2 Bay Oak Garages

Why Choose an Oak Garage Over Concrete or Steel?

When comparing a wooden garage to concrete or steel alternatives, oak framed construction offers significant advantages:

• Aesthetic appeal: Enhances property value and character — natural oak blends beautifully with any home
• Customisation: Fully bespoke oak garage designed to your exact requirements
• Longevity: Oak garages last 100+ years with proper care, compared to 20–30 years for concrete
• Flexibility: Easy to modify, extend, or convert oak frame structures
• Environmental: Sustainable, renewable timber construction with a low carbon footprint
• Comfort: Natural insulation properties make oak ideal for workshop use

Learn more about the benefits of oak construction: Why Choose Oak

An oak double garage is one of our most popular commissions, combining two generous parking bays under a single oak frame with the option to add a workshop, store, or room above.

2 Bay Oak Garage Design Options

Your double oak garage can be configured to suit your exact requirements. Here are the most popular layout and design options:

Layout Configurations

• Double enclosed garage: Two bays with oak garage doors for maximum security
• Open bay + enclosed bay: One open-fronted oak carport, one enclosed garage
• Garage + workshop: One parking bay, one dedicated workshop space with separate access
• Garage + storage: One car bay, one general storage area

Roof Styles

• Gable end: Traditional pitched roof design
• Hipped roof: Elegant four-sided roof structure
• Barn end: Rustic agricultural styling for rural properties
• Catslide extension: Additional lean-to for log store or equipment

Access Options

• Single wide oak garage doors (2.4m–3.0m) for each bay
• Double doors spanning full width
• Sliding doors for space-saving operation
• Up-and-over doors with manual or electric operation
• Side-hung traditional barn doors

Roof finishes include clay tiles, natural slate, or cedar shingles. All garages are made from high-grade green oak and can be supplied as part of a full design and build service.

2 Bay Oak Garage Dimensions

All our oak garages are built to bespoke dimensions. The sizes below are typical starting points — we’ll adjust every measurement to suit your vehicles, your site, and your intended use.

Need something smaller? See our 1 bay oak garages. For larger requirements, explore our 3 bay or 4 bay oak garages. If your site requires a non-standard layout, our L-shaped oak garages may be ideal.

Planning Permission for a 2 Bay Oak Garage

Many 2 bay oak garages fall under permitted development rights and won’t require a full planning application. To qualify, the garage generally must:

• Be single storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres
• Not exceed 4 metres in overall height (dual-pitch roof) or 3 metres (any other roof)
• Not be forward of the principal elevation of the house
• Not cover more than 50% of the total curtilage

However, if you’re adding a room above, the garage becomes two storey and will almost certainly require planning permission. Properties in conservation areas, AONBs, or near listed buildings may also need planning consent regardless of size.

Our team can advise on your specific situation and manage the entire planning application process if needed.

Building Regulations

Detached garages under 30 square metres that are at least one metre from any boundary are generally exempt from building regulations. Most standard 2 bay garages fall close to or above this threshold, so building regulations may apply. If you’re adding a room above, building regulations will always be required. We’ll confirm exactly what applies to your project during our initial site visit.

How We Build Your Double Oak Garage

1. Initial Consultation

We visit your site, discuss your requirements, and assess the practicalities — access, ground conditions, and any planning considerations. There’s no charge for this initial visit.

2. Bespoke Design

Our design team creates detailed plans tailored to your site and intended use. We’ll work through dimensions, bay configurations, door styles, and roof finishes until the design is exactly right.

3. Planning & Approvals

We confirm whether your garage falls under permitted development or requires a planning application. If an application is needed, we prepare and submit everything on your behalf.

4. Oak Frame Manufacture

Your oak frame is hand-crafted in our workshop using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Each joint is individually cut and test-assembled before delivery.

5. Site Preparation & Foundations

Groundworks and foundations are prepared while your frame is being manufactured, keeping the build timeline efficient.

6. Frame Raising & Completion

The oak frame is delivered and erected on site — typically completed in two to three days for a double garage. Roofing, cladding, doors, and finishing works follow promptly.

Typical timeline: 8–12 weeks from sign-off to completion, depending on specification and site conditions.