Garden room

robbe

Hi,

I'm currently investigating a garden room for my house in North Dublin. The garden is pretty small so we're not looking at anything huge (max prob 15-20 sqm). I already have a extension (18 sqm) on what is a small garden so a company who wouldn't just plonk a cabin on some blocks would be preferable. Does anyone have a recommendation of companies they've used and had decent experience with (by PM I know)? I've looked at the websites of loghouse/shomera and gardenrooms and whilst the gardenrooms.ie ones look lovely they're quite pricey, however I'm unsure as to whether I'm making a fair comparison with say the cabins on loghouse........if someone could recommend I'd appreciate it.

Cheers

Gumbo

robbe wrote: »

Hi,

I'm currently investigating a garden room for my house in North Dublin. The garden is pretty small so we're not looking at anything huge (max prob 15-20 sqm). I already have a extension (18 sqm) on what is a small garden so a company who wouldn't just plonk a cabin on some blocks would be preferable. Does anyone have a recommendation of companies they've used and had decent experience with (by PM I know)? I've looked at the websites of loghouse/shomera and gardenrooms and whilst the gardenrooms.ie ones look lovely they're quite pricey, however I'm unsure as to whether I'm making a fair comparison with say the cabins on loghouse........if someone could recommend I'd appreciate it.

Cheers

If you already have an extension and are now adding the shed just be mindful of the exemption requirements for back garden docs if 25 Sq. M. (Assuming your going the exempted route?)

robbe

Thanks for replying - any chance you could refresh me on the requirements (yes I would be going the exemption route) - I had thought that the garden room fell into a different Class to the extension? I'd still have more than 25sqm of open space at the back post any garden room I'd be having fitted.

Any recommendations from anyone btw? Some really expensive companies out there by the looks of things and while I want a good job there seems little middle ground between reasonable (but more like a tarted up shed) to premium (in terms of price for sure)?

Cheers

Gumbo

robbe wrote: »

Thanks for replying - any chance you could refresh me on the requirements (yes I would be going the exemption route) - I had thought that the garden room fell into a different Class to the extension? I'd still have more than 25sqm of open space at the back post any garden room I'd be having fitted.

Any recommendations from anyone btw? Some really expensive companies out there by the looks of things and while I want a good job there seems little middle ground between reasonable (but more like a tarted up shed) to premium (in terms of price for sure)?

Cheers

Hose extension max of 40 Sq. M
Shed extension max of 25 Sq. M
Then after both you need 25 Sq. M of garden space irrespective of how small both of the above works are.

robbe

Grand job cheers - I'll be fine so.

BryanF

Recommendations of specific companies by PM only. Thanks

robbe

As above - any recommendations would be greatly welcomed!

gabbo is coming

robbe wrote: »

As above - any recommendations would be greatly welcomed!

Me too, would welcome any recommendations also pls

Granite Head

Me too, would welcome any recommendations also thank you.

mp31

Same here... any recommendations gratefully received. TIA

corcadorcha

Me too, would welcome any recommendations. Thanks

manor

Same here, any recommendations welcome

redzer_irl

As above - recommendations would be greatly welcomed!

unkel

Same here, planning to go close to the maximum of 25M2, have enough garden left so it is planning exempt. Like the looks of these duraboard garden rooms from -snip-

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But they need a concrete slab

Open to alternatives / wooden frame garden rooms just sitting on blocks. Any recommendations very welcome!

ted1

Any idea what kind of price they go for ?

unkel

Yes the 6m * 4m is listed as 8800 incl VAT, delivery and erection

Slab is extra and above is just for the shell, insulation, services are all extra

Gumbo

As nice as all these “modular” or “pop up” sheds look in the company pictures, I feel with a structure of this size, I think you should build traditionally using blocks. It will last your life time. It may cost more.

Get it weather tight and shell and roof complete. You can too away with fitting insulation yourself (your handy with that stuff Unkel ) and you can pick up bits and pieces as you go along. Adverts for left over insulation panels etc
My 2c.

unkel

I can do electric bikes and solar panels, but I'm not handy when it comes to building or mechanical stuff But yeah I would be inclined to just have the shell done (possibly plumbing for a toilet / sink) and do the rest myself over time

What is the benefit of block built over those concrete "pre-fab" buildings? My cheap wooden shed lasted over 20 years (still standing) and I do not need this room to last for 50 years (I'll be long dead by then )

cloughy

I'm in same boat, so any prices/recommendations welcomed

KiCi

Same here, been trying to do some research on garden rooms, the different types/options and prices ! Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

snor

Anyone go ahead with this? Would love to get recommendations please. Dublin based.

onedmc

snor wrote: »

Anyone go ahead with this? Would love to get recommendations please. Dublin based.

yea love a recommendation also

Signore Fancy Pants

I went with a local company, its a 5m x 4m wooden cabin and will be installed on blocks.

Just be aware of the lead times. I ordered in August 2020 and it was meant to be installed in December.

Covid has delayed it as construction has halted, so delivery and assembly is uncertain. They will have to clear their backlog before they get to me.

If you order, it could be 6+ months before you get it.

