Timber Garage manufacturers are hard to find in Scotland. That was just as true in 2019 when this post was first written as it is now in 2026.
BUT… we’ve managed to find some hidden gems tucked away on page 3 and 4 of Google.
A couple of our manufacturers have already featured in our shed reviews so it’s nice to see some familiar faces.
I’ve made it my mission to review all the timber building manufacturers in Scotland to help you make the right buying decision for your perfect Shedlife. Whether that’s sheds, garages, or garden rooms I am on it!
This time it’s all about the timber garages and what Scotland has to offer. Let’s be absolutely clear: this review is about single-skinned garage manufacturers. In other words, these garages are large sheds, built without a floor. These buildings do not have the same specification as a Gillies & Mackay Garage and do not perform to the same standard.
But not everyone wants a G&M Garage. This review is for the people who are aware of the limitations of a single-skinned building, and are happy to work with those.
In order to make this fair, we have to set a standard. I conduct my reviews using desktop research alone. This means that all the information available to me, is also available to you. I use Google to pick my timber garage manufacturers and then go hard on their online presence, websites and social.
We’re not interested in the paid ads – we only like organic search. It’s honest and more accurate to our needs i.e. location.
THE RULES
- We don’t talk about ourselves! Nope – this is not a sly skanky ad for Gillies & Mackay. We are not in this review. This is purely for my research purposes and I take a clear, impartial view of all companies I review.
- We only talk about 6m x 3m Garages in our comparisons, it makes things easier.
- The opinions in this blog are based on my own personal judgement and what I believe is important when it comes to the perfect Garage; Specification, Price and Service.
Let’s begin, shall we?
Stewart Timber
Stewarts have 2 options for cladding – 21mm Loglap or 15mm Shiplap.
Both are tongue and groove and both are made from Swedish pine. Stewarts did not disappoint when they were reviewed for sheds, so it’s no surprise that they’re coming up trumps on specification for their garages too.
Any timber Garage manufacturer using Redwood will always get my vote.
£3,990 including VAT & Installation
This is for a 20’ x 10’ (6m x 3m) Garage, constructed in the 21mm loglap with 75mm x 32mm framing and 16mm tongue and groove sarkin.
The specification is good for a single-skinned building. I like the second picture (below) because I believe it’s tanalised cladding – which is far more suitable for a building that’s effectively bolted to concrete and susceptible to damp.
The price is even better!! Stewarts have nailed it again.
Related: What kind of base do I need for a Garage?
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Elite Fencing and Sheds
Elite Fencing and Sheds have two priced Garages on their website, one with 15mm tongue & groove cladding and the other with 20mm loglap cladding.
Interestingly their largest size would take them over the 30m2 permitted development size for building control. It would be good to know if Elite Fencing and Sheds are submitting building control, and whether they are being approved on the structure detailed on their website. In my experience BC stipulate a breather cavity, which would mean the building would need to be 3 tier.
Related: Do I need Planning Permission or Building Control?
Anyway… I digress…
Their 20’ x 10’ loglap clad garage costs £3580.
Elite Fencing don’t specify what type of timber they’re using, but I’d take a guess and say that it’s Spruce timber (Whitewood) here.
Looking specifically at Elite’s website, I’d like more information on what the Garage is made of, how they construct it, what preparation is needed or how to look after it.
Unfortunately, there’s an SEO massacre happening here! Where Elite is explaining the uses of Garages and keywording the hell out of their copy, they should instead, provide the information we actually need.
Let’s not be too harsh, though. I love that Elite have videos touring their products so you can see the buildings as they stand, inside and out. Elite Fencing and Sheds are genuinely trying, their Facebook page is up-to-date and they have loads of images.
The website states free local delivery. It doesn’t tell us if it includes assembly, or give any indication about what groundworks are required.
SJS Fencing
SJS Fencing are a family business based in Falkirk and offer a number of different services from landscaping to Garages, and their Sheds have featured in our review posts before.
Their 20′ x 10′ Garage costs £2,308.
This is the price for 19mm loglap cladding, but there’s also options for 12mm or 16mm weatherboard. I wouldn’t recommend going for the 12mm cladding in a building this size, as it’s going to struggle keeping the water out.
SJS don’t mention what type of timber they’re using, but again I would assume that it’s spruce.
The Garage also comes with timber double doors and black roofing felt. Keep in mind that roofing felt is a pretty good roofing material but will likely need replaced every ten years or so.
Luckily, SJS Fencing can also sort out your base for you – they offer a range of bases including concrete, slabs and sleepers, so that’s one less thing to worry about.
The Shed Company
So, this is more like it. Robin and Rory at The Shed Company in Perth have a much better idea of what consists of decent construction.
The Shed Company lead with a far more substantial construction than the previous companies we’ve already talked about. The Shed Company are basing their product range on much larger buildings and therefore recognise the importance of specification.
The Shed Company don’t specify on their website which type of timber they are using, which would be useful to know.
But they do tell you that their framing is 150mm x 150mm (that’s good!) and the cladding is vertical Danish lapping finish (this is what we call Close Board & Strap here at G&M) which provides great weather resistance.
They also use Steel Box Profile Roofing another big tick, and it seems that they sort out the concrete base for you.
These guys make everything to order so unfortunately there’s no set pricing on the website.
One thing I’m not sure about is the 36m2 restriction they have detailed on their website for Planning. I know for certain the building must be under 30m2 for building control, so it may be an idea for The Shed Company to revisit that advice.
The Shed Company do an amazing job of updating their Facebook and responding to their customers who use it.
Who makes the best Timber Garage in Scotland?
Ultimately all four Timber Garage Suppliers are doing a great job for what they’re offering and for the price given.
Their general presence and reviews are all decent, and everyone’s making the effort to spend time engaging with their customers online.
My only concern is that none of them are offering a breather cavity/membrane. I feel like The Shed Company have the competence to do this, but given their pricing is based on single skinned, it could get very costly. So I understand why close board and strap cladding is their preferred choice.
When I’m talking about a breather cavity it’s something that I myself had to discover the hard way.
Related: Why our Garages don’t leak!
Stewarts are the perfect combination of affordability and quality for a single skinned Garage, while SJS and Elite are fairly similar in both offerings. But, I need you to really appreciate the importance of base work and preparing your concrete plinth before buying a garage from anywhere.
The Shed Company is the out and out winner on this review, as far as I am concerned. They’re competent in their specification and in their inclusive services for groundworks and finishings.
I’d love to hear your experiences with any of the reviewed companies in the comments below.
Till next time… Natty x
