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| | Diamond | Platinum | Royal |
| Best for | Traditional summerhouse use & value | Greater comfort & flexibility | Premium, year-round garden-room use |
| Why choose it? | A well-built timber summerhouse without paying for features you may not need. | A substantial step up when you want a higher specification and the option of insulation. | Fully insulated construction aimed at creating a more substantial extra room in the garden. |
| Ideal uses | Relaxing, hobbies, entertaining and enjoying the garden. | Home office, hobby room, studio or extended seasonal use. | Garden office, studio, entertaining room or year-round living space. |
| Insulation | Best suited to conventional summerhouse use. | Full insulation available on many models. | Fully insulated models. |
| Why it might be right for you | I want a quality summerhouse at a sensible price. | I want something more substantial that I can make comfortable for more of the year. | I want a genuine extra room in my garden that I can use throughout the year. |
| Price level | £ | ££ | £££ |
Why Trust 1st Choice Leisure Buildings?
Choosing a garden building is an investment, so it's important to buy from a company you can rely on. At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, we've been helping customers find the right garden sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, garden offices and workshops
since 1979 when
Robin Antill opened the doors. As a
family-run business, we believe in offering honest advice rather than a hard sell. We take the time to understand what you need and help you choose a building that suits your garden, your budget and the way you plan to use it.
Our approach is reflected in our
4.9 Trustpilot rating, where customers regularly mention our friendly, helpful service. We only work with manufacturers we trust, selecting buildings that offer good quality, durability and value for money. Most are made from
FSC®-certified timber and built to cope with the British weather. If you'd rather see a building before you buy, you're welcome to visit one of the
UK's largest garden building display sites. 1st Choice – Known For Quality – Loved For Design - Since 1979
Being able to compare different models and talk things through with our experienced team helps many customers make the right decision. Since 1979, we've supplied over 50,000 buildings across the UK, building our reputation on quality products, straightforward advice and customer service you can depend on. We are always available to meet your needs or requirements so
contact us NOW if you would like help or advice.
We live quite far away; is it really worth visiting our show rooms? Absolutely!
We strongly urge anyone looking for a new building – whether it's a new garden shed, summerhouse, workshop, garage, or a full garden room – to
visit and inspect the quality in person before committing to any purchase.
Seeing the craftsmanship, materials and finishes for yourself is the best way to make a confident and informed decision.
Whilst we cannot display everything we offer, we have carefully selected around 80 different buildings that allow us to demonstrate almost every feature, design option, and construction detail in one form or another.
This allows you to compare styles, sizes and specifications, ask any questions you may have, and find the building that best suits your needs.
So, yes, it is absolutely worth visiting.
Click here to see what buildings on display. If you are unsure then
why not walk through our site virtually using our walk through tour below (or
click here to open in a new full screen window). More Information In Our Help Articles and Blogs
If you are researching summer houses and want a little more guidance before making your choice, the articles below cover some of the most important things to consider. From choosing the right building and setting a realistic budget to planning permission, foundations, insulation and heating, these guides provide practical information for planning, installing and enjoying your summer house.
How To Choose a Summerhouse Shed
A practical guide to choosing the right summerhouse shed for your garden, including important considerations such as size, style, position, construction and how you plan to use the building. Read our guide to choosing a summerhouse shed.
Best Summerhouse Guide
Compare the main types, sizes and styles of summer houses and discover the factors worth considering when choosing a building to suit your garden, budget and intended use. Read our best summerhouse guide.
How Much Does a Summer House Cost in the UK?
Learn what can affect the price of a summer house, from its size and construction to its specification and additional features, so you can plan a more realistic budget. Find out how much a summer house costs.
Planning Permission Guide
Find out when a summer house may fall within permitted development rights and which factors, including its position, dimensions and intended use, could affect planning requirements. Read our summerhouse planning permission guide.
Heating Your Summerhouse Ideas
Explore different ways to keep a summerhouse warmer during cooler weather, along with practical considerations such as insulation, electricity, building size and frequency of use. Explore ideas for heating your summerhouse.
Are Summer Houses Worth It?
Consider the benefits of owning a summer house and the different ways one can provide useful extra space for relaxing, hobbies, entertaining, home working and more. Discover whether a summer house is worth it.