Mr Mister

Sorry to resurrect but if anyone has further recommendations on garden rooms, could they please send me a PM? Similar to OP, would be looking at something like a gardenrooms.ie or shomera design, with foundations etc, but ideally not as expensive!

DrNaveedAbbas

I am in a similar situation and would appreciate any help! I myself am thinking of getting a shed with a working bathroom and shower besides a separate living space. Am not sure what the damage on my finances would be on something like this!

Lumen

DrNaveedAbbas wrote: »

I am in a similar situation and would appreciate any help! I myself am thinking of getting a shed with a working bathroom and shower besides a separate living space. Am not sure what the damage on my finances would be on something like this!

You can't use a garden room as a habitable space, i.e. you can't have people sleeping in it. That would require planning permission which is unlikely to be granted, and would need to comply with building regulations which would make it very expensive.

WillyWonka

Would welcome any recommendations by PM. Will be looking to get one in Greystones area. Possibly 1/2 storage, half office/man cave.

Also anyone got any photos of their finished or in progress ones?

EmmaC1978

I would also be interested in anyone's experience. Thinking of getting a Duraboard shed, 5m x 2.5m, have been quoted €6,250 for shell only and a lead time of November! There seems to be one main place supplying these, but with 2/3 websites? I want something that I can potentially divide down the line if required. Any thoughts/pics greatly appreciated!

Panrich

I would also like to get a recommendation for a garden room. I would be looking to use it al year round as a home office and a home cinema room.

unkel

EmmaC1978 wrote: »

I would also be interested in anyone's experience. Thinking of getting a Duraboard shed, 5m x 2.5m, have been quoted €6,250 for shell only and a lead time of November! There seems to be one main place supplying these, but with 2/3 websites? I want something that I can potentially divide down the line if required. Any thoughts/pics greatly appreciated!

That's what I got. Very happy with the result and the build only took 1.5 days (after the slab was poured the week before)

Ordered first week of November, for install early March, but COVID lockdown delayed it until last week.

EmmaC1978

unkel wrote: »

That's what I got. Very happy with the result and the build only took 1.5 days (after the slab was poured the week before)

Ordered first week of November, for install early March, but COVID lockdown delayed it until last week.

Would you be willing to PM pictures/video of your finished result? Just had Alan back out this morning as we're now thinking of going for a 7m shed/garden room combo for our sins! Did you use the two gentlemen he works with for concrete and internal finishes?

unkel

Yeah mine is 7.5m * 3.5m, basically the maximum size allowed without needing planning permission. We had the guy Alan recommended for clearing out the back garden (walls, trees, remove old shed and old trampoline). He did a good job, exactly what was agreed including making good a raised bed wall that had to be partially demolished. And without me having to remind him to do anything. And we had Kelly Barna themselves pouring the concrete slab. Doing the internals myself with a mate (electrician), trying to get a carpenter for the internal wall and door I want

If you like you can PM me with your phone number and I can WhatsApp you a picture

drsambecket

thinking the same thing - did you get any recommendations?

BryanF

as per forum charter, recommendations by PM, thanks

unkel

PMd last month. Room almost finished now, doing most of the internals myself.

purple hands

If anyone has gone down the route of converting a block shed, would appreciate any PM recommendations or suggestions on where to start! TIA

Francesca100

Hello, I'm also thinking of getting a small garden office/room, up to about 12 sq m. I would still have 25 sq m of garden left.

Any recommendations for work, good value at reasonable price would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

frash

Such a shame recommendations can only come by PM

If anyone recommends anyone for a 3.5 * 3 ish size structure that would be great - need it for a garden office.

Based in south Dublin

ImportMeHappy

Hi folks, also looking for some personal recommendations via pm if possible, cheers!

Francesca100

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118657598#Comment_118657598

Francesca100

I would very much appreciate recommendations as well. I'm interested in a small 3m x 3m garden office with space for a toilet. PM me please.

Binky9660

Hello,

I would appreciate some recommendations too by PM.

Many thanks

Binky

sirpsycho

Hi,

I would appreciate some recommendations also (by PM - pity about that rule). Small garden office. Cheers in advance.

Sergibabo

Hello, I'm looking to build a 25sqm garden room, with a toilet, bar, and will be a cinema room. I'm in north Dublin if someone can pm me recomendations. Thanks.

Horn_of_Africa

Amy recommendations of a builder who can build a Garden Room? Please pm me.

dball

Looking for recommendations too, ideally Kerry or Cork based, ive spoken to a few companies in Dublin and kildare and none are willing to work in Munster.

Any suggestions welcomed by PM.

Thanks

geo88

Hi all - I am looking for recommendations via PM for a small garden room (4 x 4 meters max) in Dublin.

Thank you!

spakman

Hi - thinking of getting a garden room as well. it would need to be wired, and ideally separated to allow a small shed/storage space to one side.

Anyone have recommendations?

divillybit

https://sipkits.ie/

Im hoping to get a garden room put up this year, I'm leaning to using the structural insulated panels (sip) like above link. Id prefer to get one built off site and craned into position but access would be very limited so I think an sip kit would be a good option for me instead.