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The Knowledge - The Resource - Garden offices

Overview
Garden offices are a useful and economical way to make extra workspace, usually without needing planning permission. They also allow better separation of office and home.

What to bear in mind when considering a garden office:
  • Costs;
  • Land and siting;
  • Planning permission;
  • Environmental considerations;
  • Business rates;
  • Site preparation;
  • Construction;
  • Fitting out;
  • Heating and lighting;
  • Communications;
  • Insurance.
To find full guides on the subject, check out the How To section of this website.
Smart Offices Ltd
The UK's leading range of garden offices designed for professional home working. Bespoke desk systems to make the best use of space, carpets, double glazing as well as top of the range security. Smart Garden Offices are professionally installed in just one day. The range features the Solo garden office, designed for one person at just 3.2m x 2m up to the Quarto garden office, large at 5m x 3m to accommodate an entire team. Bespoke systems available - request a brochure online for more information.
Smart Offices Ltd, Westerfield Business Centre, Westerfield, Ipswich, IP6 9AB
T: 01473 833997
E: customerservice@smartgardenoffices.co.uk
W: www.smartgardenoffices.co.uk
Allwood Timber Construction
Talwater Works, Talaton, Exeter, Devon EX5 2RT, UK
T: 01404 850 977
E: frames@allwoodtimber.co.uk
W: www.allwoodtimber.co.uk
Alternative Space
Our product combines the very best principles of 'Green' design and architecture. It has been designed to ensure a low environmental impact, low energy use and a minimum carbon footprint.
T: 0793 2340 349
F: 020 8693 7417 E: info@alternative-space.com
W: www.alternative-space.com
Dunster House Ltd
A leading manufacturer and supplier of log cabins, climbing frames, garden offcies, deck kits, gazebos. They also manufacture upvc windows, upvc doors, replacement windows, double glazing windows, french doors, residential doors, sash windows, patio doors.
Dunster House, Caxton Road, Bedford,Bedfordshire, MK41 0EB, UK
T: 01234 272 445
W: www.dhleisureandgarden.com
Garage Conversion Experts
One of the UK's leading companies in converting domestic garages. Why not consider converting your garage into a home office?
2nd floor, 3 North Road, London N9 7QX, UK
T: 0845 053 6876
E: info@garageconversionexperts.com
W: www.garageconversionexperts.com
Garden Affairs
The range is ideal for an all-year-round environment - working from home, a small business office, or the perfect studio. In addition, all these buildings can be insulated, double-glazed and installed with electric.
T: 01225 774 566
F: 01225 442 855
W: www.gardenaffairs.co.uk
Garden Escape
Architecturally designed garden offices for working from home. They offer a bespoke service to match your exact specifications and their garden buildings rarely require planning permission.
The Garden Escape, Up Beyond, Wye View Lane, Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire, HR9 6BN
T: 0870 242 7024
E: info@thegardenescape.co.uk
W: www.thegardenescape.co.uk
Garenberg Garden Offices
The stylish design suits a wide range of garden locations and the basic package somes with a range of optional extras such as a green roof, folding doors and decking. Offices are erected on site in 1-3 days.
99 Market Street, Stoneclough, Manchester, M26 1MF
T: 01204 593 054
E: info@garenberg.co.uk
W: www.garenberg.co.uk
Henley Garden Buildings Ltd
All the Henley ranges are designed and manufactured in the UK specially for the Bristish climate. Henleys are specified as 'offices' (not simply garden buildings) and include double-glazing, insulation, carpeting and electrics throughout as standard. The company's own professional fitting teams will install yours in just one day.
Henley Garden Buildings Ltd, Rowen House, 28 Queens Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB
T: 0870 240 7490
E: customerservice@henleyoffices.com
W: www.henleyoffices.com
Homelodge
Kingswell Point, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2PU, UK
T: 01962 881 480
F: 01962 889 070
E: info@homelodge.co.uk
W: www.homelodge.co.uk
Home Office
Offer many choices of configuration in sizes to suit all tastes and requirements.
TempleCo Ten Ltd, Stonestile Barn, Harthill, Charing, Kent, TN27 0HW
T: 01233 712 710
F: 01233 712 711
E: info@tc10.com
W: www.tc10.com
Hut Timber Buildings
Hut Timber Buildings make simple, quality, fully insulated timber garden offices and garden studios.
Unit 8b, Canford Business Park, Magna Road, Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21 3BT
T: 01202 574 584
E: info@hutdesign.co.uk
W: www.hutdesign.co.uk
InsideOut Buildings
Design and supply top quality, timber-frame garden offices for professionals who need peace and quiet and more space.
End Cottage, The Green, Over Kellet, Lancashire LA6 1BU
T: 01524 737 999
E: lynn@iobuild.co.uk
W: www.iobuild.co.uk
Nordic Wood
Offers practical solutions and advise on building the ideal garden office. Built following Nordic example you can chose from existing floor plans or design to your own specifications
21 Tartar Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2AS, UK
T: 01932 576 944
E: info@nordic-wood.co.uk
W: www.nordic-wood.co.uk
Pinelog Ltd
Riverside Works, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1GS, UK
T: 01629 814 481
F: 01629 814 634
E: admin@pinelog.co.uk
W: www.pinelog.co.uk

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