Imagine transforming your garden into a space that truly feels like home—an inviting retreat that adapts to every need. Your garden is the perfect place for a standalone building, whether you’re seeking an insulated garden office for comfort and privacy or an ideal guest room for a cosy retreat. These versatile spaces offer countless possibilities and welcome additions to any home.
These specially constructed rooms include professionally installed insulation to protect them from the best and worst of the British climate.
Experience the ultimate comfort as insulated garden rooms keep you warmer than your living room during frosty winter mornings. In the summer, they remain cool and refreshing, turning into your personal oasis even on the hottest days. These spaces offer homeowners the flexibility to enjoy functional additional space without the hassle of extensive renovations.
Subsequently, they are cosy and secluded outdoor spaces ideal for entertaining or working any time of year, a welcome addition to most people’s homes. Adding the coloured paint stain option also transforms the appearance.
There are as many benefits to an insulated garden room as you could want. For one, they provide exceptional comfort in all seasons. In winter, the cold and rain stay outside where they belong.
In summer, you can shelter from the pulsating sun and heat while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Furthermore, they are energy-efficient and eco-friendly. The insulation means you’ll never need to spend as much as you might on heating or cooling the room. In fact, an insulated garden room can use up to 30% less energy compared to converting a spare bedroom. This significantly cuts your electricity bills and reduces your carbon footprint, making it a smart and sustainable choice.
Finally, insulated garden rooms are endlessly versatile. They can become the ideal home garden office with a desk and a laptop, or an easy chair can transform them into a relaxation and meditation space.
Alternatively, it can become a home office, gym, guest room, or family hangout where you watch films or sports or chat in the most pleasant surroundings.
When it comes to insulation, precision is key—one mistake can undermine its effectiveness. While DIY can be a source of pride for a weekend warrior, consider weighing that against the security of a professional installation with a quality guarantee. Which feels safer to you?
Opting for professional installation is more like buying risk insurance, ensuring your investment is well-protected without dismissing the appeal of a hands-on approach.
Choosing a pre-insulated garden room means choosing a high standard of insulation work, saving you time and money. With professional installation, you can be confident in the comfort and quality of your new space, giving you peace of mind and the best value for your investment.
Whether you do it yourself or have someone else do it is up to you. However, for clarity, it makes sense to leave it to professionals.
It may seem like a better value to do the work yourself, but buying the summerhouse pre-insulated will guarantee a job done to industry standards—and repairs to the insulation, if necessary.
Adding the insulation after-market will inevitably take up much of your time and effort, which could be better used elsewhere. So, while we reiterate that the choice is yours, we have an opinion on this matter and believe it is better to let the pros handle the work.
To explore the range of bespoke garden rooms you could enjoy this summer or any time of year, we invite you to visit our showroom. This way, you can experience the quality and options firsthand. For more information call us at 01483 237550. We’re more than happy to assist you!
A fully insulated garden room, with installation, can transform your outdoor space and add something to your home life that you can’t get any other way. Check out 1st Choice Leisure Buildings for an all-year-round garden room you’ll love.
There’s no better time to invest in a high-quality, secure, and energy-efficient insulated garden office with electricity designed to fit your garden perfectly. As the first autumn chill approaches, imagine having a warm, comfortable space where you can work from home without the discomfort of cold weather creeping in. Act now to ensure your office space is ready, offering the perfect blend of functionality and cosiness. The extra office space will be beneficial when working from home.
You can also visit our showroom between Woking, Ripley, and Guildford in Surrey to see and try out a few different options. Call us on 01483 237550 to find out more and arrange for more help.
With 45 years of experience in the timber garden building industry, we offer an optional insulation service for all our Platinum range of buildings, where they are both insulated and lined. We’ve insulated countless rooms nationwide, from coastal Devon to windy Scotland, showcasing our expertise across varied climates and conditions. By taking this option, your new garden building can be used all year round, not just in the warmer months.
The building would be insulated with foil-backed insulation, which helps maintain a more consistent temperature inside. To suit your needs and requirements, you can choose from internal claddings such as plywood, board, or T&G. Internal timber trims are added to ensure an excellent cosmetic finish.
