Garden Office Devon
A garden office is an additional workspace that acts as an extension to your house.
Usually found in the back garden close to the main house, garden offices are an increasingly popular option in Devon for individuals doing a wide range of jobs from different occupations.
A garden office suits not only those working remotely, but also as a base for small businesses.
The installation and running costs, compared to the equivalent rented space elsewhere, makes them a cost-effective option.
Building one could be the ideal solution if other options – an extension, loft conversion or moving home – are ruled out.
Garden Room Sanctuary can design a garden office space in Devon tailored entirely to your needs, or you can pick from our range of existing models if it is more convenient.
As standard, every piece of wood we use is sourced sustainably and quality-tested before installation by a member of our professional fitting team.
Our garden offices in Devon are clad with a heat-treated timber that is resilient to damage, unaffected by a demanding and changing British climate and blends in with its surroundings in any garden.
Can I have a toilet and shower in my garden office?
In short, yes you can have a toilet and shower in your garden office.
A garden office can be built without having to apply to the local planning authority in Devon for permission.
However, when you begin to consider including additional extras such as a toilet or shower room in the garden office, you may need planning permission.
It is a popular question that more people are asking because they consider it to be a way of making their workspace more adaptable both now and in the future.
Garden office with a toilet and shower will increase the cost of a project, in some cases significantly.
A cold-water supply requires two separate sets of pipes, one for freshwater and the other to remove waste, laid below ground.
They can be connected to an existing main water supply and sewerage system, which would need considerable groundwork.
It also must comply with building regulations, something Garden Room Sanctuary is happy advice.
If a connection can’t be made nearby, then a dry or eco-toilet is an alternative solution.
They dispose of water waste into a soakaway while the rest is collected separately before being composted or removed.
It is important though to consider how the latter will be done.
We conduct a site survey at your property in Devon once an order has been placed that looks at your garden and its surrounding area.
As part of that, we can consider an appropriate proposal.
If that does require a planning application from Devon council, then don’t worry; we can guide you through.
How do I heat garden office?
The British weather brings with its unpredictability and changing conditions, making it a necessity for your garden office to both keep in and circulate heat.
Every garden office from Garden Room Sanctuary comes with a minimum of 100m insulation to the floor, walls and roof ensure your workspace is warm and habitable all year round.
We also install garden offices with quality bi-folding doors and windows with toughened double-glazed glass to limit the amount of heat loss.
Our standard specification for all garden building designs includes a 2kW electric wall panel heater.
The size of your office, along with the number of sockets and your budget, will determine how best to keep it cosy throughout the winter.
An electric heater is a popular option because they heat air quickly and can be free-standing.
Cheap to buy and ready to plug into your power supply, the electric heaters are often controlled by a thermostat and have a timer that can be used to warm the space before you start work.
Electric radiators, including an oil-filled option, are a credible alternative.
They can be wall-mounted too if you prefer a fixed heat source.
A wood-burning stove is a neat accessory for any timber structure and looks the part, but there is an additional cost to have one installed by a professional with the appropriate qualifications.
Underfloor heating is another possibility for heating up your garden office in Devon.
