- Solid Security
Imagine your Lidget Compton prefab garages as a bank vault for your car, fortified by steel-reinforced concrete panels. Unlike the illusion of security offered by other materials, these panels provide a nearly impenetrable sanctuary for your vehicles and valuables.
The robust construction transforms break-in attempts into formidable tasks that require industrial-grade equipment, giving you genuine peace of mind against forced entry.
- Built to Last Generations
While timber deteriorates and metal corrodes over time, concrete remains steadfast, offering long-lasting performance without constant maintenance. That means no annual treatments, rust protection, or pest control, just reliable performance, decade after decade.
- Fire Resistance and Protection
Picture a timber shed in a neighbour’s garden that caught fire. What started as a small flame quickly engulfed the structure because the wood fed the fire’s fury, destroying both the shed and precious belongings within minutes. This scenario highlights a critical safety advantage provided by concrete.
The non-combustible nature of concrete offers superior fire protection that wood and metal cannot match. When using a concrete garage, you can store fuel, oils, and workshop materials with confidence, knowing it won’t contribute to a fire spreading like other materials might.
- Maintenance-Free Ownership
Imagine saving approximately £200 annually on repainting alone, plus the additional costs for rust prevention and pest control services that timber or metal garages might require. With your concrete garage, you can avoid these recurring expenses entirely. Your time and money stay in your pocket, year after year, while your garage continues doing its job.
- Increased Property Value
A professionally installed concrete garage adds real value to your property investment. The permanent, high-quality appearance appeals to potential buyers and quite often returns more than the initial cost when you sell.
In fact, it is estimated that a concrete garage can add up to 10% to the resale value of your property, providing a tangible return on your investment.
- Noise Reduction Benefits
Concrete’s density provides excellent sound insulation, making concrete garages perfect for workshop activities without disturbing neighbours. Imagine the muffled thrum of a power saw inside, creating a serene environment outside, free from the usual noise complaints. You won’t have to tiptoe around noise complaints when indulging in your hobbies; just do as you please, whenever you please.
- Pent Roof Models: Single-slope designs deliver clean, contemporary lines with practical water runoff. Perfect for modern properties or spaces with tight boundaries.
- Apex Roof Garages: Traditional pitched roofs provide excellent headroom and valuable overhead storage potential. The timeless triangular profile suits period properties.
- Mono-Pitch and Lean-To Options: Mono-pitch designs offer sleek, minimalist aesthetics, while lean-to configurations maximise narrow spaces that standard garages can’t accommodate.
- Mansard Roof Models: The distinctive double-pitched mansard design adds architectural interest while creating exceptional overhead storage capacity.
If you have multiple vehicles or extensive storage requirements, our double concrete garages offer generous space for two cars, along with workshop areas, storage zones, or hobby spaces.
Need something special? At 1st Choice, each prefab garage can be customised to match your exact spec. You can choose from a wide range of upgrade options to create a space that works for you, including:
- Personnel doors for easy side access
- Additional windows to bring in more natural light
- Roller shutters for space-saving convenience
- Textured finishes to add depth and character
- Stone panels for a more natural look
- Brick effects that blend beautifully with traditional homes
There are numerous compelling reasons why Lidget Compton garages are so popular in the UK. Aside from the clean finish and solid feel, the engineering behind every panel, joint, and fitting is truly remarkable.
Unlike permanent structures, Lidget Compton are sectional garages that can be dismantled and reassembled if you move house. This unique feature, which is seldom found in garages, protects your investment and provides flexibility that traditional construction simply can’t match.
Every prefabricated garage includes high-strength concrete panels reinforced with steel for exceptional durability. The panel thickness and density exceed basic industry standards, resulting in decades of reliable service.
We fit premium Hörmann up-and-over doors as standard. These German-engineered systems provide an incredibly smooth operation, solid locking mechanisms, and long-term reliability.
Our extra-strong roofing systems handle everything the weather throws at them, from heavy snow loads to storm conditions. Whether you choose pent, apex, or mansard styling, the roofing components are engineered for decades of maintenance-free performance.
Concrete garages require a proper foundation, and we can arrange professional base construction to exact specifications, ensuring perfect levelling and drainage that prevent issues like settling or water pooling.
Unlike some suppliers, Lidget Compton includes at least one window as standard, completely free of charge, so you get natural light without extra cost.
In the excitement of selecting a new garage, it’s easy to overlook the future, but it’s crucial to plan ahead. Imagine five years from now, struggling to park two cars alongside your growing collection of tools or sports equipment. It’s a frustrating scenario, leading to costly modifications that could be averted with a slightly larger prefab garage today.
When choosing dimensions, also consider potential workshop areas, additional storage needs, and maintaining easy vehicle access.
Most concrete garages fall within permitted development rights, but checking with local authorities about planning permission prevents costly surprises. The permanent nature of concrete makes advance planning particularly important.
Delivery often requires good access for articulated lorries with forklifts. Site preparation may involve levelling, drainage improvements, and base construction. Be mindful of delivery preparation, but don’t worry too much about it: our team will assess basic requirements and provide clear guidance.
