Oak Garages in Gloucestershire

The Trade Oak Difference

There are some who claim to offer oak framed garages, when in fact what they offer are oak fronted garages. That is, the front part of the structure is fashioned from oak while the rafters and other components that are not visible from the outside are made of cheaper, softer, less durable wood. You won’t ever encounter that type of fundamental compromise with oak garages in Gloucestershire from Trade Oak Building Kits.

Every support beam, joist and rafter in our oak framed garage kits is just that; beautiful, durable French green oak. Our insistence on using only the finest materials is what separates a Trade Oak timber frame garage, garden room or other structure from those of our competition. Will you pay a little more for a genuine oak framed garage from Trade Oak? Possibly. But you won’t have issues with parts of the frame needing to be replaced 10 years from now.

Do Oak Garages in Gloucestershire Need Planning Permission?

Gloucestershire is one of the most historic areas in all of England and both the county and local councils are diligent in making sure it retains its historic integrity and timeless appeal. Any and all structures built here are of the highest quality and adhere to all local ordinances. 

That said, there are certain minor alterations and extensions that do not require planning permission. Work that falls into this category is known as “permitted development”. However, the range of permitted development in Gloucestershire is quite limited and typically only includes minor alterations to private homes. 

You should expect that the construction of an oak framed garage, particularly if it includes a second storey with a live/workspace, will require planning permission. If your property is in a conservation area planning permission may be more difficult to obtain, but the quality of our oak framed garages can sometimes mollify naturally sceptical planning commission members.

At the end of the day, the only way to be certain whether planning permission is required is to check with the local planning office.

The Beauty and Variety of Our Oak Framed Garages

We offer more than 2-dozen 1, 2 and 3-car oak framed garage styles, with 2 storey options available for several of our designs. Whether 1 or 2 storey structures your garage can be fully customised to ensure a look that is unique and which exhibits a high degree of visual harmony with the architectural style of your home. 

Every component of every one of our green oak garage kits is cut on demand at the time the order is placed. This ensures they do not spend days, weeks or months sitting around in the lumber yard. As a result, you can be sure that the joints will fit together like the seams of a finely tailored suit and that your oak garage will endure for decades, or even centuries.

The Financially Astute Choice

When it comes to designing and building an oak garage much of the expense is generated by the design process itself since architects are not known for giving their services away. However, when you choose an oak garage from Trade Oak Building Kits the design is already determined and any related cost is minimised. 

The same is true for material costs. If your oak garage is a unique creation you will only be purchasing enough timber to build that garage, which will push material costs through the roof. At Trade Oak we purchase French green oak in enormous quantities and pass the savings on to you. 

The bottom line is that the design and construction cost of a Trade Oak garage kit is significantly less than if you tried to build your own oak garage from scratch. Even if you wish to have us create a bespoke garage for you, material costs will still be significantly less due to our enormous purchasing power.

To learn more about our oak garages for Gloucestershire property owners call Trade Oak on 01580 880344 during regular business hours. Or, if you prefer, write to us anytime at: inbox@tradeoakbuildingkits.com.