Carriage Houses

Yes, our interactive 3D designer tool allows you to customise your carriage house's size, layout, materials, and features. Once designed, you can request a personalised quote based on your specifications.

All our timber buildings come with a 5-year workmanship guarantee, ensuring quality and peace of mind.

Depending on the design:

• Single bay: 1 vehicle
• Double bay: 2 vehicles
• Triple bay: Up to 3 vehicles

Larger custom designs can accommodate more vehicles or provide additional storage and workspace.

Planning requirements vary based on location, size, and intended use. In many cases, carriage houses fall may under permitted development rights. However, it's essential to consult with your local planning authority. We provide guidance and necessary drawings to assist with any planning applications.

Carriage houses can be designed with open bays, enclosed bays with doors, or a combination of both. This flexibility allows you to choose a layout that best suits your needs, whether for open parking, secure storage, or a mix of both.

Certainly. Carriage houses are versatile structures suitable for storing tools, garden equipment, bicycles, and more. They can also be customised with dedicated storage rooms or workshops.

We offer a variety of roofing materials to suit different aesthetics and budgets, including:

• Onduline
• Onduvilla
• Tapco slate tiles
• Cedar shingles
• Traditional tiles

Additionally, you can choose from various roof styles, such as full hip, barn hip, and catslide roofs, to complement your property's architecture.

Yes, many clients repurpose carriage houses into home offices, studios, or workshops. With proper insulation, lighting, and interior finishes, your carriage house can become a comfortable and functional workspace.

The cost varies based on size, materials, and custom features. Our carriage houses start from approximately £3,864 (including VAT and installation) for a single bay. For a tailored quote, use our 3D designer tool or contact us directly.

Our carriage houses are built using sustainably sourced, FSC/PEFC-certified European softwood. The timber undergoes pressure treatment to enhance durability and resistance to decay and insect attacks. This ensures a long-lasting structure with minimal maintenance. We offer the choice between pressure-treated timber and oak framing for the front support posts, headers and bracing.

Absolutely. Olson Timber Buildings offers bespoke carriage houses tailored to your specifications. You can customise:

• Number of bays (single, double, triple, etc.)
• Open or enclosed bays
• Cladding options (shiplap, weatherboard, etc.)
• Roofing materials (Onduline, cedar shingles, Tapco tiles, etc.)
• Additional features like windows, doors, and log stores

Use our 3D designer tool to visualise and plan your ideal carriage house.

Historically, carriage houses were used to store horse-drawn carriages. Today, they serve multiple purposes, such as:

• Vehicle storage
• Workshops
• Home offices
• Garden studios
• Equipment storage
• Home Gyms

A carriage house is a traditional, barn-style timber structure, often featuring open-fronted bays supported by substantial posts and curved bracing. Typically, carriage houses have higher roofs and a more rustic aesthetic compared to standard garages. Garages are usually fully enclosed structures with doors and are designed primarily for vehicle storage. In contrast, carriage houses offer versatile spaces that can be customised for various uses, including workshops and storage.

Installation is always included, unless you choose a DIY option. Delivery is free within much of the South East and Home Counties such as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex and whilst we deliver and install nationwide, we calculate the delivery cost based upon your location. We would be happy to let you know how much delivery is, just get in touch.

Yes, we cover the whole of the UK and deliver and install our range of timber buildings nationwide.