On the Royal and Regent order form insulation is included. On the Platinum order form, you can see the cost of the insulation, allowing you to decide before ordering whether it will be cost-effective for you. We can also insulate the floor, but please call to obtain the cost. You can use your new garden building all year round by deciding on the lining and insulation option.
However, all Royal and Regent garden office rooms come fully insulated as standard with no extra charge. Likewise the Platinum Fleet and Odiham garden rooms include the cost of insulation.
How much better would that be for you? Only you can decide. But it will make it an even more attractive proposition when the weather is better. Picture yourself wrapped in a soft blanket, sitting in your insulated garden room, a steaming cup of coffee in hand, as the gentle sound of rain patters against the roof. It’s your personal oasis, a space where you can read that novel you’ve been meaning to start or simply unwind with your thoughts. How you use these extra days and hours is up to you, but taking some ‘me’ time is worth it. It will take a little while to decide if this is an excellent opportunity for you – a great leisure building for all the family.
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Can I use an insulated garden room for more than just an office (studio, gym, hobby room) in Guildford?
Absolutely. That’s one of the main benefits. With insulation and proper finishes, the room becomes versatile: gym, hobby room, art studio, guest space (depending on planning/regs) — you’re not limited to “just an office”.
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Do I need building regulations approval for an insulated garden room?
It depends on size, use and proximity to boundaries. For example, if it’s under 15 m² and not for sleeping, you may not need to comply with full building regulations. If you’re over 30 m², or using it as a living space (bedroom, etc), then yes, you’ll need full compliance.
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Do I need to worry about maintenance of the insulation or the garden room structure in the Surrey climate?
Yes - while insulation itself is usually out of sight, you should check doors and windows for draughts, ensure the building remains watertight, and that the base remains level. Over time, if conditions shift (wet ground, tree roots), it can affect how well the insulation works, especially in a Surrey garden with clay soil or heavy rainfall.
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How does insulation affect the resale value of my house in Surrey when I add a garden room?
Good question. A well-insulated, well-built garden room adds usable space, which
buyers value — especially in Surrey, where gardens and flexible home space matter. If it's done to a high standard, it helps your home feel more modern and adaptable.
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How long will the installation take once we decide on the insulated garden room?
Once you’ve got the base ready and agreed on the final design, many insulated garden rooms can be assembled in a few days. If you add extras (electrics, glazing, partitions), it might take a week or so — but it’s still much faster than a full extension.
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How much will it cost to heat an insulated garden room in Surrey in winter?
While every situation is different (size, insulation level, local temperatures), a properly insulated garden room means your
heating stays efficient. Because the insulation holds the heat, your running costs are lower than in an uninsulated outbuilding. It’s worth asking the supplier for a running cost estimate based on local conditions.
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What insulation should my garden room have to stay comfortable all year in Surrey?
A well-insulated garden room will have proper insulation in the floor, walls, and roof, not just basic cladding. You want materials that keep the heat in during chilly Surrey winters and stop it from getting too uncomfortable in summer. Ask for the specification (U-values, etc) so you know it isn’t just “wood shed” quality.
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What kind of base or foundation does an insulated garden room require in Surrey gardens?
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solid, level base is crucial. Whether you opt for a concrete slab or timber raft system, the base supports the weight and ensures the insulation performs properly (avoiding damp, stability issues). For clay soil around Guildford, you’ll want something reliable.
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What should I ask a garden room supplier about insulation and build quality before buying?
Here are three good questions:
* What are the U-values or insulation specifications for the walls, roof and floor?
* What base/foundation do you recommend here in Surrey/Guildford, given our soil type?
* Are the finishes rated for year-round use (winter and summer), and will the room be ready for immediate use (i.e., no additional insulation work required after installation)?
Asking these helps you avoid discovering later that you’ve got a “summer use only” building.
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Will a fully insulated garden room really be warm enough for a home office in winter?
Yes — if it’s done right. With insulation all round, decent doors and windows, and a small heater, you’ll get comfort similar to an indoor room. Many Guildford and Surrey homeowners use theirs for full-time work once the insulation is sorted.
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