Replacing old brick 1960s garage

Albermarle

EssexExile said:

Albermarle said:

Valerie2023 said:

EssexExile said:

The garage was probably just built on a slab, so no real foundations. Hopefully the house has real foundations!

Why not make the shed 21' X !0, 6", use the whole slab.

Thank you. I looked on-line for a shed the same size as garage but 18' X 10' was the biggest I could find. Had another look just now and found one 20' X 10'  so that would be good.

This supplier has nine variations of 20x10

Wooden Workshop Sheds | Garden Workshops | Tiger Sheds

I found a local manufacturer who made whatever shape and size you wanted, may be worth a look.

The local custom made ones are usually better quality, but more expensive.

Valerie2023

EssexExile said:

Albermarle said:

Valerie2023 said:

EssexExile said:

The garage was probably just built on a slab, so no real foundations. Hopefully the house has real foundations!

Why not make the shed 21' X !0, 6", use the whole slab.

Thank you. I looked on-line for a shed the same size as garage but 18' X 10' was the biggest I could find. Had another look just now and found one 20' X 10'  so that would be good.

This supplier has nine variations of 20x10

Wooden Workshop Sheds | Garden Workshops | Tiger Sheds

I found a local manufacturer who made whatever shape and size you wanted, may be worth a look.

Thank you. That's very helpful.

Valerie2023

Kiran said:

It may be worth considering, or it may not bother you at all, but the property vale is likely to be higher with a garage than a shed, however nice the shed may be. You could look at a timber framed garage which still has a normal garage door and can have cement board on the outside and render. That may be a happy medium between weight, cost and value?

Thank you. I'll look into that. I'm not familiar with cement board and render.

Valerie2023

If I demolish my detached garage but replace it with a wooden shed/garage almost  the same size do I need planning permission?

ChilliBob

I'd look into 'summerhouses' rather than sheds at that size. Some place does a terminator summerhouse that comes up on hot uk deals from time to time. Could be worth a look.

Even just for storage it might be better - you're limited a bit with shed storage due to damp and temperature changes in my view. Some of these summerhouse can be insulated to a degree, and can be a really nice space  

FreeBear

Valerie2023 said:

If I demolish my detached garage but replace it with a wooden shed/garage almost  the same size do I need planning permission?

You might need planning permission to demolish. But wooden sheds/garages usually fall under permitted development - Just watch the height, particularly if the structure is close to a boundary.

Valerie2023

ChilliBob said:

I'd look into 'summerhouses' rather than sheds at that size. Some place does a terminator summerhouse that comes up on hot uk deals from time to time. Could be worth a look.

Even just for storage it might be better - you're limited a bit with shed storage due to damp and temperature changes in my view. Some of these summerhouse can be insulated to a degree, and can be a really nice space  

Thank you. I never thought of that. I'll have a look.

Valerie2023

When I  accept a builders quote for demolition of the old garage, putting up a piece of fencing and a new wooden garage or shed, should I expect to pay a deposit?

subjecttocontract

All the summerhouses I've ever bought, the price includes delivery and installation. So, perhaps you might not need a builders quote for that part of your project.

Albermarle

subjecttocontract said:

All the summerhouses I've ever bought, the price includes delivery and installation. So, perhaps you might not need a builders quote for that part of your project.

Also we just had a local handyman/waste disposal person to demolish our old shed, and take away the debris. They were registered with the LA and well established, so not a fly tipper !
Also probably quite expensive to employ an experienced builder to put a fence/shed up.