Need a garage space for your home in Canberra? That's where Fair Dinkum Builds comes in. We're not just talking about a place to park your car. This is your chance to create that extra space you've been dreaming of – think storage, hobbies, or even a workspace. And the best part? We customise it to fit your style.
Want it to match your home? We can do it. Prefer it to stand out? No problem. And the size - from single to four-door - is all up to you. Whatever you choose, our garages are built to last with quality materials and workmanship.
Choose your Profile
Stramit® Corrugated roof and wall cladding
- A cost-effective and reliable roof (or wall) cladding for garages
- Traditional roofing methods, enhanced by contemporary design and engineering
- Lightweight, durable and quick to set up.
Stramit Monoclad® roof and wall cladding
- A balanced design of water-carrying capacity, wind-load performance, and simple fixing.
- Compatible Stramit Monolap lap joint system allows for single-plane, long-run roofs.
- Suitable for two-degree roof pitch minimum.
Stramit K-Panel® wall sheeting
- K-Panel® cladding is wide-covering, and perfect for smaller garages
- Its lower profile allows for smaller flashing, helpful for tighter budgets
- Its conventional fastening system makes it quick and simple to install
Stramit Monopanel® wall cladding
- Monopanel® cladding gives your garage’s exterior clean, fresh lines
- Available in a wide selection of COLORBOND® steel colour options
- Not available in Queensland, Northern Territory, or Western Australia.
Stramit® C-Clad 280 wall sheeting
- Traditional lines and concealed fasteners
- Easy installation and cleaning
- Low profile lets you use smaller flashing
- Can be installed both horizontally and vertically
Stramit SharpLine® architectural wall cladding
- Add elegance and class to your garage through the striking look of SharpLine® cladding
- Let your architectural creativity shine through
- Attaches with direct-fix fasteners.
Choose your Colour
The large range of COLORBOND® steel range of designer colours offers a classic and contemporary palette to enhance the beauty of every build.
COLORBOND® steel
Bluegum®
COLORBOND® steel
Southerly®
COLORBOND® steel
Night Sky®
COLORBOND® steel
Surfmist®
COLORBOND® steel
Shale Grey™
COLORBOND® steel
Evening Haze®
COLORBOND® steel
Dune®
COLORBOND® steel
Woodland Grey®
COLORBOND® steel
Monument®
COLORBOND® steel
Gully™
COLORBOND® steel
Jasper®
COLORBOND® steel
Wallaby®
COLORBOND® steel
Ironstone®
COLORBOND® steel
Deep Ocean®
COLORBOND® steel
Windspray®
COLORBOND® steel
Basalt®
COLORBOND® steel
Pale Eucalypt®
COLORBOND® steel
Cottage Green®
COLORBOND® steel
Manor Red®
COLORBOND® steel
Paperbark®
COLORBOND® steel
Classic Cream™
COLORBOND® steel
Dover White™
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
More weather protection for steel industrial buildings in coastal and industrial environments.
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Shale Grey™
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Monument®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Woodland Grey®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Surfmist®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Dune®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Wallaby®
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Windspray®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® Ultra steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® Ultra steel and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
Create a softer, more subtle look with a true Matt finish.
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Bluegum®
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Monument®
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Basalt®
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Surfmist®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The COLORBOND® steel Matt colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
COLORBOND® steel Matt and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
Achieve the design edge you’re looking for with the UniCote® LUX world-first, innovative multi-paint method and stand out from the crowd.
UniCote® LUX finishes are only available in Stramit SharpLine® and Monopanel® cladding.
UniCote® LUX
Silver Quartz
UniCote® LUX
Zinc Graphite
UniCote® LUX
Pentagon
UniCote® LUX
Spectrum
UniCote® LUX
Weathered Iron
UniCote® LUX
Ashwood
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The UniCote® LUX images displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
UniCote® is a registered trademark of Colossal Management Pty Ltd.
Apply MagnaFlow® sheeting to your steel building projects for more durability and extra protection in corrosive environments.
MagnaFlow®
Off White
MagnaFlow®
Birch
MagnaFlow®
Armour Grey
MagnaFlow®
Slate Grey
MagnaFlow®
Monolith
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The MagnaFlow® colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
MagnaFlow® is a registered trademark of Fletcher Building Holdings Limited.
SuperDura™ Stainless steel is design to provide performance in severe coastal and industrial environments.
SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Windspray®
SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Dune®
SuperDura™ Stainless steel
Deep Ocean®
Colour lead times may vary on certain finishes in some areas. Check with your Fair Dinkum Builds representative before ordering.
The SuperDura™ Stainless steel colour swatches displayed have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions, screens and devices may affect colour tones and finishes.
SupaDura™ Stainless steel and ® colour names are trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ABN 16 000 011 058.
Choose your Doors
Taurean Windstrong®
Taurean Windstrong®
- Windstrong® roller doors are engineered for optimal wind resistance
- The Windstrong® roller door’s wide-access makes it ideal for a residential setting
- These roller doors feature a built-in flexible sealing strip for dirt and debris protection.
Taurean NovaTaur®
Taurean NovaTaur®
- NovaTaur® rollers are ideal for residential garages with a rounded panel and stylish appeal
- Its spring-system is tested to work to 25,000 cycles
- Its quiet and discrete operating system is perfectly suited to a residential area.
Taurean Pr1me roller door
Taurean Pr1me roller door
- A general all-round performer in regards to security, strength and aesthetics
- The Pr1me shed roller doors have a stylised and refined, rounded appearance
- An excellent option for residential garages with multiple safety features and a balanced spring system tested to 25,000 cycles.
Choose your Roof Pitch
5 degrees
5 degrees
- A distinctly modernised and contemporary roofline
- Perfect for single or double garage owners who take pride in aesthetics
- Can only be used on monopitch roofed garages.
