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Getting a garden office. What do I need to know?

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GrabbyGabby · 02/05/2023 17:58

Hiya

Being priced out of a major renovation, going to get a garden office put in. Prices seem to vary wildly. Looking for about 4.5 by 3.5 m, definitely with full installation and wired up with wifi access.

Any recommendations / watchouts would be very welcome.

Ta

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cousingregroy · 13/08/2023 13:03

mumto3boysHE · 03/05/2023 17:09

I've run our family business from home for over 20 years (from a small desk in the dining room). I've recently taken the plunge and put in a garden office but I rent it! (£165 + VAT per month, plus about £1000 for them to install it plus electrics, air con etc). Because it's our business I can claim the rent through the business but if you work for a company you wouldn't be able to do that and obviously it wouldn't add value to your home.

It's a company that was on Dragon's Den. It's brill. For the rentals, they do offices only. Mine is 16' by 8' but they do 8x8, 12x8 and 20x8. It's insulated so needs very little heating during the winter but we've had to add solar film to the inside of the windows to reduce the heat from the sun (last summer's heat was unbearable) and we've added air con.

I already had electric down the garden (about 100 metres from the house) so that was easy and I bought an external internet cable and ran that from my house router down to a box in the office. We have internet VOIP phones, computers, 2 desks and enough space for sundries like printers, paperwork etc

It is honestly the best thing we've done business-wise. I can now separate work and home, or even disappear down there for a bit of peace and quiet.

The company does sell units as garden rooms etc well and can add any number of things to it like bathrooms and kitchens. And it's all modular so they can fit them in the smallest of spaces.

I love mine!

I'd love to hear more about this?

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GrabbyGabby · 30/09/2023 16:25

So, it is done and i am chuffed with it. Got a local company and bespoke build. (I am in North Hertfordshire if you want a recommendation PM me).

We have a small garden and wanted to make the most of it, so bespoke build rather than a prefab, meant we could have it made to measure. Upgraded to bifold doors, they cost alot more, but was a really good decision. The build was about 3 weeks, would have been quicker but they had delays with getting supplies. Have hard wired Internet, so the connection is as good as it is in the house. It is such a lovely space to work in, so nice to be out of the bedroom.

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flashbac · 30/09/2023 16:31

Sounds amazing. How much did it cost you in the end?

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GrabbyGabby · 30/09/2023 16:32

The pics i promised

Getting a garden office. What do I need to know?
Getting a garden office. What do I need to know?
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TheRealKatnissEverdeen · 30/09/2023 20:14

Looks superb. Lovely space.

LadyEloise1 · 01/10/2023 10:09

It looks great @GrabbyGabby
I've been watching this thread as we may put in a garden office and wanted all the tips.

whereeverilaymycat · 13/10/2023 09:13

Would you be willing to share the rough cost? I'm in Herts to would love a pm with the company if you don't mind? They've done a wonderful job, it's really lovely and we are desperate to get our office out of the bedroom too! Thank you

GingerNut9 · 08/11/2024 23:42

hi @Roselilly36 could you possibly share the company you used for your gareden office please? I like the idea of a concrete base and no-one seems to offer that. Many thanks, Ginger

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