FAQ’s
Everything you need to know about our garden rooms, the design process, planning and installation.
Design
- Yes, it is possible to fit skylights and roof lanterns in a garden room. Our team will be happy to discuss the various options with you during the site consultation and include them in your quotation as needed. Skylights and roof lanterns can be a great way to bring natural light into your garden room and create a brighter, more welcoming space. They can also enhance the overall aesthetic of the building and add value to your property. If you are interested in adding skylights or roof lanterns to your garden room, please let our team know during the consultation process and we will be happy to provide you with more information and a customised quote.
- Yes we do, and we work with several partners. This work will need to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations and may mean that you need planning permission. If you need a water supply we’re happy to organise through our specialist partners to chat to your plumber of choice. Just remember that this will need to meet Building Regs and might mean you need to get planning permission.
- Of course you can! Our garden rooms can be used for a wide range of purposes, and if you would like to have a toilet in your room, we can take care of all the plumbing during the installation. You can even get a shower fitted if you want. If you have any other requests, please ask us about the options available during the consultation stage.
- While we can install many features in our garden buildings, hot tubs and saunas are, unfortunately, not available inside the garden rooms. This is because the buildings we build are not designed to withstand excessive humidity. This would cause problems in your garden room and it would not last as long as a result. However, you might be interested in one or our garden spas so you can enjoy your very own sauna and steam room in your garden.
- Yes this is a service we offer but work with several partners or customers preferred partners. We can include fire resistant panels and reinforce the floor, in and around where the wood burner is to be located. In terms of heating, the heat retention properties in all of our insulated garden offices are so efficient that this level of heating would not be required.
- A professionally plastered finish, completed in your choice of colour. Your room will be fully plastered to the highest standard before being painted in a colour of your choice (matched using premium Johnstones paint).
- Yes, we do offer a plastered finish for our garden rooms. A plastered finish can give your garden room a clean and polished look, and can also provide a smooth surface for painting or wallpapering. Our plastered finish is made using high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, ensuring a long-lasting and seamless finish. If you’re interested in a plastered finish for your garden room, simply let us know during the design and consultation stage and we’ll be happy to include it in your quote.
- Yes, we offer internal painting services for our garden rooms. Our standard interior finishes are painted in a neutral tone, but we can also paint them in any colour of your choice. Our professional team can advise you on the best colour options to match your style and preference. With our painting services, you can achieve the exact look and feel that you want for your garden room. Whether you prefer a cozy and warm ambiance or a bright and vibrant space, we can help bring your vision to life. Please contact us to learn more about our painting options and get a quote for your garden room project.
- You can easily heat your garden room to stay warm throughout the winter. We offer several ways to heat your room. For example, you could use one of our climate control units and then use this to easily control the temperature of your garden room. Not only will this provide a great source of warmth in the winter months, but it will also provide ice-cold air to keep you cool in the summer. All our units are professionally installed by certified electricians and each is timer and thermostat controlled. Underfloor heating is also offered as an extra service, or you may prefer dual air conditioners/heating, wall-mounted electric heaters or even a log burning stove. For our signature and bespoke rooms, we work closely with you to scope out the best and most cost-effective way to heat your garden room that can include:
- Underfloor heating
- Wall mounted radiators or electric heaters
- Dual air conditioners/heaters
- Free-standing oil filled radiators
- Log burning stoves
- You can easily heat your garden room to stay warm throughout the winter. We offer several ways to heat your room. For example, you could use one of our climate control units and then use this to easily control the temperature of your garden room. Not only will this provide a great source of warmth in the winter months, but it will also provide ice-cold air to keep you cool in the summer. All our units are professionally installed by certified electricians and each is timer and thermostat controlled. Underfloor heating is also offered as an extra service, or you may prefer dual air conditioners/heating, wall-mounted electric heaters or even a log burning stove. For our signature and bespoke rooms, we work closely with you to scope out the best and most cost-effective way to heat your garden room that can include:
- Underfloor heating
- Wall mounted radiators or electric heaters
- Dual air conditioners/heaters
- Free-standing oil filled radiators
- Log burning stoves
Construction
