Oak Garden Rooms
An oak garden room is a premium, oak-framed extension that bridges the home and garden, creating a light-filled space for dining, relaxing, or entertaining. Each structure is fully bespoke, designed to complement your property’s character and crafted from high-grade oak for lasting strength and beauty.
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Why Choose an Oak Garden Room?
An oak garden room offers a versatile way to expand your living space. It can serve as a sunroom, dining area, office, or quiet room away, a bright, usable space throughout the year. Each frame is built from structural oak using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, providing natural strength and insulation.Â
Whether part of a heritage property or a modern home, an oak garden room uplifts both character and value, blending with its surroundings and uniting indoors and out.
Garden Room Design and Build Options
Every oak garden room is designed and built to your exact specifications. From glazing styles and roof profiles to oak finishes, joinery, and layout, each detail can be made to suit your property. Our team can match existing architecture or create a complementary design for heritage or contemporary homes.Â
We can work alongside your architect or produce in-house planning drawings for a smooth process. Our team manages all structural and joinery elements, while clients arrange any required electrics or plumbing.
Planning and Building Regulations
Oak garden rooms are classed as extensions rather than standalone outbuildings, which means planning requirements can vary depending on their size, position, and use.Â
Smaller, unheated designs may qualify under permitted development rights, but full planning permission is usually required for structures over 30m² or those attached to the main property. Building regulations also apply if the room is heated or used as a habitable space.
Our team can provide detailed planning drawings and guidance to support your application, ensuring your project meets all relevant standards. For full guidance, see our full planning guide for extensions.
Construction Quality
Each oak garden room is built using traditional mortise and tenon joints and crafted from high-grade structural oak. Every frame is also dry-fitted in our East Sussex workshop before delivery, ensuring a precise fit on site. Where required, additional posts or beams are introduced to maintain structural integrity across wider spans.Â
All timber is responsibly sourced, and any offcuts are repurposed to eliminate waste. The result is a durable and sustainable extension to your property.
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With more than 30 years’ experience in bespoke oak framing, we are known for our craftsmanship, sustainability, and precise engineering. We combine traditional joinery methods with modern project management to deliver exceptional results nationwide, with a full build service available for projects within the local Sussex area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can an oak garden room be used all year round?
Yes. With the right glazing, insulation, and heating, an oak garden room can be comfortable in every season. Many use them as dining rooms, home offices, or living spaces that feel connected to the outdoors.
Do I need planning permission for an oak garden room?
It depends on the size, height, and location of the build. Smaller, unheated garden rooms may fall under permitted development, but full planning permission is usually required for larger or attached structures. We can provide drawings and planning support if needed.
Do you provide planning drawings or work with architects?
Yes. We can supply full planning drawings and building regulation details in-house. If you already have an architect, we’re happy to collaborate directly to ensure the design meets both structural and aesthetic requirements.
How long does an oak garden room build take?
Lead times depend on the complexity of the design and current production schedule. Most oak garden room projects take between 8–14 weeks from order to delivery, with additional time required for installation and finishing on site.
How much does an oak garden room cost?
Because every build is bespoke, costs vary by size, design, and specification. Quotes are prepared following a free design consultation.
What’s the difference between an oak garden room and an oak summer house?
An oak garden room is an extension of your home, typically attached to the main property, whereas an oak summer house is a standalone garden building. Garden rooms are built for year-round use and finished to the same standard as a home interior.
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