Summer houses and garden rooms in Beckenham
Office by day, den by night.
An office, studio or summer house at the end of the garden, set on a level base and joined to the house by paving and paths.
Why a garden room
Extra space, without the extension.
A garden building adds a room you can use all year, for work, hobbies or guests by day, and gives the end of the garden a reason to walk to it.
A proper base
Concrete slab, paved base or ground screws, chosen for the building and the ground, and set level so doors and windows stay true.
Tied into the garden
Paths, a terrace at the door and planting around the base make the building part of the garden rather than dropped onto the lawn.
Power and lighting planned in
Ducting for power, data and outdoor lights goes in with the groundwork, before the paving and turf are finished.
Materials
Choose your building.
The use decides the build. A room you work in all winter needs more than a place to sit out in summer.
Insulated garden room
Insulated walls, floor and roof, double glazing and power. Usable as an office or studio all year.
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best for
- Working from home
Summer house
A lighter timber building with large doors and windows, for sitting out and storing garden furniture.
- Upkeep
- Re-treat every few years
- Best for
- Seasonal use
Garden pod
A compact, often rounded or glazed structure for a seat with a view. Small footprint, strong presence.
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best for
- Feature spot
Summer houses and garden rooms projects
View full portfolio Summer houses and garden rooms we’ve built.
Featured project
Circular feature patio and garden room
Stone-effect paving with a dark circular inlay, dark block edging and curved borders, leading to a timber garden room.
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The garden pod
A paved seating terrace, lawn panels with stepping stones, a timber garden pod on its own base and a raised pond at the centre of the garden.
Garden room, pergola and long lawn
A raised porcelain terrace with steps and a pergola beside a timber garden room, slatted fencing, and a long lawn either side of a porcelain path.
Two-level deck with garden room
Grey composite decking on two levels, with slatted timber shelters and a timber garden room along the back of the garden.
What’s included
Everything, start to finish. One fixed price.
The same way of working on every job, from the first conversation to the handover.
- A design visit at homeWe look at the space with you, talk about how you’ll use it and sketch out the options.
- Samples in your own lightSee the materials against your house before you choose.
- A plan drawn to scaleLayout, levels and materials shown in place, with any lighting and planting your project needs.
- One fixed quoteClear and itemised, with no surprises halfway through.
- One number to callA single point of contact from the first visit to the handover.
- Handover and care guideA walk-through when we’re done, and simple tips to keep it looking new.
- Our written guaranteeUp to 10 years on our workmanship, in writing.
Questions
Summer houses and garden rooms questions
Anything else? Ask us at your design visit, or call 07599 004177.
Do I need planning permission for a garden room?
Often not. Under permitted development in England it must be single storey, no more than 2.5m high if within 2m of a boundary (otherwise up to 3m, or 4m with a dual-pitched roof), not forward of the front of the house, and with other buildings cover no more than half the land around the house. It cannot be used as a bedroom or separate home. Listed buildings, conservation areas and flats have tighter rules.
Does it need building regulations approval?
Usually not if the floor area is under 15 square metres and there is no sleeping accommodation. Between 15 and 30 square metres it is usually exempt if it has no sleeping accommodation and is either at least 1m from the boundary or built mainly of non-combustible materials.
What base does it need?
That depends on the building’s weight and the ground. A concrete slab or a paved base suits most rooms. Ground screws suit lighter buildings and sites where digging is difficult.
Can it have power and lighting?
Yes. An armoured cable or ducting runs from the house during the groundwork, and electrical work must meet building regulations for electrical safety.
Where should it go in the garden?
Usually at the far end, facing back towards the house and the sun. We look at light, views, privacy and the distance to the boundary before suggesting a spot.
Often paired with summer houses and garden rooms
All services →Start your garden room
A room of your own, down the garden.
Book a free design visit. We’ll talk about how you’ll use the room and look at where it should sit.
- Written guarantee of up to 10 years on our workmanship
- Fully insured
- A family team. We never subcontract
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Your enquiry is with our design team. We’ll be in touch within one working day to book your free visit.