Garden rooms are a fantastic way to create additional space on your land. As a highly versatile option when it comes to renovation and building services, garden rooms can be customised to suit anything you need it for. Whether you’re looking for the ideal space for a man cave, home office, or fully equipped workshop, you may already have a good idea on the intended use for this space.

At ACS Xtra Space, we offer comprehensive building services in Essex and the surrounding areas, and our garden rooms are highly popular for homeowners looking to increase their living space without undergoing a conversion or expansion. Whether you already have a plan for your garden room, or you’re open to the endless possibilities available, it’s important to consider some of the essentials you will need installed during the construction process. Our team has come together to highlight some of these considerations, so keep reading to find out more!

What is a Garden Room?

Garden rooms are stand-alone buildings that are built on your land but are separate from your home, offering a modern solution to traditional extensions. Typically built with natural materials, these spaces are fully insulated and wired to be both functional and convenient. There are several key benefits to choosing a garden room over a conversion or expansion, including:

No Planning Permission: As they are classed as outbuildings and are usually built to be around 2.5 metres in height by standard, they often won’t require planning permission.

More Privacy: Whether you intend to use your garden room as a home office, gym, or anything else, this space away from your home can be much more private than a conversion or expansion.

Highly Versatile: Garden rooms can be used for pretty much anything you put your mind to, and can even be slept in when properly insulated and heated.

Cost-Effective: Being built to last, your garden room will add value to your property and last for a very long time to cater to any of your requirements.

For more information, or to arrange our specialist services, get in touch with the team at ACS Xtra Space today! We’re here to help, and since we’re only a phone call away, reaching out to us couldn’t be easier. Now, join us while we explore some of the essential components you should plan for when creating your garden room.

Wiring & Lighting

One of the biggest benefits of a garden room is the fact that it can be easily wired for electricity, providing access to sockets so you can delegate it as an office space and holding a computer, or simply a relaxing place to lounge, enjoy TV, or play video games. In addition to this, lighting plays a significant role in setting a good ambiance, and with proper wiring the lighting options are limitless!

Insulation

To use your garden room all year round, they are built with outstanding insulation to keep the cold weather away in winter, and stay cool during the summer. Additionally, this insulation can help with creating a quiet space, as the insulation used can offer decent soundproofing. To find out more about insulating your garden room, get in touch with our team now and we can provide you with all the information you need!

Windows & Doors

Similar to the windows and doors on our homes, garden rooms can be equipped with a wide range of options. Whether you’d prefer privacy glass to prevent neighbours seeing inside, or something large and airy to bathe in the natural light, your garden room can be built to accommodate anything you need. Speak with our team now with your requirements and we can guide you through the options available.

Plumbing

Did you know that garden rooms can have plumbed-in appliances? It’s true! Whether you want a sink to keep the space clean, or a plumbed-in fridge for storing snacks and drinks, you can work with a professional to get your garden room supplied with plumbing. However it’s important to keep in mind that planning permission may be required to do this so it’s important to check your local regulations first.

To find out more, contact ACS Xtra Space now!

If you would like to know about garden rooms, or if you’re interested in any building or renovation services, make sure you get in touch with the experts at ACS Xtra Space now! In addition to garden rooms in Essex, Brentwood, Hemel Hempstead, and Ongar, we also offer loft conversions, garage conversions, roof repairs, and more! Don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert team!

Nigel Thacker

23:33 18 Feb 25

Andy and the team just finished a roof refurb/loft conversion with us and I would highly recommend them. Why? 1 - They are very clear on their costings, are flexible and transparent on changes along the way, if there is a cost decrease then they share this as well, 2 - They use the same tradespeople throughout the job, same plumber, electrician, joiner, roofers etc so there is continuity and you don't end up with different people not knowing what was done before, 3 - They are tidy. Having a knock through into your loft is very disruptive but they make sure that the households needs are considered, 4 - They do not disappear onto other jobs, you may have to wait until they finish the previous job but once they start on yours they commit, 5 - They do a great job, we are delighted with the end result and would highly recommend them. Great team, all nice people to have knocking around your house for a few months!!

steve reshat

11:15 24 Jan 25

I had a loft conversion in 2017 which developed roof spread due to poor design. Got in touch with Andy who arranged for a structural engineer to create a new design structure which Andy and his team completed. Amazing job, nothing too much trouble, always responds to calls and messages immediately, no extra costs at the end of the job, great team. Wouldn't go anywhere else for future building works.

