Benefits of a garden office building
Garden office buildings are one of the most sought after items for people looking to move house. They are a great addition to living space, and also improve the sale-ability of the house, whilst increasing the property value, in most cases, by more than the cost of the building. The extra space is also enticing to prospective purchasers looking for a smaller house in a better location.
We all know that a garden office saves time and money on commuting, and can pay for itself in as little as three years. However the main benefit is that it provides a separate working environment, well away from the natural disruptions of the household. Not only will a garden office benefit you, but it will future proof your property in case you are looking to up sticks in the future.
How much do I need to spend?
The question on everyone’s lips is how much will it cost. Did you know you can get a garden office building that it fully insulated for year round use from just £7500.
And that includes double glazing, electrics, insulation, and assembly… so that’s not as much as you think.
Most projects cost between £15k and £20k, by the time you factor in the groundwork, connections, decoration and furniture, with the higher amount leaving a contingency for landscaping the garden afterwards. There are plenty of designs to choose from – just select the one that suits your taste and configure it online.
SHOW ME THE GARDEN OFFICE BUILDING DESIGNS
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Contemporary Garden Offices
A contemporary design featuring French doors and screens.
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Modern Garden Offices
Insulated garden offices featuring a recessed front with a bi-fold door.
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Curved Roof Garden Offices
A unique design featuring French double doors and screens, with a recessed porch.
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Garden Office Pods
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Garden Studios
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Pitched Roof Garden Offices
Garden Office Specifications
| Walls | 100mm thick walls - lined internally and externally |
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| Glazing | u-PVC double glazed French double doors and screens - or patio doors |
| Insulation | 75mm Celotex to floor, plus 50mm insulation to walls & ceiling. |
| Roof | 5 layer flat roof ceilings with spotlights. Fully insulated with metal roof sheets for longevity. |
| Electrics | Cavity installed ring main wiring in walls. Spotlights or LED panels in ceiling |
| Assembly | Fully installed by our trained staff |
| Groundwork | Option of groundwork installation depending on customer location. |
| Price | Buildings start from as little as £10,000 |
| Finance | Buildings can be from as little as £126 per month - see finance for details |
Configure your design online
We’re dedicated to building garden offices that match our clients’ every specification. By using our interactive builder, you can build the garden office of your dreams! Choose every aspect of your garden rooms, including doors, windows, size, and internal lining, to create a really unique design that is perfect for you.
Simply select from our range of luxury garden offices and pods, click on the price configurator link and away you go. If our Modern Garden Offices or Contemporary Garden Room designs don’t tick the box then why not look at the our Garden Office Pods, Garden Studios or Traditional Garden Rooms.
Planning guide for Garden Office Buildings
Domestic garden rooms and offices can usually be installed without the need for planning permission. Providing the building is 2.5m high or less and behind the front line of the house, it should be classed as permitted development. Please note that if you are in AONB locations or have a listed building, the rules may change.
If you require a building taller than 2.5m high, you will need to be 2m from a boundary, or apply for planning permission. Choosing the planning route isn’t always as intimidating as it sounds, however you will need some elevation drawings and some location maps to accompany your application. We can assist you with the elevations and overhead drawings (subject to a £200 fee), whilst the location maps are readily available online, via the links from the planning portal website.
Case Study
Home Office Build
Scott Jaeger (of Jaeger films) kindly shows you through his time lapse build. Starting with the base, before moving onto the assembly, and the interior finish. Before finally detailing how the customer has painted & decorated inside.
Case Study
Shed & Breakfast
During a pretty dramatic renovation of their home which included taking off the roof, ripping up the floors and knocking down every single internal wall!
Daisy & Jon revelled in shed dwelling during the two years it took to rebuild their home, and are delighted to show you what eventually became a main source of income.