Requirements for driveways and access roads for double garages

How wide should the driveway be?

To ensure you can drive in without any problems, the driveway should not be too narrow.

Proven guidelines:

• At least 5.0 to 5.5 metres driveway width
• Comfortable from 6.0 metres, especially for larger cars
• With two single doors: approximately 2.5 to 3.0 metres per door

👉 A wider driveway means:

• Less manoeuvring
• Less stress
• Lower risk of scratches

ZAPF double garages are available with two single doors and can be easily adapted to the existing driveway.

Space in front of the garage – why it is important

There should be sufficient space between the road and the garage door.

Recommendation:

• At least 5 metres distance between the road and the garage

This is particularly helpful:

• When reversing into the garage
• For short properties
• On slight slopes

This allows you to stop safely, open the door and drive in – without obstructing traffic.

Slopes and water – what you should bear in mind

The driveway should not be too steep.

Guideline:

• Maximum 10 to 15% slope

Also useful:

• A drainage channel in front of the garage door

This prevents rainwater or meltwater from running into the garage.

A dry interior is important for vehicles and stored items, especially in solid precast concrete garages.

Which substrate is suitable?

The driveway must be able to bear the weight of vehicles without any problems.

The following are well suited:

• Concrete
• Paving stones with a stable substructure
• Asphalt

Not only the surface is important, but also the substructure underneath.

This ensures that the driveway remains level and stable in the long term.

Legal information – briefly explained

Depending on the municipality, there are rules, for example, regarding:

• Width of the driveway at the pavement
• View of the street
• Sealed area on the property

👉 Our tip:

Clarify the driveway with the local authority at an early stage – preferably before ordering the garage.

This will help you avoid changes later on.

Frequently asked questions about driveways for double garages

How wide should the driveway for a double garage be?

Ideally, the driveway should be at least 5.5 metres wide, but around 6 metres is more comfortable – this allows you to drive in without having to manoeuvre.

Is a narrow driveway sufficient for two cars?

Legally, often yes, but not recommended in everyday life. A wider driveway is safer and much more convenient.

How much space should be planned in front of the garage?

There should be about 5 metres of space between the road and the garage door so that you can stop and drive in without any problems.

Does the driveway to the garage need to be approved?

That depends on the local authority. New or modified driveways often need to be approved.

Is the driveway included in the plans for a ZAPF double garage?

Yes. When planning a ZAPF double garage, the door width, driveway and space requirements are taken into account from the outset.

ZAPF double garages made of concrete are planned with millimetre precision and can be optimally adapted to your driveway.

Door widths, access situation and space requirements are also taken into account during the planning stage.

👉 For more information, please visit:

www.zapf-garagen.de/garagen/doppelgarage

or go directly to the garage configurator.