- At Into the Garden Room, we offer a full bespoke service and can create a custom-sized building to meet your specific needs and preferences. Whether you have a small or large garden, we have the expertise and resources to design and build a garden room that fits your space and budget. In addition to our custom service, we also offer a wide selection of standard sizes and styles of affordable garden offices to choose from. With so many options available, you can find the perfect garden room to suit your tastes and requirements. We can build up to 30 square metres internally to stay under full building regulations. The smallest building we offer in our range is 2m x 2m. If you have any specific questions about custom sizes or would like to discuss your options in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- At Into the Garden Room, we offer a full bespoke service and can create a custom-sized building to meet your specific needs and preferences. Whether you have a small or large garden, we have the expertise and resources to design and build a garden room that fits your space and budget. In addition to our custom service, we also offer a wide selection of standard sizes and styles of affordable garden offices to choose from. With so many options available, you can find the perfect garden room to suit your tastes and requirements. We can build up to 30 square metres internally to stay under full building regulations. The smallest building we offer in our range is 2m x 2m. If you have any specific questions about custom sizes or would like to discuss your options in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Our garden rooms have been designed to fit beneath the 2.5 metre limitations of the Permitted Development rules, this gives you an internal ceiling height of 2.2 mtrs at the front and sloping off to 2.150mtrs at the back, so in the majority of cases planning permission will not be required. For those of you who have space to locate your garden room at least 2 metres away from your boundaries, taller garden rooms are available. These provide increased ceiling height within your garden room without the need to apply for planning permission. We can extend the roof heights off all our rooms but this also requires full planning.
- We may be able to use an existing concrete slab as a base, but it depends on a few factors. For example, the concrete slab must be the correct size, free from cracks and a minimum of 6” deep. The concrete slab should also be level with the ground surrounding it. If it is too high, the garden building may exceed 2.5 metres and require planning permission.
- We simply require a 400mm gap between your garden room and any solid obstacle, such as your house or irremovable fence etc. for construction purposes. A full site survey will determine this.
- Garden rooms that are less than 15 square metres (m²) in size will need a minimum of 400mm from the external walls of the building up to any boundary. Boundary rooms that are greater than 15m² require a 1m gap from a boundary, fence, building, garage or tree to comply with current fire safety regulations.
- While our garden room structures are designed to be free-standing, it is possible to build them close to solid obstacles such as the side of your house. In fact, the garden room can be built as close as 400mm to any solid obstacle. However, it is important to keep in mind that the garden room will not be physically attached to your house and will remain a separate, freestanding structure. This is due to the nature of its construction. If you have any specific questions or concerns about building a garden room near your house, we recommend contacting the sales team for more information and guidance.
- While our garden room structures are designed to be free-standing, it is possible to build them close to solid obstacles such as the side of your house. In fact, the garden room can be built as close as 400mm to any solid obstacle. However, it is important to keep in mind that the garden room will not be physically attached to your house and will remain a separate, freestanding structure. This is due to the nature of its construction. If you have any specific questions or concerns about building a garden room near your house, we recommend contacting the sales team for more information and guidance.
- Unfortunately, this is not an option with our garden rooms, and they are designed to be used in one place only. Not all our garden rooms are built on solid foundations, and all our rooms have a plastered and painted finish, so they are not removable. The plus side is that they are incredibly solid and are designed to last for many years.It is possible to deconstruct the garden room, however your estate agent will advise that it is a huge asset and focal point of the sale. The cost of relocating would outweigh a new room when the value added to the property is taken into account. In premium locations, the value added to the property can vastly outweigh the cost of our garden room. Estate agents will confirm this. We can always build you a new one.
- Absolutely; they’re designed for use 365 days a year no matter what the weather! All our buildings are insulated with industry-leading insulation and double-glazed doors and windows. The insulation is placed into all elements of the building – the floor, the walls and the ceiling to ensure excellent thermal retention.
Maintenance
- When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use. At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room. In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required. For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
- When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use. At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room. In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required. For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
- Restrictive covenants set conditions in your property’s contract or deeds to restrict certain actions, normally to preserve the aesthetics of an area. These can be for a limited time only and can apply to both new and old homes. Contact our sales team today to find out more about your particular circumstance if you have a restrictive covenant.
- Yes, this is possible. However, you will need to get planning permission. If you are unsure how to proceed, we can secure this for you subject to an additional charge. Please contact us to find out details about planning permission for your specific garden rooms.
