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Planning permission is not normally required as our buildings fall under permitted development (built under 2.5m high externally). Most houses, even in conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), have permitted development rights. Listed buildings have no permitted development rights, so will always need planning permission. Don’t worry though, as planning is a relatively simple process for our garden rooms and we can help with this process.

We can build as close as 400mm to any solid obstacle, such as your house.

A Gap of 500mm is require underneath to ensure proper airflow and structural integrity of the garden room, allowing for optimal usage and enjoyment of the space.

Before proceeding with the installation of the base, we kindly request that you thoroughly clear the ground of any debris and vegetation. Additionally, if feasible, please ensure that the surface is leveled to within a tolerance of 200mm to ensure a smooth and stable foundation for the upcoming installation process.

To comply with regulations all our buildings are built as standard at 2.5 metres externally. The front of our buildings is always the highest point, allowing water to run from the front to the rear guttering. 

If your Garden Room is situated more than 2m from a  boundary or building a maximum overall height of 4 metres with a dual pitched roof or 3 metres for any other roof is allowed.

Yes, all of our garden studios are warm enough to use throughout the year as they are all well-insulated. The floors walls and roof are insulated and all windows and doors are double glazed.

We use the very best insulation technology in our garden studios.

The walls and roof are built using 93mm SIPS (Structurally Insulated Panels) panels and the Roof 123mm.
Our windows and doors are double-glazed and fitted with Pilkington K Glass™ famous for its energy efficiency properties.
The u-value of our buildings is as low as 0.13

The only limitation is that the Garden Room must not take up more than 50% of your overall Garden Space.

We offer a huge choice of  cladding options.

Real Wood in from Siberian larch, therm wood and cedar as well as composite woodgrain and slatted cladding. 

All wood cladding will require retreating every 12 months to maintain it in good condition. If you have Western Red Cedar you may prefer the weathering as it turns to great over time.

Composite cladding requires no maintenance.

Our garden buildings take around 2 – 15  days to install depending on the size and design that you choose.
From order to complete the process takes 6-8 weeks on average.

We have a 7.5 m x 3.5 m garden studio that is divided into a gym space and an office space here in Cadeby, Doncaster. Just drop us a line if you would like to visit it. Alternatively, you can visit some of our installations at customers’ homes.

Yes, we can build dividing rooms in our Garden Buildings. We can add additional external and internal doors. This allows your studio to have more than one use.

We hope that your Garden Studio will be trouble-free and for that reason, all roofs are guaranteed for 20 years and the Garden Room structure has a 10-year guarantee. If you select a bespoke steel framed studio they are covered by a 50-year structural guarantee.
All double-glazed windows and doors are covered by a manufacturer’s 10-year guarantee.

We deliver across the mainland UK. 

Yes, we are able to custom-design your Garden Studio to meet your specific needs.

Yes, underfloor heating can be installed as an optional extra.

If you live in an area with an Article 4 directive, your local planning authority has removed Permitted Development rights for your area. You will require Planning Permission to have a garden room. 

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 and can apply to both new and old homes. Contact our team today to find out more about your particular circumstance if you have a restrictive covenant.

As our buildings are built from SIPS (structurally Insulated Panels) you can use them as an overnight guest room for 90 nights per year.

Yes, we offer this at an additional cost. However, you are more than welcome to use your own preferred electrician.

Yes, we can run a CAT 6 network cable from the router in your house, this usually follows the same route as your armoured power cable.
Alternatively, you can use a ‘Home plug’, connecting a patch cable to your router in the home.

Yes, you can, although this will require additional plumbing work and the price will be dependent on where your mains water and nearest manhole covers and drains are located. Building Regulations may be required.

Yes, we are able to add skylights.

Our garden studios are designed to last for over 30 years.

How many sets of keys will I receive?

The smallest building that we offer is a 2.5m x 2.5m

Yes, all our Garden Studios can be self-built and will also require that you install your own foundations.

We don’t currently offer finance payments but are happy to split your payment into 3 instalments with the final payment being made on completion of your Garden Studio.

In most cases our buildings can be lifted onto a large trailer, however, this would require the use of a Hiab.

We do need the decision maker and owner of the property to be present so that any questions that we have can be answered.

If you have your garden studio plastered we are also able to offer a decorating service at an extra cost.

Yes, we are able to supply structural drawings. We would ask for a £800 deposit to supply these which would be refundable should be successful and go ahead with the garden room. They usually take 7 – 10 days.

We do not advise fitting solar panels to garden studios. that feature the sloping roof as these roofs only have a 4-degree pitch and so will not generate as much energy as a more angled solar panel.
To angle, the solar panel would take the garden studio over the 2.5m permitted development height.

If you live in a conservation area you have to build behind the rear of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development. If your garden room falls within permitted development rights then you should not require planning permission.

All of our garden studios are delivered in sections that will fit through a standard side gate.

Our buildings are built to 2.5m at the front external edge, tapering off to 2.4m at the back to allow for water to drain off the roof.

This allows a height of between 2.2m and 2m internally.

You can choose to have the doors and windows in black or anthracite.

Yes, we require a £500 deposit.

Yes, we use the same specification windows and doors as residential house builds.

Yes, as our garden Rooms are built from SIPS panels that can be joined to the side of a house using a sole plate. There are planning restrictions on the depth of the building when used as a house extension.

Yes, all of our quotations include VAT.

There is no difference, it just depends on your name preference.

Under permitted development, you are able to build up to 40cm to any solid wall or boundary.

We run an armoured cable from your fuse box or in some instances from your garage or outbuilding should they already have an armoured cable. All garden studios have their own consumer units with mini fuse boards. All electrical work is carried out by fully qualified electricians and you will receive a part P certificate on completion.

We do not charge for site surveys or design consultations.

All doors are fitted with multi-point 5-lever locks. All windows are fitted with multipoint locks and bolts. They are all double-glazed and feature Pilkington K double glazing which is tough as well as thermally efficient.

No, as long as the dimensions are sufficient for your new garden room and it is free from cracks and is a minimum of 4 inches deep.