Summer: UV and heat

Long hours of direct sun fade and embrittle plastic housings and add heat stress to the battery. Park the mower and dock in shade where you can; a roofed garage gives that shade anywhere on the lawn and keeps the unit cooler.

Rain and storms

Robot mowers handle light rain, but the charging station’s contacts and electronics last longer when they stay dry. A roof over the dock is the single most useful bit of weather protection you can add.

Autumn: leaves and debris

Falling leaves, twigs and bird droppings collect on the charging plate and sensors and can interfere with docking. A garage keeps the docking area clean through the messiest season.

Winter: storage

Most manufacturers recommend taking the mower out of service over a hard winter: clean it, charge the battery to the level the maker advises, and store the mower (and often the battery) somewhere cool, dry and frost-free indoors. The garage itself can stay outdoors year-round – solid wood handles winter well, and an annual coat of outdoor wood oil keeps it in good shape.

How a garage helps all year

• Shade and lower temperatures in summer.
• A dry charging dock in rain and storms.
• A clean docking area in autumn.
• Less ice and freeze–thaw stress in winter.

Frequently asked questions

Should I bring my robot mower inside for winter? Yes – most makers recommend storing the mower and battery indoors over a hard winter, then returning them in spring.

Can I leave the garage outside over winter? Yes. A solid wooden garage is built for year-round outdoor use; re-oil it once a year for the longest life.

Does heat really damage a robot mower? Prolonged UV fades plastics and high temperatures stress the battery, so shade genuinely helps in hot climates.

Shop Plokk robot-mower garages

Plokk garages are made in Estonia and sold direct from the manufacturer. Open-ended wooden design, usable interior 800 × 660 × 470 mm, entrance 660 × 340 mm, weight ~9.8 kg, flat-packed.

• Robot mower garage – Natural (€54.90)
• Robot mower garage – Gray (€59.90)
• Robot mower garage – Teak Brown / Black (€59.90)
• Robot mower garage – White / Black (€59.90)

Browse all robot-mower garages → · Will your mower fit? See the full compatibility list Free shipping to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from €49.90 and to Finland from €99.90.

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1. Measure your mower and charging station

Measure the length, width and height of the mower, and do the same for the charging base – the dock sits inside the garage too, so it often decides the fit. Add a few centimetres of margin so the mower can move without scraping.

2. Check the entrance and the interior

A garage has two numbers that matter: the entrance opening the mower drives through, and the interior space it parks in. For the Plokk garage these are an entrance of 660 × 340 mm and a usable interior of 800 × 660 × 470 mm (L × W × H). As a rule of thumb, a mower up to about 790 mm long, 650 mm wide and 330 mm tall – including its charging base – will fit.

3. Open-ended vs closed designs

Open-ended garages (open at both ends, like the Plokk garage) let the mower drive straight in and out and keep the charging cable routed neatly at the back – the simplest setup for reliable autonomous docking. Closed or single-entry designs enclose the mower more fully but can complicate the docking path; check that your dock orientation works with them.

4. Material: wood vs plastic

• Wood – looks natural in the garden, is heavier and more stable in wind, and can be re-oiled rather than thrown away when it weathers.
• Plastic – cheaper and lighter, but can fade and crack in UV and may need weighing down in wind.

5. Weather protection and roof

Look for a sloped roof so rain runs off, and a wood that copes with UV and damp. Treating natural wood with an outdoor oil or stain once a year keeps it looking good and lasting longer.

6. Assembly and delivery

Most wooden garages ship flat-packed for affordable delivery. The Plokk garage arrives in a carton of roughly 80 × 40 × 18 cm, weighs about 9.8 kg, and assembles in a few minutes with the included hardware.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my mower will fit? Measure your mower and charging dock and compare them to the garage’s entrance (660 × 340 mm) and interior (800 × 660 × 470 mm). If both fit with a little margin, you are good.

Is wood or plastic better for a robot mower garage? Wood is sturdier, more weather-stable and repairable; plastic is cheaper and lighter. For a permanent garden fixture, most people prefer wood.

Do I need an open or closed garage? Open-ended is the easiest for autonomous docking and works with virtually any dock orientation.

Shop Plokk robot-mower garages

Plokk garages are made in Estonia and sold direct from the manufacturer. Open-ended wooden design, usable interior 800 × 660 × 470 mm, entrance 660 × 340 mm, weight ~9.8 kg, flat-packed.

• Robot mower garage – Natural (€54.90)
• Robot mower garage – Gray (€59.90)
• Robot mower garage – Teak Brown / Black (€59.90)
• Robot mower garage – White / Black (€59.90)

Browse all robot-mower garages → · Will your mower fit? See the full compatibility list Free shipping to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from €49.90 and to Finland from €99.90.

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What a robot mower garage actually protects against

• UV and heat. Direct summer sun fades and embrittles plastic housings and adds heat stress to the battery. Shade keeps the mower cooler and looking new for longer.
• Rain and standing water. Mowers are weather-resistant, but charging contacts and the docking station electronics last longer when they stay dry.
• Frost and snow. A cover reduces ice build-up on the dock and the daily freeze–thaw cycle on the mower.
• Leaves, debris and bird droppings. A roof keeps the charging plate and sensors clean, so docking stays reliable.

The benefits in practice

• Longer mower and battery lifespan.
• More reliable charging and docking (clean, dry contacts).
• A tidier garden – the mower has a ‘home’ instead of sitting exposed on the lawn.
• Better resale condition, with less plastic fading.

When you might not need one

If your charging station already sits under a permanent roof, a carport, a dense evergreen, or inside an open shed, you may already have enough protection. You also will not need one if you store the mower indoors and only use it occasionally. For the typical garden where the dock is out in the open, a garage is worth it.

Why a wooden garage

Wood looks natural in a garden, is sturdy and stable in wind, and can be sanded or re-oiled instead of replaced when it weathers. Plokk garages are made from solid wood by an Estonian manufacturer and shipped direct from the producer, so you skip the retail mark-up.

Frequently asked questions

Can a robot mower live outside without a garage? Yes, most are rated for outdoor use, but unprotected sun, rain and frost shorten the life of the mower and especially the charging station. A garage slows that wear.

Does a garage interfere with charging? No – an open-ended design lets the mower drive in, dock and charge normally, then leave on its next schedule.

Should I still bring the mower indoors in winter? Most manufacturers recommend storing the mower (and often the battery) indoors over a hard winter. The garage can stay outside year-round.

Shop Plokk robot-mower garages

Plokk garages are made in Estonia and sold direct from the manufacturer. Open-ended wooden design, usable interior 800 × 660 × 470 mm, entrance 660 × 340 mm, weight ~9.8 kg, flat-packed.

• Robot mower garage – Natural (€54.90)
• Robot mower garage – Gray (€59.90)
• Robot mower garage – Teak Brown / Black (€59.90)
• Robot mower garage – White / Black (€59.90)

Browse all robot-mower garages → · Will your mower fit? See the full compatibility list Free shipping to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from €49.90 and to Finland from €99.90.

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