Pyrford L Shaped Cabin
Trentan Pyrford Cabin
When buying a cabin for the garden, it seems very straightforward to – click on the ‘web’, find the building in the size you want and then search for the best price. ‘Piece of Cake YES?
Well, not really, as there are so many different buildings available from the ‘cheap and possibly nasty’ right up to ones which would feel at home in a posh country home. To ensure you make the right decision, you need to do your homework to make the right choice and buy the right one for YOUR needs.
Always, where ever possible try to see your proposed new building before buying. This way you can ensure the quality of the building will meet your expectation. There’s no substitute for viewing these buildings ‘in the flesh’ so you can see the attention to detail given.
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Types and Styles of Cabins and Choosing the Right One
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An addition to the modern garden is a Cabin as they are strong in appearance and the natural wood blends in naturally. And this is where the ‘Pyrford’ L Shaped Cabin scores. Its delightful design and its ability to fit into any garden in a corner plot make this an ideal garden room for your family & the ‘Pyrford’ L shaped cabin ticks all the boxes. Key to this is the great design built in.
To ensure that you buy what you think you are buying always view the cabins beforehand by visiting a display site and taking a good luck at the buildings. We have garden cabin display areas near Woking Surrey where you can see how good these buildings are for your self.
Frequently Asked Questions About L Shaped Log Cabins
- Can I use one part as an office and the other as a gym/guest room/etc?Yes, most use one arm as an office with electrics and the other as a gym or chill-out space. No extra walls needed—two spaces easily created.
- Do I need planning permission for an L-shaped log cabin in Guildford and Surrey?Most of the time, no. If the cabin is under 2.5m and not in a protected area or steep garden, you usually don’t need planning permission. In special cases, adjusting the base or position solves issues. Many in Guildford and throughout Surrey build without contacting planning.
- What extra costs should I expect?There are not really any unexpected extra costs.
* Base usually somewhere around £1,200–£3,000, depending on size and whether the garden needs levelling.
* Electrics are anywhere between £300 and £1,200, depending on how many sockets and lights you want.
* Paint or stain, varies.
* Heater, if you want one — £80 up to a couple of hundred.
The L-shape just means a bit more floor area, so slightly more paint and insulation. - What insulation/wall thickness should I go for in Surrey?If you’re using it a lot — in the office, studio, or treatment room — go with 44mm or thicker. The cabin feels more solid, and it holds heat better. The L-shapes are big, so optional roof and floor insulation matter even more than wall thickness. Without that, you’ll be cranking a heater all winter. With it, they’re warm enough that most people forget it’s timber once they’re inside.
- What mistakes do people around Guildford make with these cabins?Top three:
1. Putting the “L” the wrong way round and blocking the sunny side of the garden.
2. Forgetting to leave space to walk behind it makes maintenance a nightmare.
3. Not planning electrics before the build, so they end up wanting sockets exactly where the wall is already finished.
All is easy to avoid if you think ahead a bit. - What’s the best way to position an L-shaped cabin in a Woking garden?With L-shapes, you want it tucked in so the corner gives you a sheltered space; otherwise, you lose the whole point of having the “L”. In Woking, lots of gardens are long and a bit wonky, so usually we spin it round until the main doors face the bit of the garden you actually use. Also, think about the sun — you don’t want to sit in your new office roasting because the window’s pointing straight at the afternoon sun. We usually stand in the garden with the customer and talk it through on-site.
| Sizes: | This Pyrford L Shaped Cabin is 4m x 4m x 2m. Note this is the external size of the body of the cabin. The lugs extend 100mm on each corner making the overall size (as most other companies quote) 200m larger. We mention this so you know you are comparing ‘eggs with eggs’. Approximate clear internal size will be approx100m less all round. Please check with us if internal size is crucial. |
| Cladding: | Nordic 44mm thick logs interlock into each other and are cut from a top grade of Nordic Timber ensuring the maximum stability and longevity of the timber. The log profile has designed wind-tight connections to ensure a superior resistance against wind. Untreated. Kiln dried timber from sustainable sources. |
| Roofs: | 18mm thick T&G boards used on the roof sections supported by strong roof beams. Supplied with felt tiles (shingles) in either red, brown or green or Polyester based felt as standard. 100mm (approx 4in) overhang all round. Roof beams meet EN 388 stringent standards. Untreated. |
| Roof Overhang: | To complement these cabins there is approx 25cm front roof overhang all round. This adds further style to this building. |
| Floors: | 18mm thick T&G untreated boards used on these Cabin floors. All floor joists are pressure treated for long life as standard. No chipboard, OSB or other cheap sheet materials used on the floor, unlike some other Cabins UK suppliers. Floor joists are 45x45mm and are normally spaced no more than 650mm apart. |
