Garden rooms FAQ page

We offer the full end-to-end service, from ground works to installation, to electrical connection and commissioning. The costs for these services will be provided on our quotation following your site survey.

What about Electrics – Do you charge extra to certify?

All of our garden rooms/offices are fully equipped with integral electric sockets, lighting and consumer unit (fusebox).

We can also arrange for our electricians to connect your Smart Garden Room/Office to your household consumer unit (fusebox) by way of an armoured cable. We are proud to partner with House Rewire Dublin and Dublin Electricians to ensure that all of our electrical wiring is installed by a fully qualified electrical contractor and is fully included in the final price. Safety is paramount when it comes to all of our projects and comes as standard and not as a chargeable, optional extra. Armoured cable does not normally need to be buried and is usually secured to the boundary walls and often, the electrician will complete the task in around a half a day.

Do I need Planning Permission?

Generally you do NOT need planning permission for a Garden Room/Office.
As of late 2025/early 2026 in Ireland, current rules allow 25m² detached garden rooms (offices, studios) without permission if not for living/sleeping, but proposals aim to raise this exemption to 45m² for habitable, freestanding units like granny flats, aligning them with attached extensions, though these changes aren’t law yet and face consultation. Key conditions for current exemptions include location (rear of property), height (up to 4m pitched), boundary setbacks (1m from windows, 2m overall), and usage (ancillary, not habitation).
NB:
Proposed Changes (Under Review, Not Yet Law)
Increase Exemption: There are proposals under review that raises the detached building exemption from 25m² to 45m².
Habitable Use: This will allow these larger units to be used as living/sleeping spaces (e.g., granny flats, annexes) without full planning permission.

What is the order process?

Once you contact us we will come out to meet you and conduct a site survey to see what your project needs and requirements are. Then you will need to agree your final garden room design and place your order. Before commencing work, we need the site to be clear of existing structures from a H & S point of view, trees and shrubs, ground rubbish etc but existing grass is fine. We will start any foundation work required which we do in one day. We will return in a few days or an agreed time once the concrete is fully set and start construction of the floor, walls, and roof. We then seal the building making it airtight from the elements before finishing the external wood cladding, internal panelling and electrics.

Can I add additional decking, pathways and lighting?

Yes, we are experts at designing and installing decking and have been building decks around Ireland for over 15 years. We have an extensive design catalogue you can view and select your design. We’d be happy to discuss with you what can be done to maximise the look and feel of your garden space.