Garden Office Berkshire

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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire council, then don’t worry; we can guide you through.

Can I have solar heating for my garden office in Berkshire?

Using energy from the sun can be an economical, environmentally friendly and safe way to keep your garden office warm.

Solar panels mounted on the roof can be used to heat the water inside a single radiator.

However, it is important to factor in the initial cost of installation of garden office in Berkshire, and how long it might take to see a return on that investment.

A challenge presented by the British climate is that the sun usually shines least when you most need to feel snug while sitting inside your garden office.

There are several questions to answer before deciding whether this is worth pursuing.

How often will you use the garden room? How big is it? What impact do the internal dimensions have on the solar panels’ expected workload?

Would a solar panel be the only source of electricity or will you have mains supply back-up?

Perhaps the most important aspect to consider is the precise location on which your garden office will be built.

Put simply; if it is always in the shade of your house or other obstructions such as trees – then the efficiency of solar panels is decreased dramatically.

The solar panels need to be in a position where sunlight can reach them, preferably at all times of the day.

We will conduct a site survey to take a look at your garden and surrounding areas and recommend whether solar panels can be added to your outdoor office space in Berkshire.