In the vast majority of cases you are allowed to have a garden room built in your property’s outside space without seeking planning permission.

All we ask is that the site area be clear of any obstacles (i.e. rocks, trees, shrubs, sheds etc.). It is preferable to have a level soil or grass area to install our foundation system.

We can install our garden rooms on either a flat or gently sloping site area. If you site area slopes a lot then it may need leveling before we can install the garden room.

Ideally, we require parking for at least one van (we use long wheel base Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans) and a clear access to the site area.

This could be via a side access, gate, garage or possibly through the house (as long as there are no 90 degree sharp turns). Many components are 3m, 4m or 5m long and we cannot bend them!

We use a specially designed concrete and steel pile foundation system. The steel piles are fully adjustable to suit a flat or gently sloping site area. The garden room is raised off the ground to allow a vented space underneath. This ensures that the garden room will not be affected by rising damp.

We can install the garden room onto an existing concrete base or patio base as long as it is free of any cracks, of substantial construction and at least 4 inches (100mm) thick.

Each garden room price includes a complete electrics package including: Consumer unit, electrical sockets, lighting and light switch. On completion of the build our qualified electrician will visit you to test the internal electrics and provide an electrical certificate in readiness for the mains connection.

To connect mains electricity from your house to the garden room, you can either use your own electrician or we can supply you with a quote to carry out the works for you.

Our garden rooms are externally clad in either Thermowood or Western Red Cedar. Thermowood does not require a surface treatment or maintenance. Some people choose to add a translucent stain or coloured paint to create a unique finish.

Western Red Cedar with its rich colours, has natural inbuilt preservatives and a very high resistance to decay and requires no additional treatment. Some people periodically use a cedar oil to enhance its natural variable colours. Over time both Thermowood and Western Red Cedar will eventually turn to a natural grey colour similar to that of outdoor teak furniture.

All doors and windows are supplied with a secure operating mechanism for ease of opening and locking. Each door section has a high security galvanised steel reinforced locking system on both the master and slave door comprising a system of hook locks, shoot bolts and deadlocks.

Each door is fitted with high security multi-point locking system to provide maximum security. Each opening window has lockable handles. All doors and windows use insurance approved locks.

As standard we supply dark grey (anthracite) profiles on all patio doors, sliding doors. fixed glass window panels and opening windows. Most customers seem to prefer the dark grey profile colour as it blends perfectly with the natural tones of the Thermowood external timber cladding.

However if required we can supply different colour profiles including: oak grain and white. In addition we can supply bespoke size doors and windows in either PVC-U or Aluminium profiles.

Yes, we often construct internal partition walls inside the garden rooms to divide the internal space. The location of the internal wall can be decided by the customer whilst the installation team are on site.

In addition we can either provide an internal door or external door to access the separated area.

Our garden rooms are built to be thermally efficient with a fully insulated floor, walls and roof. In addition each garden room is supplied with double glazed doors and windows. The heat retention properties of our garden rooms means you will not normally require any heating for the majority of the year.

As an optional extra we can supply you with either an oil filled radiator heater or wall mounted panel heater to provide heat inside your garden room.

Yes you certainly can!

We can build a garden room to any specific size (as long as its square, rectangular or L shaped) and incorporate any specific design ideas you have to suit your individual tastes and requirements.

Direct Garden Rooms are a long established reputable company, who stand by the quality of our Garden Rooms and service. As such, we offer a lifetime guarantee on all our steel frames, along with the relevant manufacturers guarantee on all other materials.

More information to come. Please contact our team on 01708 522474 or email  Sales@directgardensrooms.co.uk