Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambience of a warm, sunny day. Picture yourself unwinding in a summer house or by the pool with family and friends. But, amidst the bliss, …
There is a common misconception among garden shed owners that there is a “one-metre rule” relating to the distance from the property boundary that applies when you want to build …
The bottom of a shed is the ventilated gap between the shed floor structure and its supporting base. The tricky part is protecting that space from damp, draughts, and animals …
Windproof sheds don’t depend on their durable structures alone, but also on the ground they’re anchored to. However, anchoring one isn’t just driving spikes into the base. It must be …
In most cases, no, planning permission isn’t needed for garden rooms (also known as garden buildings). But there are limitations you should be aware of, including: What counts as “permitted …
Greenhouses aren’t exceptions when it comes to needing a base, but their requirements differ from sheds and other garden buildings. Here’s the rundown to make a good greenhouse base. Does …
Most greenhouses fall under the same planning permission guidelines as other garden buildings. It isn’t required most of the time, but there are some properties that will always need permission …
No, EPC rules don’t apply to the vast majority of garden buildings, but there may be exceptions. EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificates. It’s a legal document that provides an …
When investing in a shed, the budget shouldn’t stop at the price tag. There are extra costs that come in once it’s in your garden. Here’s what feeds into the …
You step outside with your morning coffee, and there it is: fresh holes in the lawn, soil scattered across your tidy borders, and the food caddy nudged over again. You …
There’s a common belief that neighbours can block your storage shed or garden room simply because they don’t like it. Well, they can raise objections in certain situations—but only on …
