Lidget Deluxe Pent Concrete Garage

The Lidget Deluxe Pent is one I recommend when you want the simplicity of a single-slope roof but also want plenty of useful features included from the start rather than adding them individually.

I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, and I have worked with garden buildings and garages since starting my first business in 1979.

British-made by Lidget Compton, it includes a Georgian-style Hörmann up-and-over door, personal door, PVCu window, real brick front posts, PVCu roofline, rear guttering and professional fitting.

For me, the Deluxe Pent makes most sense when you like a clean mono-pitch design and already know you want a well-equipped garage.

Lidget Compton Early-Bird Offers

Why I Recommend the Lidget Deluxe Pent Concrete Garage

I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. When I look at a garage I don’t judge it simply from the photograph or the headline price. I look at what you actually receive for your money: the construction, doors, windows, roof, fittings, guarantee, installation and whether the specification makes sense for the way the building will be used. That approach comes from working with garden buildings since 1979.

The Lidget Deluxe Pent takes the straightforward Lidget pent concrete garage and adds a useful package of upgraded standard features. These include white PVCu fascias and vergeboards, a 4ft wide PVCu window, a 3ft personal door, gutters and downpipes, real brick front posts and a Georgian-style up-and-over garage door. For many customers that means the building is already well specified without needing to add numerous extras.

Strong Sectional Concrete Construction

The walls use reinforced interlocking concrete panels designed to provide strength and rigidity. Unlike timber, the concrete structure is not susceptible to rot, and the sectional form also makes this type of garage a practical choice where long service life and relatively low maintenance are priorities.

The standard finish is solid spar concrete, with other appearance options available if you would like the garage to complement your house or surroundings more closely. Depending on your chosen specification, alternatives can include brick-effect, stone or textured finishes. You can see more of the available choices in our guide to Lidget concrete garage features and options.

Pent Roof with Anti-Condensation Protection

The Deluxe Pent uses a practical single-slope or mono-pitch roof. The galvanised steel roof is fitted with anti-condensation protection and drains towards the guttering. White PVCu fascias and vergeboards are included as standard, giving the garage a more finished appearance while keeping routine exterior maintenance relatively straightforward.

A pent garage is particularly useful where you prefer the appearance of a lower, single-slope roof rather than a traditional apex design. The appropriate garage will depend on your site, required size, intended use and personal preference, which is why I always recommend comparing the alternatives rather than choosing solely from photographs.

Garage Sizes and Uses

The Lidget Deluxe Pent is available from approximately 8ft 6in to 20ft 6in wide, with lengths from 14ft 3in to 24ft 3in. Internal measurements are normally smaller than the external building dimensions, so always consider the actual usable space as well as the nominal garage size when choosing your building.

These garages can be used for vehicle parking, general storage, motorcycles, tools or as a workshop. If you intend to use the garage as a working space, think carefully about door positions, window positions, electrical requirements and the amount of clear internal space you require around benches or equipment before finalising the specification.

You can compare this model with our wider range of Lidget Compton concrete garages, including pent, apex and mansard-roof designs.

Doors, Windows and Everyday Practicality

A Georgian-style up-and-over garage door is supplied as standard, together with a separate personal access door. I particularly like having a personal door on a garage because it means you do not have to open the main garage door every time you want to collect a tool, bicycle or something stored inside.

A 4ft wide PVCu fixed window is also included as standard, providing useful natural daylight. Other door and window arrangements can be specified depending on the model and requirements, so it is worth thinking about how you will move around the finished garage before placing your order.

10-Year Structural Guarantee

The Lidget Deluxe Pent comes with a 10-year structural guarantee. An unusual benefit is that the structural guarantee can be transferable if you move home, subject to the manufacturer’s applicable terms. For me, a meaningful written guarantee is important when buying a substantial building because it gives you greater confidence in both the product and the company standing behind it.

Professional Garage Installation Included

Professional assembly of the Deluxe Pent garage is included within the applicable delivery area, provided you have a correctly prepared concrete base and suitable delivery access. The base needs to be flat, square and level because even a very good garage cannot compensate for a badly prepared foundation.