Yes, concrete costs more initially than many alternatives. However, when you consider the 10-year warranty, zero maintenance expenses, potential property value increase, and decades of reliable service, the true value of a prefab garage in the UK becomes clear.
To reframe the upfront cost, think of it in terms of a “cost per year of service”. By spreading the initial investment over the garage’s lifespan, the cost becomes surprisingly low, offering you long-term savings and peace of mind. Concrete garage prices are available directly from our website.
Aside from secure car parking, concrete garages are great as workshops, secure storage, hobby spaces, or even future conversion possibilities. Their strength and versatility justify the investment many times over, considering the sheer length of time they will last.
By now, you will hopefully see why a concrete garage is such a smart investment. But why should you buy from us?
Since 1979, we’ve perfected the art of garage installation. That may sound like a bold claim, but seriously, experience is everything in this business. Our knowledge, fueled by over 4,000 Lidget prefabricated garage installations nationwide over the decades, means we understand the subtle nuances of British properties, climate challenges, and regulatory requirements inside out.
We are authorised dealers for Lidget Compton, widely viewed as the UK’s leading concrete garage manufacturer. This partnership ensures access to the highest-quality materials, the latest innovations, and comprehensive warranty support.
At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, you can expect no hidden costs or surprise charges. As a family-owned business with a strong reputation, our approach is entirely transparent, with no gimmicks. Our sales team primarily consists of friendly, helpful, and qualified joiners and builders, rather than flashy salespeople trained in the latest ‘closing’ techniques.
Your concrete garage includes VAT, a 10-year warranty, delivery, and professional assembly. Our installation teams handle everything from unloading to final cleanup, allowing you to enjoy the results without any hassle.
From initial consultation through final handover, our specialists guide you through every decision. We assist with site surveys, planning considerations, and customisation choices, ensuring smooth project completion.
You can see our range of concrete garages at our garden building showroom in Surrey. Examine construction quality, finish options, and materials in person to ensure a thorough understanding. We are open Monday through Sunday, 9am-5pm.
We arrange professional base construction to exact specifications, ensuring a perfect foundation that prevents future problems. Professional installation is incredibly important as it guarantees structural integrity and smooth garage operation for decades.
Ready to invest in garage security that will protect your vehicles for generations to come? Our Lidget Compton concrete garages offer quality and strength, backed by friendly, comprehensive family business support that alleviates the stress of a large project, such as buying and installing a concrete garage. Concrete sectional garage prices are available online or upon visiting. We can also post one.
You can browse our complete range above to find the perfect garage, or contact our specialists for personalised guidance. Remember, you can also visit our Guildford, Surrey display site to experience the quality difference firsthand. Seeing these impressive structures in person often makes the decision far easier!
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Are prefab concrete garages any good?
It goes without saying that when investing in a new modular concrete garage, you expect a very long life from it, and this is what the range from Lidget Compton offers. They back this up with a 10-year-long structural guarantee, providing peace of mind that your new garage has been built correctly with top-quality materials to ensure a long life.
This written warranty ensures the money you spend is well-protected and backed by a company with a national reputation. Also, unusually, this warranty is transferable to a new owner if you ever sell your house, and this reassurance will add to its value at that time.
These garages have sturdy roofs, and there is an option for translucent roof panels, which allow light to flood in on many of their models. The sheer strength of the concrete panels means you will have no worries about the security of your car or its rotting.
A great benefit of sectional garages is that they can be dismantled and taken with you if you move. A superb garage – how can you look elsewhere?
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Does a garage slab need footings?
All our buildings need a concrete base. The base for your garage should be 6 inches (152mm) wider and longer than the building’s external size. Make sure the base is flat, level, and square. You can do this by using shuttering and a level board to smooth the concrete as you pour it. If you need help finding a company to build your base, we can recommend some reliable businesses. This way, your new concrete garage will have the perfect foundation.
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How do I insulate my concrete garage?
If your concrete garage is mostly used for storage and your car is left outside, it might be time to think about turning the garage into a more useful room. Depending on how you plan to use the converted space, you may need approval for building regulations. Usually, if you are not increasing the size of the garage, you will not need planning permission. Still, it is always a good idea to check with your local authority first.
You can definitely insulate a concrete garage, and it is a smart choice. After your garage is built, you can follow
our guidelines to add insulation and make the space more comfortable. This works well whether you want to use the garage for storage, as a workshop, or for other purposes.
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Why choose Lidget concrete garages?
When you compare the specifications of their prefab buildings with others, you'll see that Lidget Compton concrete garages stand out. They use high-quality Hormann 'up and over' garage doors, known as some of the best in Europe. The concrete panels are thick, and you can choose from a range of finishes to match your preferences. Most of their modular garages include windows at no extra cost, adding even more value.
You can choose from many different garage styles, including pent, mono-pitch, single slope, or lean-to sectional garages. There are also options like apex, gable, V-shaped, or roofs with different angles. If you want something unique, the Mansard pent building features a tile-effect front that really stands out. You can find more information on
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