elegant, tasteful, and classic, whatever its size. And if you’re planning on squeezing your garage into a tight space, you’ll want to know: how much does a small timber garage cost?
Are all timber garages made the same way?
They are not. Repeat after me, Sheddies – A GARAGE IS NOT THE SAME AS A BIG SHED!
At least, it shouldn’t be. You know we love big sheds. But around here, we also know that you deserve something a bit more sturdy, a bit more solid and a bit more watertight than a big shed. Because the fact is, once your shed is over a certain size, it becomes much harder to keep water out. If your building will be larger than 16′ x 10′, or 4.8m x 3m, you may well have problems.
How do we know this? Because we’re the people who fix those problems. Our Garage specification was born out of necessity – we were having problems with leaky big sheds. We knew that a single-skinned building of the size needed for a garage wasn’t reliably keeping water out.
If you’re shopping for a timber garage, you need to know what you’re getting for your investment. If you’re buying a big shed, it may not be easy to keep this building completely watertight.
This article will break down the cost of a G&M 3-Tier timber Garage project.
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How small can a Garage be?
The smallest garage size that we offer is 4.8m x 3.3m. I’ll use this size throughout to give you an idea of how much this project would cost.
As with any custom project, it’s important to decide what you’re using your building for. If you’re looking for a garage that is smaller than this, and aren’t fussed about keeping your car inside, then I’d recommend checking out our 3-Tier Workshops.
How much does a small timber garage base cost?
All of our garages require a concrete base due to their weight and size.
At G&M, we project-manage all third parties to ensure your base is built to our exact specifications. We will arrange a site visit with one of our accredited base layers. They will assess your site and give you a custom quote for the work.
The price of a concrete base varies hugely depending on where you are, what the ground is like and what the access to that ground is like. This is why a site visit is necessary to give you an exact cost for your basework.
For a small Garage, £4,500 is a decent ballpark figure, but quotations may be higher depending on your site.
How much does the actual garage cost?
Our prices include the building, VAT, installation and delivery within 40 miles of our base in Errol. A 4.8m x 3.3m Apex Garage costs £11,404.
What other costs are involved in a timber garage project?
Another cost to account for is your Garage door. At G&M, we project manage your garage project, which includes arranging for the supply and fit of your chosen garage door. We offer sectional and roller garage doors, which can be either manual or automatic.
The smaller length of your garage is the gable, and this tends to be where the Garage door is fitted. There needs to be enough weatherboard on each side of the door for bracing, so that the structure is stable. This garage has a 3.3m gable, so we’d recommend a 2.4m Garage door.
A 2.4m manual garage door costs £2,600 however, you can upgrade this to an automatic garage door for £300.
A small timber garage should be big enough for most cars, but it’s best to check that your garage and garage door will accommodate your car.
Read more: The Best Garage Doors For A Timber Garage.
Do additional doors and windows cost more?
Our Garages don’t come with any standard window or door choices to give you the freedom to customise your choice. A popular addition is the uPVC Personnel door for ease of access to your garage, which costs £950.
We also offer a range of uPVC windows. Depending on how you use your garage, you may want more or fewer windows to suit your needs. We recommend that you have at least one uPVC window to allow for ventilation.
| uPVC Double-Glazed Window Options | Size (mm) | Price |
| Single Cill Window | 660 x 1050 | £540 |
| Double Cill Window | 1145 x 1050 | £780 |
| Triple Cill Window | 1745 x 1050 | £1,140 |
Can I have electricity added to my garage?
Another additional cost to consider is the addition of electricity. This is a must if you choose to have an automatic garage door, but also allows you to light your space and add plug sockets. If you choose to add electricity to your garage, we will arrange a site visit with our accredited electricians, and they will give you a custom quote for the work. A site visit is needed to give you an accurate quote for the cost, but a good estimate figure is between £600 and £1,000.
Will the cladding type impact the cost of my garage?
Another decision to make about a timber garage is the type of cladding used. Cladding is the timber that makes up the outer shell of the building. There are different styles of cladding and different types of timber that can be used. These will also impact how much your small garage costs.
Our standard Garages feature 19mm tongue and groove redwood weatherboard cladding, which is included in the price. You can have your garage cladding upgraded to Radiata ThermoWood cladding, at an additional price.
The other option is our Close Board and Strap Garage, which features close board and strap rough-sawn pressure-treated cladding. This option increases your wall construction from 3-Tier to 5-Tier. Close Board and Strap Garages are priced separately but tend to cost around £5000 more than a standard garage of the same size.
Standard Garage & Close Board & Strap Garage Price List.
What are the total costs for a small timber Garage project?
Here’s an estimated price for two garage projects. Project 1 includes all the basics needed for a garage project, ideal for those on a tighter budget, whereas Project 2 includes more upgraded features:
| Project 1 | Project 2 | |
| Garage Body | £11,404 | £11,404 |
| Concrete Base (estimate) | £4,500 | £4,500 |
| Garage Door | Manual £2,600 | Automatic £2,900 |
| Personnel Door | uPVC £950 | |
| uPVC Windows | Single £540 | Double £780 |
| Electrics (estimate) | Not included | £800 |
| Total Cost | £19,044 | £21,334 |
This is just an idea of the costs involved in a project. Each timber garage project is unique, so keep in mind that base and electrics costs could vary.
How do I buy a small timber garage?
While this article gives you an idea of the costs involved, every garage project is unique.
If you’re ready to get your small timber garage project off the ground, let us know! Book your free Consultation, or if you’d like to see a timber garage in the flesh, come and see us at our Show Area here in Errol. Ready…Sheddie…GO!
