FAQ

That’s a good question. Both garage systems will serve you well but we think a properly engineered concrete garage system has some real advantages over brick buildings and, although we are likely to say this, is something you should at least consider if you need a new garage.

This will depend on the size of the building but most buildings are built in under one day.

No we have our own generators to produce any power we will require.

No, we will deliver the building components to your concrete base by means of a small trolley or wheeled hand truck if there is insufficient access.

We will check the order to ensure that we can build what you’ve ordered, and that there are no obvious mistakes, and then we will acknowledge it to you, with a week commencing date and together with a confirmation of order sheet. Please check that we have interpreted your order correctly, and then send that back to us as our confirmation.

We will collect your balance of payment from you two clear weeks before the beginning of the week commencing date that we allocate to your order. We will assume that your concrete base has been laid well in time, and is pent square and level. If we are not able to deliver to the base or build on the programmed day, the building will be returned to our base and a charge will be made for redelivery to cover our manpower costs. If there is space to deliver the building, we may leave the building on site, which will mean that you will not have to wait so long for us to come back and build your garage.

In Scotland Local Authority approval is NORMALLY NOT required for a concrete garage though it is required for erection of a traditional brick built garage. To find out more about your own situation please call us on 0800 112 3013.

Two main things:
1. LOOK UP! It may fit on the base, but do take into account overhanging tree branches and gutters/roofsheets of neighbouring buildings.
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2. Make sure you take into account the opening projection of your up and over door and your personnel door, and any gutters that you may order.
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You will need to ensure that you don't break the rules from the local Authority, Planning and Building Regulation Approvals in particular.

Can I put my concrete base anywhere?
Positioning your base is critical, but observing some simple rules will make sure that you will have no problems. Your up and over door will open through an arc which will need a maximum 1220mm (4ft). A standard height 1981mm (6’6”) up and over door needs 910mm (3ft) minimum space to operate.
Make sure the door will not foul walls, adjacent buildings etc. Allow for the personnel door opening. If the ground level is higher than the base (not recommended), the personnel door will not open.

If you need steps from the garage personnel door off the base, make sure you tell the agent/company so you will be able to position them correctly on the module of our panel sizes. LOOK UP! Overhanging branches of neighbouring trees – overhanging gutters from neighbouring buildings– the garage may fit on the base, but not at the eaves height…

Your base should be designed for the ground conditions on your site. A reinforced concrete raft is essential, thickened edges and a compacted clean hardcore base, with dpm and steel mesh reinforcement as required. Advice from either Concrete Garages Scotland or your local builder is recommended.