Although providing an electricity supply to a Compton garage is normally a straightforward task, for safety reasons we recommend that you consult an approved electrician first. Since January 1st 2005 all electrical work must be completed in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and BS 7671. Notifiable work must be either notified directly to the local building control department or completed by an operator who is approved under the Part P Electrical Competent Person Scheme.

The space will always be used, so buy the biggest Compton garage you can afford provided that it fits comfortably in the space available. There are no precise guidelines regarding the size. Often the size of the garage is dictated by the space available. Compton offer a wide range of sizes to suit every space. If you are replacing an existing garage, you should consider whether to have the same size again or perhaps larger.

Ideally your Compton garage should have a clear space at least 18" wide on all sides, if possible. This ensures easy access for both installation and future maintenance. In reality this is often not practical and at many sites it is not needed. A reduced clearance is often possible on one or two sides. If the space around your garage is restricted remember to allow for any roof overhang. You should also cut back or remove any nearby shrubs and trees. Remember to allow for future growth.

The most convenient location for a garage at an average detached or semi detached house is often set back behind the house, leaving enough access to the back garden. This allows for a wider garage where access is limited. Offset doors can be particularly useful in this situation. Setting the garage further back is often more acceptable to planners and often ensures that below ground drains and services are not disrupted.

Compton garages can be easily lined and insulated using specially designed and inexpensive lining clips. Using the lining clips it is easy to fix timber battens to the concrete panels. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation is fitted between the battens which also support the lining boards.

Although providing an electricity supply to a sectional garage is normally a straightforward task, for safety reasons we recommend that you consult an approved electrician first. Since January 1st 2005 all electrical work must be completed in accordance with IEE wiring regulations and BS 7671. Notifiable work must be either notified directly to the local building control department or completed by an operator who is approved under the Part P Electrical Competent Person Scheme.

All garages need a substantial base. The base should be solid, square, flat and level to ensure the stability of your garage. A garage base should be higher than the surrounding ground to ensure adequate drainage and to allow for hinged doors to open. Concrete is the preferred material for garage bases. The base for a Compton garage should always be at least 150mm or 6" wider and longer than the external size of the garage.

Your Compton garage will be delivered and installed by prior appointment with you. A clear access route is required from the lorry to the prepared base, with no access restrictions. A typical Compton garage weighs several tons and includes heavy concrete sections. Possible restrictions include archways, narrow passages, sharp corners and flights of steps. Please advise us if there are any access restrictions at the site.

Compton garages are not suitable for DIY assembly. Free professional installation installation is included within the price.

Many Compton garages do not require planning permission. However, permission is required for any garage which covers over half the garden, which is not for domestic use or which is over 3 metres high with a pent roof or 4 metres high with an apex roof. If you live in a terraced or town house you are normally entitled to build up to 50 cubic metres of extensions without planning permission. In a detached or semi detached house the permitted volume is 70 cubic metres.

Many Compton garages do not require approval under the building regulations. However, approval is required for any garage with an internal floor area of more than 30 square metres. Please note that the building regulations apply to any building in excess of 30 square metres whether temporary or permanent including sectional garages.

The garage door opener must be operating from a dedicated mains supply which can be supplied from a regular 13 amp circuit in most cases.

Remember the voltage is 220 Volts in Europe. You will need a voltage converter and adapter plugs for all electrical appliances. Check with the labels on your electronics items, many will be dual voltage- laptop computers, video chargers, etc... Back to top

Electricity is produced as the magnets of the rotors spin past the stationary wiring of the stator. This concept was discovered by scientist Michael Faraday in 1831 when he found that electricity could be created by rotating magnets within copper coils.

The "MyGarage" feature of our system allows you to add specific ads you choose to a "personal page" which may be retrieved in the future. It is useful when you are attempting to "compare" several ads posted to the system. You must register to use "My Garage". Registration is free.

Our servers are fully power conditioned, with battery backups for short power outages and diesel generators for longer outages. If the power is out for more then 1 hour, your web site will still be up and open for business. If you host it yourself, you will likely be down. Compton employ professional system managers to watch your site. We take care of equipment obsolescence.