Garden Buildings
Compare summer houses, log cabins, and garden rooms from UK retailers, filtered by size and price.
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Everything from a basic summer house to a proper insulated garden office falls under this, and the price gap between them is bigger than people expect, worth comparing a few before you settle on one.
Summer Houses vs Garden Rooms
Summer houses are the simpler, cheaper end of things, built for sitting in on a nice day rather than working in year-round. Garden rooms and garden offices are a different spec entirely, properly insulated, often wired for electrics, built to actually use whatever the weather's doing outside.
Log Cabins and Greenhouses
Log cabins sit somewhere in the middle, solid timber, rustic look, and wall thickness makes a real difference to how much heat they hold onto. Greenhouses are their own thing really, built for light rather than warmth, so glazing (glass vs polycarbonate) is what to compare there, not insulation.
Worth checking planning permission before ordering anything large. Most fall under permitted development, but height, how close it is to a boundary, and total floor area can all change that.
Frequently asked questions
What's actually different between a summer house and a garden room?
A summer house is simpler and less insulated, fine for occasional use. A garden room's built to a higher spec so you can actually use it year-round, as an office, gym, whatever.
Do I need planning permission?
Most buildings fall under permitted development, but it's always worth checking against the actual size, position and your council's rules before you order.
What wall thickness should I be looking for in a log cabin?
Thicker walls, 28mm or more, hold heat a lot better if you want it usable through winter. Thinner ones are fine if it's just for summer.