How To Build the Foundations and Base
Understand why a firm, level and stable base is essential and explore the different foundation options available when preparing your garden for a new summer house. Read our guide to summerhouse bases and foundations.
How To Control Condensation
Discover what causes condensation and excess moisture in summer houses and learn practical ways ventilation, heating and regular maintenance can help keep the interior drier. Learn how to control condensation in your summerhouse.
How To Insulate Your Summer Building
Learn about insulating the walls, floor and roof of a summerhouse and how improved insulation can make the building more comfortable for use beyond the warmer months. Read our guide to insulating a summerhouse.
Colourful Summer House Paint Ideas
Find inspiration for summerhouse colour schemes, from traditional natural finishes to brighter shades and contrasting doors, windows and trim that can make your building stand out. Explore colourful summerhouse paint ideas.
Buying A Summer House For Windsor? | 14 Questions To Ask Beforehand
1/ Will It Suit You?
Before you dive into buying a new summerhouse or timber cabin, take some time to do your homework. With so many companies selling online, the choices can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to get lost in the crowd.
This guide will help you ask the right questions and make smart choices. While it takes a bit of effort, the payoff is worth it. Some companies are refreshingly honest about their products, but others may try to gloss over the details and tempt you with low prices. Remember the old saying: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Choosing a summerhouse is like picking between a basic car and a luxury model. Both will get you from A to B, but the experience is worlds apart
2/ Can You See The Building Beforehand?
It’s vitally important to have the opportunity to view any potential building before buying, and by doing so, you can decide whether the price you are paying reflects your expectation of what you feel you will be getting for your Windsor home. This will let you know the quality is right and give you the reassurance that you are not dealing with a ‘fly-by-night’ or ‘rogue trader’. Even if you are unable to get to a display site to view the fact that a company has their buildings on view to be scrutinised by customers, it should be reassuring to you. Hopefully, this will give you the confidence to deal with them. When you are expected to rely on just a leaflet, a brochure, or a website, it can be a little risky.
3/ What Quality Timber is Used?
The grade of timber used in many summer houses or timber buildings accounts for a large share of the cost;; however, this cost is well worth paying if you can buy a building that will stand the test of time. A building made from good-quality timber will have a much longer life than one made from the cheapest timber (or made DOWN to a price). You will normally find that cheaper timber is used for indoor furniture, where it is out of sight and away from any damp. It’s not a good idea to use cheap timber outside if you want a reasonable lifespan.
4/ Is Redwood or Whitewood Used?
Essentially, most summerbuildings and summer houses are made from softwood timber, either redwood or whitewood deal. You will find that decent garden buildings are made from redwood deal, as it is a slower-growing species. This ensures the timber has a much tighter grain and retains some of the sap, giving it a slightly waxy feel. Cheaper buildings are normally made from whitewood, which grows very quickly, so the grain is more open. It is also prone to dryness and the possibility of little knots dropping out. Redwood is more expensive to buy but much better in the long term. Surely it’s best to be wary before ordering your new summerhouse for delivery to Windsor.
5/ Are the floors and Roofs Made from ‘Proper’ Timber?
You will find that in most cheap summer buildings, the floors and roofs are made from OSB (oriented strand board), waferboard, chipboard, or cheap plywood, and this is entirely down to cost. However, all of these materials are unsuitable for any areas where they may get wet, and outdoors, there is a great chance of this happening. As soon as the boards get wet, they will absorb moisture, swelling and disintegrating. Which is no good at all for you, as your building will come to a premature end. You will also find that most of these cheap companies describe their floors and roofs as ‘solid sheet material’ as they don’t want you to know what they are using. Sounds far better than chipboard, but all they are doing is hiding (misleading) the facts, and that they are using these cheap, unsuitable materials.
6/ Do You Have The Choice of Size or Style?
You will find that most garden building companies offer a range of set sizes and styles, and whilst you may find one which ‘will do’, surely it’s better to have a building to suit YOUR needs and your location in Windsor. A building where the door and windows can go where you would like, the size to suit and a style which will appeal to you. Most web-based companies don’t offer this option to you and only supply in a few set sizes and styles. A company such as 1st Choice Leisure Buildings offers any size to suit and any style as well. So the question is – why compromise?
7/ Do You Have To Pay Extra For Assembly?