- If there is a chance that your garden room will be refused, we will advise you not to proceed with the project. If planning is refused contrary to our advice, we will refund our planning costs but we will not refund the Local Authority application fee and any management costs accrued.
- If your home is a listed building, it has been rated of national importance in terms historic or architectural interest. Listed buildings feature on a register called the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/ . The rules around listed buildings, mean that any garden building or outbuilding that is to be placed within the curtilage of a listed building will require planning permission. There are additional matters to consider if your home is located on designated land, eg. national parks, the Broads, World Heritage Sites, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and conservation areas. If your home is within a national park, World Heritage Site, the Broads or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty then you need to obtain planning permission unless the garden building is less than 10m2 and at least 20m away from any wall of your home. If your home is within a national park, World Heritage Site, the Broads, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a conservation area, then you may not construct a garden room to the side of your home without obtaining planning permission.
- When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use. At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room. In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required. For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
- Our Premier Room range is designed and built by our same core team, so there’s no compromise on our state-of-the-art modern design, superior quality materials, exceptional craftmanship, great customer service and the love, care and attention to detail we put into all our builds. By streamlining costs in areas that don’t impact on our premium design, material and build standards, we’re able to offer these luxury garden rooms at a more affordable price:
- Using set modular room sizes for the Premier Range leads to less wastage, and allows us to buy in larger cost-saving quantities
- We’re offering a more select choice of cladding, flooring and door colours
- We’ve standardised the electrical specification and heating of this range
- Your building will require no maintenance at all unless you wish to oil your timber cladding. This oiling is not necessary and is a personal preference, but it will help prevent oxidation, which turns the timber a silvery grey. Cleaning the garden building with a hose, water and brush is enough. If you have trees nearby the guttering at the rear will need clearing on occasions. Other than this though there is no maintenance required. If you want to oil your building we recommend a UV protective oil.
- Our garden rooms are designed to last for at least 25 years and come with a 10-year structural guarantee. Plus, the rubber (EPDM) roofing system of our garden rooms has an expected life of 50-years, backed by a 20-year guarantee. Other features such as windows, doors, flooring and lighting come with their own manufacturer’s warranties for additional peace of mind.
Planning
- When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use. At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room. In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required. For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
- When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use. At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room. In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required. For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
- Restrictive covenants set conditions in your property’s contract or deeds to restrict certain actions, normally to preserve the aesthetics of an area. These can be for a limited time only and can apply to both new and old homes. Contact our sales team today to find out more about your particular circumstance if you have a restrictive covenant.
- Yes, this is possible. However, you will need to get planning permission. If you are unsure how to proceed, we can secure this for you subject to an additional charge. Please contact us to find out details about planning permission for your specific garden rooms.
- If there is a chance that your garden room will be refused, we will advise you not to proceed with the project. If planning is refused contrary to our advice, we will refund our planning costs but we will not refund the Local Authority application fee and any management costs accrued.
- If your home is a listed building, it has been rated of national importance in terms historic or architectural interest. Listed buildings feature on a register called the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/ . The rules around listed buildings, mean that any garden building or outbuilding that is to be placed within the curtilage of a listed building will require planning permission. There are additional matters to consider if your home is located on designated land, eg. national parks, the Broads, World Heritage Sites, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and conservation areas. If your home is within a national park, World Heritage Site, the Broads or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty then you need to obtain planning permission unless the garden building is less than 10m2 and at least 20m away from any wall of your home. If your home is within a national park, World Heritage Site, the Broads, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a conservation area, then you may not construct a garden room to the side of your home without obtaining planning permission.
- When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use. At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room. In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required. For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
- Our Premier Room range is designed and built by our same core team, so there’s no compromise on our state-of-the-art modern design, superior quality materials, exceptional craftmanship, great customer service and the love, care and attention to detail we put into all our builds. By streamlining costs in areas that don’t impact on our premium design, material and build standards, we’re able to offer these luxury garden rooms at a more affordable price:
- Using set modular room sizes for the Premier Range leads to less wastage, and allows us to buy in larger cost-saving quantities
- We’re offering a more select choice of cladding, flooring and door colours
- We’ve standardised the electrical specification and heating of this range
- There is no set rule about how much value a garden room can add to your property, but there’s a good chance it can increase the value of your home by anything up to 15%. However, that’s only true if the garden room is of a high quality. A low-quality garden building could have the opposite effect.
