Garages are usually freestanding structures that are built for durability with electrical wiring and optional automatic doors. On the other hand Carports can be attached to the home and are considered a more temporary means of protecting your car even though the latest carports resemble Garages in every way. When it comes to protecting your car you can’t possibly get more basic than a carport which also means that they are cheaper than getting a garage constructed. However always make sure to hire a professional when getting a garage or carport constructed.

Modern Garages and carports

Over the decades garages and carports have evolved from just basic shelter for your car to stylish additions to your home. Today the most common and cheapest garages are those that you see on the right side of a home just adjacent to a patch of green. These garages can usually house one or two cars as well as some basic equipment. Now even though these garages can be equipped with state of art garage doors and locks this type of garage design only works for small and medium sized homes where the drive from the road into the garage is straight forward.

The most popular garage design for larger homes nowadays is an underground garage. These garages usually cost around 50,000 Euros to build but can house up to twenty cars. Now the problem with these garages is that they can only be constructed when the home is originally being built. For those who have a large home without an underground garage will need incorporate another very popular garage design that accommodates a garage at the back of the home.

The biggest advantage of having a garage at the back of your home is that it does not look like an out of place addition. There are a couple of garage designs to choose from here i.e. carriage house style garages, and RV garages.

If your home is over twenty years old or has a vintage look then the carriage house style garage would work perfectly. These can often be built using a number of materials including timber, concrete, and metal. RV garages are also great even if you don’t have an RV. The biggest advantage of these types of garages is that they are larger than normal car garages and can be customized to suit your particular needs.