How Much Does a Garden Office Cost?

Garden offices offer a quick and efficient way to create extra living space, providing a distraction-free environment for work, relaxation, or everyday hobbies. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or simply in need of a flexible garden space, a garden office could be a smart investment in comfort and productivity.

Starting from as little as £8,000 and up to £15,500, depending on design, we offer options to suit any home renovation budget. Read on to find out more about what goes into these prices, and how you can adjust your build to fit your finances.

The Average Garden Office – Cost Breakdown

The cost of a garden office varies based on several factors, including size, design, materials, and additional features. Larger garden offices naturally require more materials and labour, increasing the overall expense. Let’s explore two popular models:

The Box Office

Our Box Office is a versatile garden office model with prices starting at £9,000. This model includes essential features such as uPVC sliding doors, opening windows, and high-quality cladding options. The base price covers a well-insulated structure, with full electrics, making it suitable for year-round use.

The Micro Office Pod

Our Micro Pod offers a more compact option, with prices starting at £8,000. Despite its smaller size, it includes essential amenities such as insulation, integrated electrics, and robust construction. This model is perfect for those looking for a budget-friendly yet functional garden office solution.

Customise Your Garden Office Design

One of the standout features of our garden offices is full flexibility in customisation. You can tailor your outdoor workspace to meet your needs for both work and aesthetics. You may choose to adjust your garden office design in the following ways:

Cladding Options: Choose from a variety of cladding materials including stripped-back horizontal shiplap and redwood and cedar variants.
Doors and Windows: Customise the type and placement of doors and windows to optimise natural light and ventilation. Options include uPVC, aluminium, and timber doors, with choices for sliding, bi-fold, or French doors. Window styles range from large fixed panes to smaller opening windows, ensuring you get the right balance of light and privacy.
Flooring: The standard laminate flooring included in the base price is known for its durability and stability. However, you can upgrade to premium options such as hardwood, vinyl, or even carpet, depending on your intended use and personal preference.
Interior Finishes: Customise the interior with a range of finishes for walls and ceilings. Choose from painted plasterboard, timber cladding, or modern composite panels. You can also add additional insulation layers for enhanced thermal performance.
Electrics and Lighting: Standard packages include basic electrics, but you can upgrade to include additional sockets, USB ports, and various lighting options. Dimmable spotlights, LED panels, and exterior lighting can be added to create the perfect working environment.

The ability to customise your garden office means you can create a space that fits both your budget and your practical needs. Why not try designing your own work pod now?

Benefits of Investing in a Garden Office

Investing in a garden office can be a smart and cost-effective alternative to a traditional home extension. Unlike a full-scale extension, a garden office requires less time, money, and disruption to your home life – and with prices starting at £8,000, garden offices offer significant savings.

For Freelancers and WFH’ers

For those of you who work remotely on a semi-regular basis, or who run your own business from home, a garden office provides a dedicated, distraction-free workspace just steps away from your house. This separation of home and work environments can boost productivity, reduce stress, and improve work-life balance.

For Homeowners Looking to Renovate

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You might just be someone seeking a little extra space, or a way to make the most of your outdoor area. Beyond being a home office, these structures can serve as a home gym, family cinema, garden bar, guest room, or even a reading room. This flexibility in design and use makes a garden office a valuable addition to any property – especially yours.

Groundwork and Installation Costs

A solid base is crucial for the longevity and stability of your garden office. It ensures that the structure remains level, prevents settling or shifting over time, and provides a strong foundation for the building. The cost of groundwork can vary significantly depending on the type of base you choose and the condition of your site.

A Concrete Base

CONCRETE OR PAVING SLABS TO HAVE A SMOOTH FINISH

A concrete base is the most traditional and widely recommended option for garden offices. It provides a robust, durable foundation that supports the entire structure evenly. The cost for a concrete base typically starts around £175 per square metre. For a standard 4 x 3 metre garden office, this amounts to approximately £2,100.

Concrete bases are particularly suitable for larger or heavier structures and sites with uneven terrain. The process involves excavating the site, adding a hardcore sub-base, and pouring concrete to create a flat, level surface.

A Ground Screw Base

Ground screw bases are an increasingly popular alternative due to their ease of installation and reduced environmental impact. This type of base involves driving metal screws into the ground, which then support the structure above. Ground screw bases are less labour-intensive and can be installed more quickly than concrete bases, making them a cost-effective option.

Prices for ground screw bases start at around £195 per square metre, totalling approximately £1,950 for a 4×3 metre garden office. This option is ideal for sites with good drainage and level ground, though it may result in a slight bounce compared to the solid feel of a concrete base.

Both options provide reliable foundations for garden offices, ensuring your investment remains secure and functional for years to come. Proper groundwork is a critical step in the installation process, contributing significantly to the overall success and longevity of your garden office.

The Cost of Your Garden Office is Up to You

Our online configurator tool is a powerful resource, designed to simplify the process of designing your new garden office to a strict budget. By providing a detailed breakdown of costs associated with each customisation option, it enables you to make informed decisions about where to allocate your budget.

3D Visualisation Capability: As you select various options for your garden office, you can see real-time updates. This helps you visualise how different design elements, such as cladding, windows, doors, and roofing, will look in your space.
Extensive Customisation Options: You can choose from a range of cladding materials and colours, door and window styles, flooring options, and interior finishes, as well as the placement of electrical outlets, lighting, and other features.
Real-Time Price Adjustments: As you make changes to your garden office design, the configurator automatically updates the total cost. This transparency allows you to experiment with different configurations and immediately see how they affect the total price, ensuring there are no surprises when it comes time to finalise your order.
The Freedom to Take Your Time: The tool simplifies the planning process by allowing you to save and revisit your design. You can create multiple configurations, compare them, and make adjustments over time.

Tailor the Cost of Your Garden Office Design Today

With our industry-leading prices and free online configurator tool, creating a bespoke home office in your garden has never been easier. Experience the ease of customising every detail while sticking to a tight or flexible budget – and if you have any questions along the way, we’re right here.