Delivery access also needs to be considered before ordering. The individual components must be moved safely from the delivery vehicle to the garage position, and delivery cannot normally be made through a house. If there is anything unusual about your access, discuss it with us beforehand rather than discovering a problem on installation day.

We can also help with practical aspects of preparing for your building. See our garden building and installation services or contact 1st Choice Leisure Buildings if you would like to talk through your site.

See a Concrete Garage Before You Buy

I have always believed that, where practical, you should see a substantial garden building before spending your money. Photographs are helpful, but standing inside a full-size garage gives you a much better understanding of its width, height, construction, doors, windows and overall feel.

You can visit our Surrey garden building display site near Guildford and Woking to inspect representative buildings and discuss the available concrete garage specifications with us.

Why My Experience Matters When Choosing a Garage

I left school at 15 and started my first garden building business in 1979, trading as Marina Sheds. In those days I was directly involved with making and selling buildings, so my understanding of garden buildings came from practical experience rather than simply reading manufacturers’ brochures.

I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money I was due from the sale. It was a difficult business lesson, but it did not end my involvement with garden buildings.

By 1992 we had broadened what we offered to include summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins. That change in direction led us to trade as Titan Garden Buildings. My son Craig joined me in the business in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990, bringing his own practical knowledge of timber and construction.

We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998. In 2000 we decided that rather than being restricted to manufacturing our own buildings, we wanted to retail quality products from established manufacturers we believed were worth offering to customers. That was when we formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.

Today Craig runs the day-to-day business and I support him and the team as required. What has not changed is the principle that specifications matter. Two garages can appear similar online but differ significantly when you examine their construction, standard equipment, guarantee, installation arrangements and available options. You can read the full story about Robin Antill and the history behind 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.

Is the Deluxe Pent the Right Concrete Garage for You?

I would consider the Deluxe Pent if you want a durable sectional concrete garage with a simple mono-pitch roof but would also value features such as PVCu fittings, a window, separate personal door, Georgian-style main garage door, guttering and professional assembly being included in the package.

It will not automatically be the right garage for everybody. You may prefer an apex roof, need a larger configuration, want a different external finish or require a more specialised door and window layout. My advice is to decide first what you need the garage to do, then compare specifications and prices on that basis rather than simply choosing the cheapest building.

Does the Lidget Deluxe Pent Garage Need a Concrete Base?

Yes. The garage requires a suitable concrete base that is correctly sized, flat, square and level. Getting the base right is one of the most important parts of preparing for any sectional concrete garage installation.

Is Installation Included?

Professional assembly is included within the applicable delivery area, subject to the site having the correct prepared base and suitable delivery access. Always confirm access and any unusual site conditions before ordering.

Can I Customise the Garage?

Yes. Depending on the chosen specification there are options for alternative wall finishes, doors, windows, heights and other practical or decorative features. I recommend choosing options because they improve how you will use the garage rather than adding extras simply because they are available.

Can I Use a Deluxe Pent Garage as a Workshop?

Yes, a concrete garage can make a useful workshop as well as a vehicle or storage building. If workshop use is important, consider natural light, electrical requirements, ventilation, workbench positions, personnel access and whether you require insulation before deciding on the final layout.

Do I Need Planning Permission?

Planning permission is not required for every domestic garage, but the rules depend on the building, its dimensions, position and your property. Building Regulations can also apply in some circumstances. Always check the current requirements for your property with your local planning authority before proceeding rather than relying solely on general guidance.

A Final Word From Robin

After working with garden buildings since 1979, my advice remains straightforward: understand what you are buying, look closely at the specification and, if possible, see an example before making your decision. The Lidget Deluxe Pent appeals to me because it combines proven concrete construction with a useful level of standard equipment and a substantial manufacturer’s guarantee, while still allowing you to tailor important details to your requirements.

If you are unsure whether this or another concrete garage is right for you, please get in touch or visit our Surrey display site. Tell us what you want the garage to do and we will help you work through the choices.