11 degrees
11 degrees
- 11º is often considered the optimum roof pitch for residential garages
- It is a classic and timeless gradient that is pleasing on the eye
- Can be suited to either monopitched or gable-roofed garages.
15 degrees
15 degrees
- 15º provides a more expansive internal clearance area for your garage
- It casts a strong and defined roofline
- Its roof slope performs well in harsh weather conditions.
- Suitable for both gable and skillion roof styles.
22 degrees
22 degrees
- The ideal pitch for customers who wish to fix solar panels onto their garage roof
- Provides a substantial clearance area to house large cars easily
- 22º is a suitable roof gradient for both monopitched and gable-roofed garages.
30 degrees
30 degrees
- Alternative roof-slope for garage owners who enjoy a robust architectural profile
- Generous internal clearance area that can hold a mezzanine or large vehicles
- Can only be used on gable-roofed garages.
45 degrees
45 degrees
- A defined and impactful roof-profile that resembles a church
- Provides excellent performance in heavy rain or snowfall
- Heritage-listed building owners often choose a 45º roof pitch
- Only suitable for use on gable roof garages.
Step skillion
Step Skillion
- A distinctly current and modernised garage aesthetic favoured by many
- Add some additional shelter to your garage that you can use for storage or shade
- Step Skillions often provide an ideal solution for garages that are near height restrictions
- Can combine roof pitch options suitable for skillion roofs (between 5º and 22º).
Eave overhangs
Eave overhangs
- Eave overhangs protect the openings of your garage from rainfall
- A favoured option by those who want an ultramodern looking garage
- Is effective in both rainy and snowy climates.
Lean-to side walls
Lean-to side walls
- Get the most out of the available space by adding additional coverage to the side of your garage
- Provides the perfect area for a BBQ, additional storage or a workstation
- Choose to enclose it with wall cladding or leave it open
- Lean-tos are available on roof pitches ranging between 5º and 2º and can be added to both skillion or gable roofs.
Choose your Extras
InfinitiLine® gutter
- InfinitiLine gutters provide excellent water-carrying and high performance overflow protection in heavy rain events
- The InfinitiLine® gutter’s overflow protection slots are concealed, to maintain a smooth continuous line
- Reduce the risk of water damage to your garage or its contents
- Available in NSW and ACT only.
Other gutters
- Choose from our wide range of gutters to create a rainwater solution that suits your garage and property
- Various styles and sizes available to ensure compliance with regional requirements
- The gutters we offer come in a wide variety of COLORBOND® steel colour options.
Skylight
- Let natural sunlight into your garage space with our fibreglass or polycarbonate skylight sheeting
- Save on heating or lighting costs during the day
- Our polycarbonate skylights are extra strong and made to endure many years of use.
Open or closed-in gables
- The high-pitch of gable roofs provides excellent water dispersion
- Can be used in combination with eaves and other design options to make your garage stand out
- Opt for an open or closed gable design – depending on your needs and tastes.
30-year system warrenty
Our industry-leading system warranty offers you peace of mind and security. All Fair Dinkum Builds designs are engineered using our unique software solutions and backed by our technical expertise, meaning we'll guarantee they'll withstand wind conditions for 30 years.Compliant and safe design
All our garages and other quality products are engineered to the highest safety standards and therefore comply with all national, state and territory building code requirements.
Popular garage sizes?
Single garages
Thinking about a single garage? Fitting nicely into a 3.4 x 5.8m space with a 2.6m door width, it's the perfect match for those of us riding solo or working with less room. It's not just a parking spot - you've got some wiggle room for storage or a little DIY corner. Small but sturdy, that's what we're talking about.
Learn more about our single garages.
Double garages
Got a couple of cars to shelter or need more elbow room? Our double garage is your answer. Covering a 6 x 6m area with a 5.2m door width, it's spacious enough for two vehicles or one plus your hobby space. Ideal for households with more than one driver or crafters needing their own nook.
Learn more about our double garages.
Triple garages
With a sprawling 9 x 6m area, our triple garage is designed for those who need serious space. Whether you're a car enthusiast or you need substantial storage for equipment, this garage is your go-to. It's all about giving you the freedom to use your space as you see fit.
Learn more about our triple garages.
Four-door Garages
For the ones who want the full package, meet our four-door garage. Spanning a massive 12 x 6m, this garage can handle multiple vehicles, a sizable workshop, or a mix of both. It's the top choice for big families, car buffs, or anyone who likes having an abundance of secure, sheltered space ready to go.
Garage designs and styles?
Flat roof garages
You're a minimalist at heart? Our flat roof garage is right up your alley. It's got this cool, modern vibe, and it's practical too. You get all the space you need without any fuss. Simple, stylish, and straight to the point. Just how you like it.
Skillion roof garages
For those who like to shake things up, check out our Skillion Roof Garage. It's practical (goodbye water pooling) and adds something special to your property. It's different, but in a good way.
Gable roof garages
And for you traditionalists out there, we've got the gable roof garage. It offers classic charm with plenty of storage space and can handle the harsh Australian weather.
Get a quote for your new garage in Canberra
Dreaming about getting that custom-built garage—let's make it happen! Get in touch with us today for an obligation-free quote, and let's discuss how we can tailor-make the perfect garage for you.
FAQs about building a garage in Canberra
How much do garages cost in Canberra?
All of our garages are custom built, so the cost varies based on the size, design, and extras you want. But don't stress, get in touch with us at Fair Dinkum Builds, and we'll be able to provide you with a quote based on your specific design requirements.
Do I need planning permission to build a garage in Canberra?
Yes, most of the time, you'll need to get a green light from the ACT government before you start your garage build. For more information, check information from the ACT government on building approvals.
