Frequently Asked Questions

Will I need planning permission ?

We would always recommend that you contact your local council to find out the exact planning rules that apply to your house however we can provide the following general guidance:

• The cabin must be less than 4m high with a pitched roof or 3m with a flat roof.
• It should be 2 metres inside of your boundary, if not it is limited to 2.5m high and fire regulations will apply
• The cabin should be 5m from your home.
• If you live on a corner plot the cabin will need to be further away from both roads than your house, otherwise you will need permission
• If the cabin exceeds 30metres sq it will be subject to building regulations
• If the cabin contains any plumbing it will be subject to building regulations
• The cabin should take up less than 50% of the garden surrounding the house

We are happy to provide detailed drawings of the cabin for you to submit to your local planning officer to receive their advice on your individual project.

What is the maximum size of cabin that you can build?

Due to limits at our factory we are only able to build cabins up to 10m in length in any one direction

Can my cabin be sited anywhere in my garden?

We are able to site your cabin on almost any type of terrain including slopes, and as yet have always been able to provide a solution to our customers. If you have a particularly difficult location please call us to discuss your requirements.

Do you offer a site survey?

If you are with 25miles of High Wycombe, then we will provide a free site survey on request, however this is not normally necessary as we can adapt the cabin to suit the site upon commencement of construction.

Do you have any display cabins that I can see?

We have a limited number of cabins on display at our offices in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, however we are also often able to arrange site visits to see previous customers cabins in situ. Please call us to discuss your requirements and will endeavour to try to show you a similar cabin that we have previously built.

How long will it take for my cabin to be built?

Depending on the time of year, and our order backlog it usually takes between 4 and 10 weeks from order to delivery and installation of your cabin. We can provide you with a more accurate estimate at the time of order.

What is the life span of the cabin?

We have been building cabins for over 25 years, and have yet to hear from a customer about one needing replacing!

How much maintenance does the cabin require?

All of our cabins are virtually maintenance free, even the wooden ones which we treat with a high quality preservative. Some of our customers choose to retreat the wood every 3-5 years to maintain the colour, however this is not absolutely necessary.

Can I install the cabin myself?

The cabins that we make are not kits, and we only recommend that professionals do the installation.

Can I have more internal rooms?

Yes, all of our cabins can be altered to fit your own requirements and the addition of internal rooms are a simple adjustment. Just call us to discuss your requirements.

Can you deliver outside the UK?

Unfortunately at this time we are only able to deliver cabins within the mainland due to the requirements for us to install them ourselves.

Does the wood need to be treated?

We will give your cabin an initial high quality wood preservative treatment to the colour of your choosing which will seal the wood. If you wish to preserve the colour you may find that you need to re-treat the cabin every 3-5years however this is not absolutely necessary.

Do your prices include delivery?

Yes, all of our prices include delivery

Do your prices include installation?

Yes, all of our prices include installation

Can you help with plumbing and electrics?

Our installers are not qualified plumbers or electricians however we do have a wealth of experience in adding soft furnishings to our cabins so we can easily liaise with and advice you on how to install  your plumbing and electrics. We can also recommend tradesmen in areas where we have worked previously so please just ask us.

Can I get a veranda on the cabin?

Yes. Several of our cabins come with the standard option of a veranda, however we are able to add a veranda and decking to any of our cabins. Please just ask us and we can go through the options with you, to create a studio that exactly suits your needs.

Are the windows double glazed?

Yes, we use the highest quality double glazing that we can source, as we believe the insulation of your cabin is of utmost importance, especially given recent winters!

Are the windows and doors five lever locks for insurance purposes?

Yes, absolutely, we firmly believe that there is no point in installing a garden office if you are unable to insure its contents!

Can I have the windows on the other side than shown?

Yes, all of our cabins are built to your individual needs, switching the windows from the left to the right hand side or vice versa is very easy for us to do and will not incur any extra costs.

Can I have windows on both sides?

Yes, you can have as many windows as you like on your cabin, although we will have to make a small additional charge to cover our costs.

Does the roof have to be red or green?

The roof can be any colour you like providing we can source the materials. Our standard roofing is felt tiles which come in black, brown, red or green but we have built cabins with many different roof materials and colours over the years. If you let us know what you are looking for we will try to find out if it is possible.