Garden rooms questions

We're an independent referral service. We connect homeowners with one local installer for their area and project — we don't carry out any building work ourselves.

Yes, it's completely free for homeowners. Local installers may pay a referral fee for enquiries, which is how the service is funded.

No — we pass your enquiry to one local installer, not a list of competing companies.

No. There's no obligation to proceed, and no pressure to decide on the spot. You're free to get other quotes independently if you'd like to compare.

We'd encourage you to check any installer's credentials and insurance yourself before agreeing to anything, and to get a full written quote before work starts.

We cover Hedge End and the surrounding Hampshire area, including Southampton, Eastleigh, Botley, West End, Bursledon, Netley and the other towns and villages listed on our areas page.

Most single-storey garden rooms fall under permitted development, subject to height and garden-coverage limits, though listed buildings and conservation areas can bring extra restrictions. Check with your local council, or ask the installer you're matched with.

It depends on the size, insulation and glazing spec, the base your garden needs, and the finish you choose. Ask for a written quote once an installer has seen your garden and understood what you want the space for.

Planning permission is about whether you're allowed to build something in principle; building regulations are separate technical rules covering things like structural safety and insulation. A garden room can need one, both or neither depending on its size and use — the installer you're matched with can talk you through your specific project.

Yes — there's no obligation at any stage, so it's a reasonable way to get a written quote and a sense of options even if you're still deciding whether to go ahead.