| Doors: | Full length joinery arched effect quality double glazed toughened glass double doors 1244mm wide x 1850mm high (49in x 72½in) – approx sizes. Easy adjust hinges complete with gasket seals, fitted silver finish door handles, cylinder lock and two unique keys. Low doors sills giving you easier access into your Cabin. Beware of doors with single glazing or excessively high door sills. Supplied untreated. Georgian or plain style. |
| Windows: | Two (2) ¾ length, arched effect joinery quality inward opening windows are included as standard. Complete with easy adjust hinges, silicon gasket seals and delightful silver finish window handles. Supplied untreated as standard. Double glazed as standard NOT single glazed. Georgian or plain style. |
| Lower Walls: | Height – 210mm (82½in) – on all our L shaped cabin kits for sale. |
| Ridge Height: | 2514mm (95½in) – on all Pyrford L shape Cabins. |
| Storm Protection | As standard are either ‘Wood Storm Protectors’ or threaded rods for strength. This helps to ensure that the logs on your cabin will remain stable and tight together depending on the weather. |
| Fixings: | All required fixings (screws, nails etc) are included. |
| Treatment: | All Cabins are supplied untreated so you can apply the treatment to suit you and you garden. |
| Assembly: | Cabins are supplied in kit form for self fitting. Option for installation through a third party if required. If you use this assembly service you would need a concrete base or solid and level paving slab base. Optionally, we have an option for building a base for you in certain areas. These Cabins are assembled by interlocking the panels for ease of taking it down again if you decide to move. |
| Delivery: | All log buildings are delivered and HIABed off the lorry This delivery cost is included in the shown price throughout central & Southern England (green areas on map). Delivery costs to Yellow and Blue areas can be seen on the order form or on delivery area page. |
| Insulation | The cabins are supplied with chunky timber walls (good U-values) and double glazing as standard and you can ensure that they are comfortable year-round with the addition of our insulated floor and roof upgrade. We use 50mm PIR Celotex / Kingspan in the roof and cover this with a structural grade 18mm OSB roof deck atop before fitting your specified roofing material. We will use 25mm PIR Celotex / Kingspan in the floor. The fitment of insulation will not affect the internal headroom in any way and prices shown will include for fitting when our teams install your cabin. |
| Optional Extras. | Extra doors and windows, assembly, timber bases – Please Ask |
| Supplier | Current Delivery Times | Delivery Areas |
| Diamond Timber Garden Buildings | Approximately 4-6 weeks | Diamond Delivery Area |
| Sapphire Timber Garden Buildings | Approximately 4-6 weeks | Sapphire Delivery Area |
| Platinum Timber Garden Buildings | Approximately 4-6 weeks or approximately 6-10 weeks if PVCu upgrade specified) | Platinum Delivery Area |
| Royal Garden Rooms | Approximately 6-10 weeks | Royal Delivery Area |
| Humber Log Cabins | Approximately 8-10 weeks for self build or approximately 10-12 weeks if installation specified | Humber Delivery Area |
| Trentan Log Cabins | Approximately 4-6 weeks for self build or approximately 6-8 weeks if installation specified. Note: add 2-4 weeks if the building is a special order item or made from 70mm logs | Trentan Delivery Area |
| Lidget Concrete Garages | Approximately 4 weeks | Lidget Delivery Area |
| Capital Steel Buildings | 10-12 weeks or + 2 weeks if delivery required on a smaller lorry | Capital Delivery Area |
| SafeStore Gold Standard Secure Sheds | Approximately 8 weeks | SafeStore Delivery Area |
| Concrete Base Construction | Approximately 6-8 weeks | |
| Timber Base Construction | Approximately 2-4 weeks | |
| Concrete/Asbestos Building Removal | Approximately 6-8 weeks | |
| Timber Building Removal | Approximately 2-4 weeks | |
| Log Cabin Painting | Approximately 3-4 weeks (subject to weather) | |
| Electrical Works | Approximately 3-4 weeks | |
| These are estimated delivery times and presume that your base is in situ and all required admin has been completed (site survey forms returned, etc.) The quoted times cannot be guaranteed and may vary depending upon your exact location as well as the availability of staff and raw materials. The times quoted do not make allowance for any Christmas closedowns. Please check at time of ordering if timing is crucial. Please also be aware - if requesting additional services such as base construction or building removal - that these may be longer than the quoted delivery time for the building itself and this may impact the overall timeframe. | ||
FAQs for Log Cabins
- Should I view before deciding on a log cabin?Before purchasing a log cabin in the UK, we strongly encourage you to experience one in person. Seeing a cabin firsthand empowers you to confidently evaluate construction quality—from the roof and floor to the doors and windows.
An in-person visit ensures you fully appreciate the layout and space, surpassing what brochures or online images can convey.
Take the next step—visit our Surrey Showroom near Woking, Ripley, and Guildford in Surrey to explore our range of log cabins in person. See firsthand how our cabins can suit your needs. We are open seven days a week and look forward to welcoming you.
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