Garden Rooms
Everything we know about modern timber garden rooms - how they are built, what they cost, what needs consent, and how to tell a year-round building from an expensive shed.
Sussex · 7 min read
How Much Does a Garden Room Cost in Sussex?
A line-by-line look at where garden room budgets go in Sussex, and the specification choices that separate a ten-year building from a thirty-year one.
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Sussex · 8 min read
Oak-Framed vs Contemporary Garden Rooms: Which Suits a Sussex Home?
If you are drawn to oak-framed buildings but need the performance of a contemporary garden room, this guide compares the two styles on looks, planning and longevity.
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Mid Sussex · 9 min read
Garden Rooms: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Garden rooms range from a shed with a window to a fully insulated, year-round building. This guide explains the differences that actually matter before you spend anything.
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Mid Sussex · 7 min read
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room?
Most garden rooms are permitted development - but the exceptions catch people out, especially in conservation areas and near listed buildings.
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Sussex · 6 min read
Garden Room with a Sauna: What to Plan For
Sauna, gym and office in one building is a popular brief. It works, but only if the moisture, power and layout are resolved before the frame goes up.
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Sussex and Surrey · 6 min read
Siberian Larch Cladding: Why We Use It
Larch is our default external cladding for garden rooms. Here is how it behaves over time and how it compares with the alternatives.
Read the guide →Guildford, Surrey · 9 min read
Garden Rooms in Guildford: Insulated, Year-Round Studios Built on Site
What it takes to put a proper year-round garden room into a Guildford plot: permitted development limits, foundations on a slope, access, and what it costs.
Read the guide →Sussex, Surrey & Kent · 8 min read
Garden Room Foundations and Bases: Concrete, Piles or Ground Screws?
The base is the part of a garden room nobody sees and everything depends on. Here is how the ground decides which one you need.
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Sussex, Surrey & Kent · 7 min read
What Size Garden Room Do You Need? Sizing It Around How You Will Use It
Most people either buy a garden room a metre too small or two metres bigger than they need. Here is how to size it properly.
Read the guide →Sussex, Surrey & Kent · 7 min read
Garden Room Heating and Running Costs Through a British Winter
A well-built garden room costs less to run than most people expect. A badly built one costs more than they fear. The difference is the fabric.
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Sussex, Surrey & Kent · 6 min read
How Long Does a Garden Room Take? From First Enquiry to Handover
Design, approvals and joinery lead times take longer than the build itself. Here is the honest sequence.
Read the guide →Sussex, Surrey & Kent · 6 min read
Garden Room Maintenance: Keeping a Timber Building Right for Decades
A well-built garden room needs very little. Knowing which little jobs matter is what keeps it looking new at year ten.
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