Garden room or annexe

You might need extra space for work or a place for family to live. The law has specific rules depending on how you use the building.

• Use as an office or gym.
• House a relative in an annexe.
• Create a quiet guest room.
• Add value to your property.
• Need a kitchen and bathroom.

A specialist will visit your home to check if the project is possible. They will look at your garden to plan the build safely.

• Measure distances from your fences.
• Check if the ground is level.
• Look at soil for foundations.
• Plan electricity and water connections.
• Discuss heating like heat pumps.
• Check access for big trucks.

A well built garden room makes your daily life much easier. It gives you a dedicated space away from the main house.

• Separate work and home life.
• Stay warm with great insulation.
• Save on expensive house extensions.
• Increase your total living area.
• Enjoy a quiet hobby space.

Your professional will guide you through the rules for your new space. They ensure your building is safe and legal.

• Need for full planning permission.
• Rules for sleeping in rooms.
• Fire safety and insulation levels.
• Connecting drains and pipes safely.
• Managing building waste and mess.