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Do I need planning permission? The good news is that if the garden room falls within permitted development guidelines then garden rooms do not require planning permission. What's Permitted Development for Outbuildings? There are a few criteria to take into account, primarily your property must be a house, as flats..... Read More »
What are the benefits of running my business from a garden building? Did you know that over half of all small businesses in the UK are run from home. With the Covid-19 Pandemic this figure is already rapidly increasing.The benefits of running a business from home are obvious.1) No rent..... Read More »
Can I Have A Shower Installed In My Garden Room? Yes! A wastewater connection will usually require signing off by building control which we can arrange, but the ability to have a water supply to your Garden Room is simple. Please get in touch to discuss this in further detail.
Do I Need to Provide Anything For My Garden Room Build? Your garden building needs to be on a stable level base such as a concrete base or slabs. Small deviations in the level can usually be overcome using ground pads. A site survey prior to installation will give a..... Read More »
Are Garden Rooms Warm in Winter? Our garden rooms are well insulated and meet the requirements for new build houses so are designed to be used all year round. Adding heating will of course give additional warmth on cold days. You can see more about the construction of our Garden..... Read More »
Does my home insurance cover the garden room? In short, the answer is yes. Home insurance usually covers items in your garden and any outbuildings such as sheds and garden offices. We do recommend that you do check with your insurance company and also ensure that you have an appropriate..... Read More »
Do Garden Rooms Add Value? A garden room is a very worthwhile investment, not only does it add value to your home but it provides a very versatile space for you to use, whether this be working from home, using it as a gym, a hobby room or a social..... Read More »
What Payment Options Are Available For Garden Rooms? Purchasing a Gardenplex building couldn’t be easier. We accept BACS payments and we can also provide finance options through our partner, Kandoo. Alternatively, you may wish to contact your own lender who may have a more favorable interest rate.We've created a finance..... Read More »
What guarantees come with the EPDM roof? An EPDM rubber roof is incredibly long-lasting and durable. The rubber is resistant to the ultraviolet rays and you can expect a rubber roof to last in excess of 40 years with very little maintenance. Because an EPDM flat roof is comprised of durable rubber,..... Read More »
What is a structured insulated panel? They are high-performance building systems for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board or OSB.SIPs can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design, the result is a building..... Read More »
Can I Sleep in a Garden Room? If you wish to sleep in your garden room then you will need planning permission as this changes the use of the building.
Will A Garden Room Floor Cope With Weights? A garden gym room is an ideal solution. All of our buildings have heavy-duty floor joists, which are perfect for taking the weight of benches, racks, spin bikes and cross-trainers and weights. However, we would recommend choosing a rubber floor matting under..... Read More »
Do I Need Any Certificates For My Garden Room When I Sell My House? As your garden building doesn’t require planning permission then no certificates need to be passed on. If you do have planning permission for your build because you have a specific use for it e.g. sleeping in..... Read More »
What garden room base is right for me & do i need to prepare the ground? It is vital that the garden building is sited on a level firm base. Getting the foundations right is fundamental to getting the whole building right, this is just as true for a garden..... Read More »
Can I have a bespoke garden room? Our garden rooms are based on rectangular or square shapes and come with many different options to allow you to personalise your design to make it work for you. If these choices aren't right for you, we offer fully bespoke garden buildings, allowing..... Read More »
Can I buy a Custom Garden Room? Our garden rooms come with many options & customisations, we also offer bespoke full service garden rooms which allow us to provide additional options including:•Toilets•Showers•Bars•Kitchens•Fitted fixed furniture•Bespoke Furniture•Custom Wallpaper•Bespoke SignageIf you want it in your garden room, we can build it in our..... Read More »
Can I Have Solar Panels Fitted to My Garden Room? Solar panels can be installed on just about any roof but how they are mounted will differ dependant on the material and roof. We would suggest a system where the solar panels are weighted down on their frames thereby avoiding..... Read More »
Can I Take My Garden Room When I Move? Theoretically, yes but in reality, this is something that we would strongly advise against. Your garden building is a substantial building that has been constructed by professionals. In trying to dismantle the building parts would be damaged or broken and would..... Read More »
Can I Soundproof My Garden Room? Yes! In addition to our standard plasterboard finish you can choose to upgrade to our Soundproof plasterboard which is certified to BES 6001 achieving a rating of ‘Very Good’. What's Sound-Bloc Plasterboard
Can I Have Underfloor Heating In My Garden Room? Yes! – Please look at our heating options, you can add our underfloor heating option and from a range of thermostats to compliment your under floor heating. You can read more about our Heating products
Can I Install a Wood Burner In My Garden Room? Yes! Please get in contact to discuss this bespoke option. Any installation would need to comply with Building Regulations. If you live in a conservation area or other type of protected property planning permission may need to be sought. A..... Read More »
Can I Have a Sky Light or Lantern In My Garden Room? Yes! Please get in touch to discuss in further detail.
Do You Offer Any Drawings, Plans or Cad Designs Prior to Sale? Our visualisations should give you a good idea of what your garden building should look like but if you would like bespoke drawings or CAD designs please get in touch to discuss your ideas.
Can I run a business from my garden building? Yes you can, but unfortunately it isn’t as straight forward as this as you may need planning permission. The planning Portal page Class E(a) states that the building should be incidental. A garden office or studio used for leisure may well..... Read More »
How Do I Get Internet In A Garden Office Room? Getting the internet to the garden room can be achieved in a number of ways. 1. boosters or extenders - We do not offer this service as this is susceptible to signal drop-out.2. WiFi mesh network - Simply put, it means..... Read More »
How Much Do Garden Rooms Cost? Our Prices for Garden Rooms Start from ~£11.5k. Although our website is designed to enable you to get an instant quote, please feel free to get in touch with one of our team if you would prefer to discuss your ideas/options or if you're..... Read More »
Can Garden Rooms Be Attached to a House? Although some garden rooms can be attached to the house, building regulations will determine what type of building and what exterior materials need to be used. To ensure that the building that you have in mind adheres to building regulations please contact..... Read More »
Can I Have A Toilet In My Garden Room? Yes! Whether it's a garden office, a multipurpose room or a garden gym, typically you can install a toilet. Building regulations do apply. A wastewater connection will usually require signing off by building control, which we can arrange, but the ability..... Read More »
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