A garden room is a fully insulated, electrified outbuilding designed for year-round use as an office, gym, games room, bar, or living space. Unlike a traditional shed, it is built to a high specification with insulation, cladding, glazing, and often heating and electrics included. A log cabin is a type of garden room built from interlocking timber logs, while sectional and brick-built garden rooms use different construction methods.
Sutton Garden Buildings offers bespoke garden rooms (sectional and brick-built), traditional log cabins, summerhouses, verandas, gazebos, aluminium pergolas and awnings, and granny annexes. They also provide landscaping, driveways, and commercial/educational garden buildings.
Yes. All garden rooms from Sutton Garden Buildings include standard thermal insulation to keep the space warm in winter and cool in summer, making them suitable for use throughout the year.
Most garden rooms fall under Permitted Development rights in England, meaning planning permission is not required, provided the building meets certain conditions: it must be in the rear garden, not exceed 2.5m in height if within 2m of a boundary (or 4m for a dual-pitched roof), and not cover more than 50% of the garden. Brick-built structures and granny annexes are more likely to require planning permission. Sutton Garden Buildings can advise on your specific situation.
In most cases, log cabins used as garden buildings do not require planning permission under Permitted Development rules, provided they meet the standard size and height restrictions. Always check with your local planning authority if you are unsure.
How long does it take to install a garden room?
Log cabins and sectional garden rooms can typically be installed within days. Brick-built garden rooms take longer due to the nature of the construction and may also require planning permission, which adds to the overall timeline. Sutton Garden Buildings manages the full project from design to completion.
Do you manage the full installation or do I need to arrange other trades?
Sutton Garden Buildings offers a fully managed project service, handling design, supply, and installation. They can also manage associated landscaping and groundworks, meaning you deal with one company throughout.
What are Lugarde garden rooms?
Lugarde is a premium Dutch manufacturer of high-quality garden rooms, log cabins and garden buildings. Sutton Garden Buildings are an authorised Lugarde dealer and supply their full range, which includes the Prima (entry-level), Quinta (mid-range), and Promessa (premium) ranges of sectional garden buildings, each available in a variety of sizes, roof styles and configurations.
What is the difference between a log cabin and a sectional garden room?
A log cabin is built from interlocking solid timber logs and has a natural, rustic appearance. A sectional garden room is built from timber frame panels clad in a range of materials and tends to offer more design flexibility and a more contemporary look. Log cabins are generally the most cost-effective option; sectional rooms sit in the mid-price range.
Can I customise my garden room?
Yes. All garden buildings from Sutton Garden Buildings can be customised in terms of size, layout, cladding, roofing, windows, doors, and interior fit-out, including storage, shelving, desks, and entertainment areas.
How much does a garden room cost?
Garden room prices vary depending on the size, construction type, and specification. As a general guide, log cabins are the most cost-effective option, sectional garden rooms are mid-range, and brick-built rooms represent the highest investment. Sutton Garden Buildings offers a free consultation and quote. Contact them on 0121 351 3388 or visit their showroom at Gardeners World, Sutton Coldfield.
Is landscaping included in the price of a garden room?
Landscaping is not automatically included but Sutton Garden Buildings offers a full landscaping service, including patios, driveways, and garden design – which can be bundled with your garden room project so you have a single point of contact.
Where is the Sutton Garden Buildings showroom?
The Sutton Garden Buildings showroom and display site is located at Gardeners World, Signal Hayes Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 2RR. Visitors can see garden rooms and landscaping displays in person before committing to a purchase.
What areas do Sutton Garden Buildings cover?
Sutton Garden Buildings are based in Sutton Coldfield and cover Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Solihull, Birmingham, and the wider West Midlands. They also undertake projects across the UK.
How do I get a quote or book a consultation?
Get in touch with us with us directly to arrange a free home visit or consultation to discuss your project!
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