Garden Rooms and Outbuildings in Surrey
Garden rooms in Surrey, built from the ground up: concrete base, structural build and exterior finish. Not a flat-pack installation.
Garden rooms built with proper construction methods
A well-built garden room starts below ground. The base (whether strip foundations, pad foundations or a concrete raft) needs to be engineered for the structure and the ground conditions. Carmen Landscapes carries out this groundworks stage correctly. Too many garden rooms develop issues because the base was inadequate.
From foundation to roofline, the structural build is managed by the Carmen Landscapes team. External finishes can include rendered blockwork, timber cladding, brick or stone. The surrounding paving and landscaping are integrated into the project so the garden room sits properly in the space. See our project gallery for garden rooms we've built, and read what homeowners say on our reviews page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do garden rooms require planning permission?
Most domestic garden rooms under a certain height and size don't require planning permission as permitted development, but the rules depend on the property, its location and proximity to boundaries. We'll flag anything that needs checking.
What's included in a garden room build?
Carmen Landscapes handles the groundworks and base, the structural build and exterior finish. Electrical fit-out, insulation to building regulations and interior finish can be included or handled separately depending on the scope.
What foundation type do garden rooms need?
It depends on the structure size and ground conditions. Options include concrete strip foundations, pad foundations, or a concrete raft. We assess the ground and specify the right solution.
Can you build a garden room that connects to the house?
Yes. Attached garden rooms or garden studios that read as an extension of the house are something we can construct. Attached structures may need building regulations approval.
How long does a garden room build take?
Structural build time varies with the size. A modest garden studio might take two to three weeks once the base is prepared. Larger structures take longer. We'll give you a realistic programme at quote stage.
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