Lawrence Mendoza

13:00 24 Dec 24

Andy converted our conservatory into a garden room. Exceptional standards of work and customer care.

Paul Morris

07:20 12 Jul 24

Andy and his team took on the our loft conversion and they were great to work with. From the initial meeting with Andy he was able to share advice and experience and throughout the build he was very communicative and thoughtful. The team were on time, polite and really helpful. It is clear that they take pride in their work and as Andy says, "If you're happy, I'm happy" and he did go the extra mile. I'd happily recommend ACS Xtra space if you are considering a loft conversion or similar. Thanks Andy, Ben, Joe, Pete and Marshall!

Kelly Curley

20:41 10 Apr 24

ACS Xtra Space did a lovely job of our bedroom extension, taking our 4mx3m bedroom with low ceiling height and extending it to make a gorgeous 4m x 7m bedroom with vaulted ceiling. Lovely job, thank you.

Harry Eales

17:03 06 Dec 23

We have worked alongside Andy and his team at ACS Xtra Space for the last three years, preparing the detailed drawings and planning submissions for his loft conversion projects. The team are experts when it comes to loft conversions, I highly recommend them.

Chris Rogers

18:47 07 Sep 23

Had a garage extension with room and bathroom added above it. Very professional and excellent work from andy and his team. I was nervous at the start of it all and andy always explained everything that was going on right from the start and that calmed the nerves. Very very pleased and happy with the outcome of it all. Great work! 👍

John Cunningham

12:10 01 Sep 23

5 stars from us because we are very happy with the loft extension we got against the budget we had. It seems half our street has used Andy and team and there's a good reason that's happened. Andy brings his decades of experience to bear and has answers or advice for all the tricky niggles you find when retro-fitting an extension on old houses. We found we could always thrash out any concerns and explore any new ideas or options on the way and that was brilliant. Andy clearly has a good team behind him and there's professional planning booklets and payment schedules provided up front which is great. Then of course there's Pete and the core builders who were brilliant to have on site and did great work alongside Andy. Key for me is that any build is going to have challenges and with a host of sub-contractors working on the project you'll have some stressful days, but ACS and Andy were always in control and happy to address any issues.

Julie Creamer

11:40 25 Nov 22

Very happy with our loft conversion, Andy and his team were very professional and accommodating to any changes we wanted and very communicative from start to finish. Would highly recommend.

Nick Phillips

07:09 19 Oct 22

Very happy with our new loft conversion. Andy and team did a great job, with good communication from start to finish. Any issues were promptly dealt with and we wouldn’t hesitate to use again for any future projects.

Jamie Shore

15:03 18 Oct 22

From the outset communication from Andy and Paul was great and they also provided a very clear breakdown of the costs before any work was undertaken. We had a loft conversion with a dormer, this included fitting a new combi boiler. Andy and his team provided everything needed for this project from architect plans to inspection sign off as we had requested. Pete the onsite builder did an amazing job of the building works and was a pleasure to deal with. We recommended ACS Xtra space to our neighbour and once they had seen our finished loft conversion they also used them. I could not praise this company more for the work they did , polite , friendly and great quality work.

Jay Wood

07:46 17 Oct 22

Andy and his team built us a loft conversion and dormer including additional work I needed such as creating a new doorway in my house and building me a front door canopy and fitting a new boiler. He kept me informed all throughout the works and arranged everything from start to finish including skips, steels, plasterers and site clearance. Happy to recommend him.

Matthew Rogers

09:52 14 Oct 22

Andy and his team are great from the architect plans to tidying up after themselves and everything in between. We had large loft conversion together with a new boiler. Andy and his team are good at keeping us in the loop throughout, have recommended him for another job for family as a result of his work.

Michelle Richards

06:10 14 Oct 22

I am extremely happy with my new loft conversion and would highly recommend Andy and his team. Andy was always very responsive, polite and professional. Thankyou so much!

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