Garden room guides
Does a garden room add value to your house?
A well-built, insulated garden room usually makes a house more appealing and can add value, especially now so many people work from home. Figures of 5% to 15% are often quoted, but they come from estate agents and suppliers rather than hard data. Quality, size and how much garden is left matter more than the room itself.
Read the guideCan a garden room be attached to the house?
You can, but once a garden room is attached to the house it is treated as an extension, not an outbuilding. Different planning limits apply, and it…
25 October 2026
What is the best base for a garden room?
There is no single best base. A concrete slab is solid and suits level ground. Ground screws are quick, cause little mess and work well on slopes and…
25 October 2026
Garden room cladding: which type is best?
Western red cedar and larch are the most popular, because they look natural and last well with little treatment. Composite boards need the least…
25 October 2026
Can you have a garden room with a bathroom?
Yes. A garden room can have a toilet, basin and shower if water and drainage can reach it. Expect to add roughly £4,000 to £8,000 to the build, and…
25 October 2026
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