Before you begin
Garden room
questions & answers.
Explore the practical details, then talk to Brian about your garden and the way you want to use your space.
Can you design a room around my garden?
Yes. Every Cedar Space is bespoke. Our design team considers your intended use, available space, access, light and privacy before preparing a design. The studio gives you a starting concept to discuss together.
What is included in a Cedar Space?
The existing range includes insulated garden rooms with electrics, plastered walls, flooring, lighting and glazing. Your final specification sets out the exact finishes, foundations, services and any additional work included in your quotation.
How much should I budget?
Cedar Spaces currently publishes a starting garden room guide of £1,250 per square metre. The studio uses that figure for a base building guide only. Finishes, glazing, wellness equipment, site work and services need a tailored quotation; Cedar Spaces is VAT registered, and your written quote will set out the VAT breakdown and final total.
Is the design studio a final building plan?
It is a starting concept. Dimensions refer to the building footprint; the layout is indicative. Our design team confirms usable internal space, equipment clearances, specification, planning requirements and site suitability before a final design and quotation.
Do you build saunas and wellness spaces?
Yes. Cedar Spaces offers dedicated sauna and combined wellness rooms. Add your interests to a design brief and our team can discuss the right specification. Cold plunge options are enquiries at this stage and subject to availability.
What does the starting price cover?
It is a base building guide calculated from Cedar’s published £1,250/m² starting rate, rounded up to the nearest £100. It is not a fixed installed price. Cedar Spaces is VAT registered. Your written quotation will show the VAT breakdown, foundations, services, installation, upgrades and specialist fit-out.
Can I use my garden room throughout the year?
Cedar’s rooms are insulated for year-round use. Heating, ventilation, glazing and the way you use the space are considered together in the final specification.
What about planning permission and building regulations?
The requirements depend on your property, location, dimensions and intended use. Check your project with the local authority before work begins. A customiser design does not establish permission or regulatory compliance.
How long does a build take?
Cedar’s published build guide is around one to three weeks for a straightforward room. Site preparation, specialist services and the agreed design can change the programme; confirm your start date and build schedule with the team.
Are the sizes internal or external?
The price examples and customiser show external room dimensions. Wall build-up reduces the usable interior, while roof edges, gutters, a canopy or decking may need additional space outside. Confirm exact internal dimensions, overall projections and access clearances in your agreed drawings.
Does the electrical package include the connection to my house?
Cedar’s room specification includes electrics and lighting, but the route, capacity, trenching and connection to your house depend on the site. Ask for the connection work, socket quantities and any additional electrical costs to be explicitly included in the written quote.
Should I prepare a base before ordering?
Speak to the team before arranging a base or groundworks. Cedar uses concrete foundations or ground screws depending on the project. An existing base, the garden levels, access and intended loads need to be reviewed at the site visit.
For more detail, explore our garden room guides or discuss your project.