- Garden rooms are permitted developments, which means they don’t require planning permission as long as they do not go over a certain size. They must be single storey buildings, and the height of the eaves must be a maximum of 2.5 metres. If it has a dual pitched roof, the maximum overall height must be no more than 4 metres. If not, the maximum height is 3 metres. However, if it is located within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, the maximum height is 2.5 metres. In addition, it must be under 10m x 10m in size.
Process
- Our quotes are free, and without obligation. Our payment terms vary across our Premier Range, Signature Range, Bespoke Service and Garden Spa Range, but typically all include at least four phased payments that are clearly outlined in your proposal and ‘phased’ across the different stages (ranging from the deposit, through to a final payment on satisfactory completion). Invoices are issued for settlement at the completion of each stage. We offer finance options. With our complete package, you can be sure that you’re getting everything you need to build your dream garden room, all in one convenient and affordable package. You won’t have to worry about the added stress and expense of finding a separate contractor for installation or the base – we’ve got you covered from start to finish. We understand that changes may be required after initial plans have been created, and we offer a certain number of amendments for free. However, if you require further amendments beyond this limit, we do charge a fee of £85 for each subsequent amendment to cover the cost of additional design work and revisions. See all our terms & conditions here.
- Absolutely nothing! A ITTGR site consultation is completely free of charge, with absolutely no obligation to purchase a Garden room.
- Our average garden room build time is 20 working days, however this will depend on any additional services you require. As we use structurally insulated panels for our garden rooms, the actual construction part of the garden room is relatively quick and easy. For larger, more intricate garden room projects, that may involve plumbing in bathrooms or kitchens as well as electrics and media equipment, a bespoke timeline would be required. Many clients choose to have their garden landscaped or paving added after the garden room has been constructed, which would also require extra time. Why not book a free site survey with our ITTGR team to guide you through the process, provide you with a quote and an idea of timings for your garden room project.
- Quality is what ITTGR Garden Rooms are known best for. We believe in providing a superior quality of garden room, that is matched with a high level of service. Each and every garden room is personally project managed and supervised by company co founders Paul And Andy. Regular progress meetings will be held during the construction phase and Paul will also be there to sign over your brand new garden room at the end of the process.
- Our average garden room build time is 20 working days, however this will depend on any additional services you require. As we use structurally insulated panels for our garden rooms, the actual construction part of the garden room is relatively quick and easy. For larger, more intricate garden room projects, that may involve plumbing in bathrooms or kitchens as well as electrics and media equipment, a bespoke timeline would be required. Many clients choose to have their garden landscaped or paving added after the garden room has been constructed, which would also require extra time. Why not book a free site survey with our ITTGR team to guide you through the process, provide you with a quote and an idea of timings for your garden room project.
- Our average garden room build time is 20 working days, however this will depend on any additional services you require. As we use structurally insulated panels for our garden rooms, the actual construction part of the garden room is relatively quick and easy. For larger, more intricate garden room projects, that may involve plumbing in bathrooms or kitchens as well as electrics and media equipment, a bespoke timeline would be required. Many clients choose to have their garden landscaped or paving added after the garden room has been constructed, which would also require extra time. Why not book a free site survey with our ITTGR team to guide you through the process, provide you with a quote and an idea of timings for your garden room project.
- A garden room extension can be a fantastic addition to your home, providing extra living space, a home office, a gym, or even a studio. However, the cost of such an extension can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:
Average Costs
On average, a garden room extension costs between £23,000 and £35,000. This price range typically covers everything from the initial design to project management, ensuring a comprehensive service.Factors Influencing Cost
- Size and Design Complexity: Larger garden rooms and intricate designs increase costs. Basic designs are cheaper compared to custom, complex structures.
- Materials: The type and quality of construction materials, including insulation and finishes, significantly affect the cost.
- Utilities and Installation: Incorporating electrical wiring, plumbing, heating, and advanced insulation add to the overall expense.
- Site Preparation and Foundations: Significant groundwork, such as levelling and laying foundations, can add substantial costs, especially if access to the site is difficult.
- Permits and Regulations: Securing planning permission and ensuring compliance with building regulations can increase both the time and cost of the project.
