London Town Summerhouses at a Glance
Type: Timber garden summerhouses · Construction: Quality timber construction with specifications varying by model · Styles: Traditional, contemporary, corner, pent and apex roof designs · Glazing: Generous windows and glazed doors, with options varying across the range · Sizes: Compact summerhouses for smaller gardens through to larger garden rooms.
Uses: Garden retreat, entertaining space, hobby room, reading room or occasional workspace · Suitable for: London gardens where attractive, practical outdoor space is important · Installation: Professional assembly available or included on selected ranges · Bases: Suitable level base required, with base options available · Customisation: Size, finish, glazing and other options available on selected models.
London delivery: Summerhouses supplied to homes across London and the surrounding areas · Planning: Many summerhouses can be installed under permitted development, subject to size, position, property type and local restrictions · See before you buy: Full-size summerhouses are on display at our Sutton Green show site near Guildford and Woking in Surrey.
Need advice? Our experienced team can help with summerhouse size, style, base requirements, installation, delivery to London and planning considerations before you order.
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Choosing the Right Summer House for Your London Garden
After working with garden buildings since 1979, I have learnt that choosing the right summerhouse starts with deciding exactly what you want it to do. A place to relax in warmer weather has very different requirements from a home office, studio, hobby room, or building you intend to use year-round. If you are comparing summer houses in London, decide on the intended use first and then compare the size, construction and specification needed to suit it.
Available garden space and access are also important. Measure the usable area carefully, mark the proposed footprint on the ground and leave sufficient room for installation and future maintenance. Think about where the doors will open, which direction the glazing will face and how the building will be reached from the road. If access is restricted, let us know before ordering so we can check the requirements for your chosen summerhouse.
What Should You Look For When Buying a Summer House?
My advice is to compare construction rather than headline price alone. Two summerhouses can look remarkably similar in photographs but be quite different when you examine the timber, framing, wall construction, floor, roof, doors and glazing. These details often explain why one building costs more than another and whether the additional specification represents worthwhile value for the way you intend to use it.
It is equally important to establish what is included. Professional assembly is included or available on applicable principal ranges, subject to the individual building, delivery area, suitable access and base requirements. Always check the individual product details before ordering so you understand precisely what is included and what preparation is required.
Which Type of Summer House Is Best for a London Garden?
Traditional Summer Houses
A traditional timber summerhouse can be ideal if you mainly want somewhere attractive to relax, read, entertain friends or enjoy the garden during warmer weather. There is little point paying for features intended for intensive year-round use if you do not need them. Compare the different styles, sizes and specifications within our complete summer house range.
Insulated Summer Houses
If you intend to work from your garden building, use it as a studio or hobby room, or spend significant time inside during colder periods, insulation becomes much more important. Our insulated summer houses include options designed for customers wanting greater comfort and more regular use throughout the year.
Corner Summer Houses
A corner summerhouse can be particularly useful where garden space needs to be used efficiently. Positioning the building in an otherwise awkward corner can retain more of the central lawn, patio, or entertaining area, while the angled frontage can provide attractive views across the garden. Browse our corner summer houses if this layout suits your garden.
Summer Houses With Shed Storage
Where garden space is valuable, fitting both a separate shed and summerhouse may not be practical. A combination building provides leisure space and a separate storage area in one footprint. Our summer houses with shed storage can provide room for relaxing while keeping tools, bicycles, garden furniture and other equipment out of the main summerhouse.
Why My Experience With Garden Buildings Matters
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. I left school at 15 and started my first garden building business in 1979, trading as Marina Sheds. Those early years gave me practical experience in making, selling, and supplying timber garden buildings. They taught me to look closely at how a building is constructed rather than simply at the photograph or headline price.
I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money I was due from the sale. It was a difficult business lesson, but it certainly did not end my involvement with garden buildings.
In 1992 we expanded beyond sheds by adding summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins. That broader direction led to a name change to Titan Garden Buildings. My son Craig joined me in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990, bringing practical woodworking knowledge and an understanding of timber construction into the business.
We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998. In 2000, Craig and I decided that rather than manufacture everything ourselves, we would retail quality garden buildings from selected manufacturers. That decision led to the formation of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings and allowed us to compare different manufacturers, specifications and price points instead of trying to make one range suitable for everybody.
