Council concrete garages are garage structures that are typically constructed by local government councils or housing associations for the purpose of providing parking or storage space to residents of their properties. These garages are constructed using concrete, a durable material known for its strength and longevity, making it an ideal choice for such structures.

1. Purpose and Use: The primary purpose of council concrete garages is to provide secure parking spaces for residents who may not have private parking available. They can also be used for storage, particularly for items not suitable for indoor storage due to space or safety reasons.
2. Construction: Battery garages are constructed using concrete blocks or precast concrete panels. The design focuses on functionality and durability.
3. Location: Council concrete garages are usually located in residential areas, near council housing estates, or in public parking areas. Their placement is often planned to maximise accessibility for the residents while considering the overall layout of the area.
4. Rental and Ownership: Typically, these garages are owned by the local council or housing association and rented out to residents on a monthly or yearly basis. It is possible in some areas for the general public to rent these garages if availability allows.
5. Maintenance and Management: The responsibility for maintenance and management of council concrete garages usually falls on the council or the managing housing association. This includes repairs, security, and ensuring the garages meet safety standards.
6. Benefits: For residents, council concrete garages offer a secure and affordable option for parking and storage. From a council’s perspective, providing these facilities can help manage parking issues within residential areas and enhance the overall living environment.
7. Challenges: One of the challenges can be the maintenance and modernisation of these structures, especially the older ones, ensuring they are secure and meet the current standards for safety. Hanson Garages can assist on these projects with a complete dismantle and replacement with new garages or just a simple refurbishment service.
8. Future and Sustainability: As urban areas continue to grow and evolve, the demand for parking and storage solutions like council concrete garages will remain.

Council concrete garages play a significant role in urban infrastructure, providing valuable services to residents and helping manage parking and storage needs in densely populated areas.

“SecureLine battery garages are the preferred building solution for local councils and housing associations”

Why? The SecureLine product range offers an excellent level of security. The integral guttering design helps to prevent vandalism and the panel finish is ideal in discouraging potential graffiti. All materials used ensure this is a quality product, providing a low maintenance solution with the highest security available.

Need something bespoke? No problem, we can design the buildings to fit an available area with forward or rear sloping options to take into consideration workable space and drainage away from the garage block.

SecureLine Battery Garages

Our ‘Best Selling’ range of garages that is approved by most Councils and Housing Associations. It is also a very popular choice with private landlords. The SecureLine product range offers an excellent level of security. The integral guttering design helps to prevent vandalism and the panel finish is ideal in discouraging potential graffiti. All materials used ensure this is a quality product, providing a low maintenance solution with the highest security available.

Features include:

• Interlocking Concrete Panels with steel reinforcement, 3-point panel bolting system and multispar finish
• Top Quality Hormann Up & Over doors with 4-Point Locking system for additional security (Choice of size and colours)
• Forward sloping Plastisol Coated Steel Roof Sheets with felt underlay and anti-tamper fixings
• Plastisol Coated UV Protected Steel Fascias (choice of colours available)
• PVCu Integral Guttering
• Integral Downpipes cast into the concrete posts with robust metal spouts
• Forward drainage properties to suit most Battery garage locations
• Internal Cement Fillet
• 10 Year Structural Guarantee

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