OAK SUMMER HOUSES
OAK SUMMER HOUSES
An oak summer house offers a long-lasting way to add extra space to your property. Built using traditional joinery techniques, these standalone buildings can be used for work, leisure, or entertaining. In many cases, they fall within permitted development rights, avoiding the need for full planning permission, though we can assist with drawings if required.
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Why Choose an Oak Summer House from Round Wood?
Our oak summer houses are standalone buildings made from structural oak. Each frame is crafted using traditional joinery and supplied fully planed, ready for straightforward assembly.
Oak summer houses are a smart way to create extra space without extending your main property. They’re commonly used as garden offices, hobby rooms, or social spaces – and because they’re built to last, they also add value long-term.
We offer a full build service locally or supply-only options for projects further afield. Every bespoke oak summer house design is made to order, ensuring it suits both your needs and your site.
Custom Design & Collaboration
Every custom oak summer house design starts with a conversation. Using your sketches, moodboards, or example photos, our team will work to shape a design that meets your brief while staying structurally sound.
We’ll advise on joinery options, match existing features where needed, and flag potential issues early. Oak has natural limitations on span length, so we’ll let you know if intermediary posts or design adjustments are required to maintain structural integrity.
This upfront approach saves time and cost later down the line. We can also supply planning drawings where needed, or work alongside your architect if you already have one in place.
Planning Permission for Oak Summer Houses
Many oak summer houses can be built under permitted development, meaning full planning permission isn’t required. To qualify, the structure must be single-storey, under 2.5m at the eaves, and no more than 4m high with a dual-pitched roof. It must also sit behind the principal elevation and not occupy more than half the land around the original house.
If your building is close to a boundary, or your property is listed or in a conservation area, different rules may apply. Heating, fixed plumbing, or use as a bedroom will also trigger building regulations.
We can provide planning drawings if needed and are happy to advise on likely requirements. If you’re unsure, it’s always best to contact your local planning officer directly.
Not sure whether you need planning permission for an oak summer house? Speak to us first – we’ll help you avoid common pitfalls and guide you through the next steps.
Your Oak Summer House – What’s Included?
We offer a full build service for oak summer houses within approximately an hour of our East Sussex base. For projects further afield, we supply the complete kit ready for installation by your team.
Our standard scope includes groundworks, the oak frame, roofing, cladding, insulation, and any required joinery (such as doors and windows). We don’t carry out electrical or plumbing work; these will need to be arranged separately.
All oak summer houses are made to order and delivered nationwide. If you’d like to discuss a supply-only order or check if your location qualifies for a full build, just get in touch.
Start Your Summer House Project
To get a quote or discuss a custom oak summer house design, call our team or submit an enquiry using the form below. You’re also welcome to visit our East Sussex showroom to view materials and chat through your ideas in person. Our team is on hand to offer honest advice and help you move forward with confidence.
Please contact our team if you require further advice or a full planning service.
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Yes, if you include insulation and optional upgrades such as double-glazed joinery. While we do not supply electrics or heating, the structure itself is designed to be durable and weather-resistant, making year-round use entirely feasible once services are installed.
We can. Whether you’re looking to match rooflines, materials, or period features, our design team works with you to ensure the new structure complements your existing property. We’re happy to use photos, moodboards, or examples to guide the design.
Absolutely. If you already have plans or a preferred architect, we’re happy to work alongside them. If not, our in-house team can take the lead and provide design input and planning drawings.
Lead times vary depending on the size and complexity of the build, but typically around 12 weeks from order to completion. We’ll confirm timings during the quoting stage.
Oak weathers naturally and requires minimal upkeep. Some customers choose to apply an oil finish to slow the silvering process, but this is optional. Regular checks on roof coverings and gutters are recommended, as with any external structure.
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