It can be quite hard work erecting a garden house, and it’s not everybody’s ‘cup of tea’. And you will find that the cheap building companies claim that it’s easy to build it yourself. But it’s not. You will be involved in moving large, heavy timber panels and in making your new building watertight against the elements. It is true that a good DIY’er can assemble a building and may enjoy doing so, but it’s vital that it be done correctly. For an instant, if the roof leaks, that is down to you, not the company you bought it from. All of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings’ Royal, Platinum and Diamond summerhouses are assembled free (that is, the price includes assembly) in Windsor, and to me, it is the best option.
8/ How Thick is the Framing?
Crucial to the strength of your new garden building is the size of the timber framing,, so ensure it’s of a good size. In an ideal world, you should go for an internal vertical frame size of at least 2in x 2in (47mm x 47mm). This will ensure your new building can stand up to the worst of what ‘Mother Nature’ throws at it. Many cheap building manufacturers use timber frames that are only 1in x 1in (25mm x 25mm), which is one-quarter of the recommended size. Do you want to take that risk when winter storms hit Windsor?
9/ How Tall is Your Proposed New Building?
Before buying, always check the height of any building you are interested in and confirm whether the sizes are INTERNAL or EXTERNAL, as they can vary by up to 6in (150mm), and some companies can be a little misleading about this. Decent summerhouse or workshop manufacturers will always supply buildings with a good internal height. So don’t risk becoming ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ – check beforehand.
10/ What Conditions are Attached to Guarantees?
Most summerhouses, garden sheds, and workshops come with a standard warranty of at least 12 months. Some online companies advertise 10-year warranties, which may seem appealing. However, these extended warranties often require annual treatment of the building as a condition. Regular annual treatment will help any garden building last for many years, so it is important to review the warranty terms carefully. These conditions are often not clearly displayed on company websites.
11/ Are The Buildings Made in the UK or Stockpiled?
When wooden buildings are made in the UK for each customer, quality can be controlled, but if they are shipped in from abroad or stockpiled in open yards, they could be damaged during transport before delivery to you in Windsor. This may keep the price a little lower, but surely it’s good to know the building has been made for YOU and will arrive in perfect condition.
12/ Previous customers’ views are so important, so always take a look at what they are saying. Take a look at the feedback from our customers from Google, Trust Pilot and WhiteSpark. Sometimes we don’t get it 100% right the first time (but we try the very best to ensure we do), but we always follow through to ensure the best outcome for our customers.
13/ This brings us back to why choosing a new summer house for your Windsor home is such an exciting opportunity. Achieving harmony between home life and work is essential, and a summer house can help you save both time and money. Yet nothing compares to having your own private retreat, where you can unwind and connect with nature right in your garden.
Think about the features that matter most to you, the perfect size for your contemporary sun room, and a layout that fits your lifestyle. Take your time with this decision: consult with experts and explore real-life examples to truly understand the quality and possibilities. Hold out for the summer house that feels just right, or consider a bespoke design tailored to you.
14/ Conclusion and Advice?
It can be quite exciting to buy a new garden summer house to share with your family or a timber workshop for your hobby; however, it’s important to ask questions beforehand. By using this guide, you can ask the right questions and, by doing so, are likely to be happy with your new building and not regret it, thinking, ‘Why did I not check?’
Call us now on 01483 237550, contact us or visit our showroom and view examples of our garden room offices. I promise you won’t get the ‘hard sell’, just honest, unbiased advice from a family business established for over 47 years. We look forward to seeing you.
We also supply summer houses across nearby areas, including Guildford, Surrey, Farnham, Epsom, Windsor, Pyrford, West Byfleet, Worplesdon, West Clandon and Ripley in Surrey
Explore More Summer House Styles
Every garden is different, which is why we offer a wide range of summer houses to suit every space, budget and lifestyle. Whether you're looking for an insulated summer house that can be enjoyed throughout the year, a stylish contemporary summer house, or a practical summer house with integrated storage, you'll find plenty of options to explore. We also stock pressure-treated models for lower maintenance, traditional tongue-and-groove construction, painted finishes, and corner designs to make the most of smaller gardens and summer houses in a wide range of sizes. Browse our specialist collections below to find the perfect timber summer house for your garden.
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