- Additional Features: Features like built-in furniture, audio-visual systems, and exterior landscaping will further raise the overall cost.
- Our quotes are free, and without obligation. Our payment terms vary across our Premier Range, Signature Range, Bespoke Service and Garden Spa Range, but typically all include at least four phased payments that are clearly outlined in your proposal and ‘phased’ across the different stages (ranging from the deposit, through to a final payment on satisfactory completion). Invoices are issued for settlement at the completion of each stage. We offer finance options. With our complete package, you can be sure that you’re getting everything you need to build your dream garden room, all in one convenient and affordable package. You won’t have to worry about the added stress and expense of finding a separate contractor for installation or the base – we’ve got you covered from start to finish. We understand that changes may be required after initial plans have been created, and we offer a certain number of amendments for free. However, if you require further amendments beyond this limit, we do charge a fee of £85 for each subsequent amendment to cover the cost of additional design work and revisions. See all our terms & conditions here.
- Contact us for further information Or arrange a visit to one of our showrooms, This will give you a sense of the quality of the garden rooms we offer, and how much you can fit in the space. Our free onsite or virtual consultations will show you all your design options and answer any queries you might have.
- We need you to sign our order quotation and pay the refundable deposit, we then liaise with the full team and give you an agreed provisional start date.
Site Survey
- The design consultant will come to your house and usually start in the garden. They’ll look at the space you have available and tell you what size of building you can fit in your space. They’ll also assess the access and give you a quote for both electrical and network connection from your home to the garden room. The design consultant will also be able to show you samples of our building construction, complete a design consultation, site survey and answer any questions you have.
- We ask that all decision-makers are present at the design consultation. Your design consultant will look at the space available as well as your access and tell you what size buildings you can have. They’ll design your room with you, placing doors and windows on the building and select electrical and internal options. At the end of the consultation, you’ll know exactly how much your building will cost and what work needs doing.
- Our consultants are very good at visualising, so you’ll be saved that physical labour. They’ll be able to tell you what site clearance actually needs doing – there’s no point digging up that huge conifer if you don’t need to! Your consultant will also let you know how much levelling should be done before our installation team arrive.
- Luckily our consultants are an imaginative bunch, so they’ll be able to work out where things will go without you having to do this first. You will need to level the ground before installation, but they’ll tell you exactly how much ground to remove and to what depth.
- When it comes to the electricity supply for your garden room, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, it’s important to make sure that the building site has a suitable power source, such as a nearby electrical socket, or a source of outdoor power. Next, you’ll need to decide what type of lighting and electrical fittings you would like to have in your garden room. This could include ceiling lights, wall lights, plug sockets, and even air conditioning units. Our team can advise you on the best options for your garden room and ensure that the electricity supply is installed to meet your needs. In some cases, it may be necessary to install an additional electrical circuit or to upgrade your existing electrical supply. Our experienced technicians will be able to advise you on the best course of action and ensure that the installation is carried out to the highest standards, in accordance with the relevant electrical regulations. Please note that any additional electrical work required for your garden room will be charged as a separate cost, so it’s important to factor this into your budget. If you have any concerns about the electricity supply for your garden room, our team will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide further advice.
- Please allow one hour for virtual design consultations and just over an hour for on-site design consultations.
- Yes you can, but we will need to submit a planning application, flats, maisonettes and apartments do not have the same permitted development rights as houses do. This is not a problem, we have built in the grounds of many flats and will complete the full planning process for you.
- Design consultation lead times are typically one to three weeks, but this may be less for virtual design consultations. We may also be able to get to you sooner if we have a team member in your area for an on-site design consultation.
- We offer on-site design consultations Monday through to Fridays during the day. We also offer virtual design consultations throughout the week.. If you would like to talk to us about booking one, please submit a design consultation enquiry.
- Generally, there is not a site we cannot build in. Our buildings are constructed using two methods of construction, SIPs = Structurally Insulated Panels and Timber Frame construction, the panels and other materials we use for construction can be carried to difficult to access sites through or over most obstacles. We have erected buildings on sites where we had to carry materials through mid terrace houses,Down and up stairs and through windows, through first floor flats, over balconies, and many other hard to access locations. This will require a site visit to fully understand access, we always protect your property and driveway whilst we use for access and during the building process.