Today Craig runs the day-to-day business, and I am there to support him and the team as required. More than four decades around garden buildings has taught me that experience is only useful when you apply it. My approach is to understand what somebody wants from their building, explain the differences clearly and help them choose an appropriate specification rather than automatically recommending either the cheapest or most expensive option.
Summer Houses for Smaller London Gardens
A larger summerhouse is not automatically a better summerhouse. Where outdoor space is limited, careful positioning and the right proportions become especially important. Measure the usable area rather than the whole garden and consider how much space you want to retain for seating, planting, pathways and normal garden use.
A compact summerhouse with well-positioned glazing can provide a surprisingly useful interior without dominating the garden. Corner designs and summerhouses incorporating storage can also help make efficient use of available space. Whatever size you choose, make sure there is sufficient access for installation and enough room around the finished building for maintenance.
Can You See Our Summer Houses Before Buying?
Yes. Whenever practical, I recommend seeing garden buildings before making a substantial purchase. Photographs and specifications are useful, but they cannot properly show the feel of the floor, the strength of the framing, the construction of the doors, internal headroom or the overall quality of a building.
Customers from London are welcome to visit our Surrey garden building display site at Sutton Green, between Guildford, Woking and Ripley. We cannot display every model, size and option available, but seeing representative buildings can make it much easier to understand the differences between ranges and specifications.
Summer Houses London – Quick Answers
Do You Supply Summer Houses in London?
Yes. We supply summer houses to customers across applicable London delivery areas, including traditional, contemporary, corner and insulated designs. Professional assembly is included or available on applicable principal ranges, depending on the individual building, delivery location, and suitable access and base requirements.
Are Summer Houses Suitable for Smaller London Gardens?
Yes. Summerhouses are available in compact and larger sizes, so the key is choosing dimensions and a layout that suit your usable garden space. Corner designs and combination summerhouses with storage can also help where making efficient use of the available footprint is particularly important.
Is Access Important When Ordering a Summer House in London?
Yes. Consider access before ordering, especially if the route to the garden is narrow, restricted, or runs through the property. Installation requirements vary between buildings, so provide accurate access information and check the requirements of your chosen model before placing the order.
Do I Need an Insulated Summer House?
That depends on how you intend to use the building. A conventional timber summerhouse may be ideal for seasonal relaxation and entertaining. If you intend to work inside regularly, use it during colder periods, or want greater comfort for more of the year, compare insulated models as well as the glazing, floor, and roof sspecifications.
Can I Order a Bespoke Summer House in London?
Bespoke options are available on selected ranges. Depending on the manufacturer and model, alterations may be possible to the size, doors, windows, layout and other features. This can be particularly useful where the available garden space or access means a standard configuration is not ideal.
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Summer House in London?
Many domestic garden buildings can be installed under permitted development rights when the relevant conditions are met, but you should not assume this applies to every property. Building height, position, intended use, property type and local restrictions can all be relevant, so check the current requirements and contact your local planning authority when necessary before ordering.
Are Your Summer Houses Professionally Assembled?
Professional assembly is included or available on applicable principal ranges, subject to the individual product, delivery area, suitable access and preparation of the base. Always check the specific product details and installation requirements before ordering.
What Should I Compare Before Buying a Summer House?
I recommend comparing the complete specification rather than simply the advertised price. Look at timber quality, framing, wall construction, floor, roof, doors, glazing, treatment, installation and precisely what is included. These details often reveal significant differences between summerhouses that initially appear very similar online.
Who Is Robin Antill?
I am the founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings and have worked with garden buildings since starting Marina Sheds in 1979. I later developed Titan Garden Buildings before Craig, and I formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings in 2000. Craig now runs the business day to day, and I continue to support him and the team with the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout my working life.
Need Help Choosing a Summer House in London?
If you are unsure which summerhouse will suit your garden, start with how you intend to use it, the amount of available space, access to the garden and whether you need a conventional or insulated specification. Browse our full range of summer houses, compare our insulated summer houses or contact us if you would like help comparing the available options for your London garden.
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