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Garage Buying Process

At Lidget Compton we think we offer the most comprehensive range of product in the UK today. If you cant see what you want within our standard range, we can probably make the building you want. We haven’t been beaten yet!

Choose Your Garage Style

Although our range is possibly the most comprehensive in the UK, it is easy to choose your building.

Choosing a new concrete garage can be a daunting task. Investing in a new concrete garageis a significant undertaking and not a decision to be taken lightly. So to help with the decision making process we have produced this useful infographic. This piece covers all the main areas you should consider when looking at the purchase of a sectional concrete building, such as: 

What will the garage be used for? 

How much space do you have available for the garage? 

The kind of budget you have available. 

What shape of building do you prefer? 

The first stage of the garage buying process is to choose from the 6 basic SHAPES we have available. 6 shapes, but endless design possibilities. Our options range means that you can personalise the building to your requirements. 

pent garage

Pent

Flat roof sloping gently from front to back

pent mansard garage

Pent Mansard

Elevated front profile roof

apex garage

Apex

Traditionally shaped pitch roof

Apex 15

Pitched roof with bold roll tile effect roof sheets

apex 20 garage

Apex 20

Fully lined pitched roof with pantile profile tile effect roof sheets

Apex 90

Unique transverse pitched roof

Then you need to consider the aesthetics of the building:

How you want the overall building to look? 

What kind of wall finish will on your garage look good on your property? 

What kind of doors and windows will your garage need? 

Do you need extra’s inside the garage like shelf stacks or partition walls? 

All the considerations involved when looking into choosing a new concrete garage are covered here. However, if you have any questions about anything here or about what building would best suit your requirements you can always contact our sales team. Alternatively you can request a copy of our latest product guide and price list. 

Within the main garage shapes there are a wide range of different garage styles such as double garages, lean-to’s, garden rooms, battery garages and commercial buildings. View our full range of garages to find out more.

Choose Your Garage Size

Having surveyed your garden, select the width and length of the building you want. The size of garage you choose really depends on how much space you have available and what you intend to use the garage for. 

Our garages start at 8’6 (2.59m) wide and 16’3 (4.95m) long (other sizes are available via our bespoke Design&Build service). If you intend to use your new garage for a car we would recommend a minimum size of 9’6 (2.89m) x 16’3 (4.95m) but this would depend on how big your car is. A 9’6 (2.89m) wide garage would come with an 8 wide door so measure the width of your car including wing mirrors (if they don’t fold closed) to ensure your car will fit. 

You can get an accurate quote based on the size you require in our Get A Quote section. We also have a handy Building Size Guide available where you can find out more about the size of our garages and sheds. 

Lidget Compton Tip

Surveys show that most people would have a larger building than they originally specified once its installed – a wider and/or longer building costs less if chosen when you first select – although possible to extend buildings later is possible, but much more expensive.

Customise Your Garage

We offer the biggest range of Bespoke Options to make your building your own.

Use our range of customisation options to ensure your new garage blends in with its environment. Choosing the right options to compliment your building can also give it increased kerb appeal and help increase the value of your property.

The list of options is extensive and includes the following;

  • Wide Range of Wall Finishes
  • Main Doors: Up & Over, Roller Shutter, Sectional & Side Hung
  • PVC Fascias
  • Choice of Roof Colours
  • PVC Guttering
  • Personnel Access Doors: Timber, Steel & PVC
  • PVC Windows
  • Choice of Brick Front Post Styles
  • Partition Walls
  • Full Height PVC Glazed Units
  • PVC French Doors
  • Remote Control Operators
  • And More!

Our website also has a wealth of information on our entire range of concrete garages, sheds and garden buildings. You can find all manner of advice on all things garages, from laying the perfect concrete base, to finding out if you need planning permission for your building. All contained within the resource centre, it’s a great place to find information.

Don’t forget you can also find information and locations of our nationwide network of fully trained garage experts! 

Storn grey apex garden room
Wall finishes
Golden oak apex garage
Main Doors
Double apex 20 concrete garage
PVC Fascias
Half apex lean to garage
Roof Colours
PVC Guttering
Gutters
pent shed in cotswold stone
Personnel Doors
brick effect apex shed
Windows
Double pent garage with roller shutter door
Brick Front Posts
Partition wall
Partition Walls
Apex garden room in light blue pvc cladding
Full Height PVCU Units
Storn grey apex garden room
PVC French Doors
Remote garage door operator
Remote Control Operators
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