Garden Room Design

Design

Our garden room design service is fully tailored to your needs, offering custom layouts, 3D visualisations, and expert guidance to bring your perfect outdoor space to life.

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Our Design Service

At MBE Group, our garden room design service is fully bespoke, tailored to meet your exact requirements and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a home office, gym, guest accommodation or creative retreat, our experienced team will guide you through every stage—from concept to completion. Using advanced 3D rendering software, we create realistic visualisations so you can see your garden room before it’s built. We take into account your available space, intended use, style preferences, and budget to develop a design that is both functional and beautifully integrated into your garden. With expert advice on layout, materials, lighting, and finishes, we ensure your new space is perfectly suited to your needs.

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Do I Need Planning?

Whether you plan to use your garden room as a home gym, office or craft room – it’s classed as an outbuilding, covered by Permitted Development Rights, which means you typically don't need planning permission.

But there are a few conditions you need to be aware of:

Your garden room can’t be built in front of your property
It has to be single storey
It shouldn’t cover more than 50% of your garden
It cannot be used as a self contained living accommodation

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Our Process

At MBE Group, our design process is carefully structured to deliver a seamless, collaborative, and fully tailored experience from beginning to end. If your project does not require planning permission, stages 4 & 5 do not apply. For projects that do require planning approval, all of the steps outlined below will be included.

1. Consultation

Our consultation process is the first step in bringing your garden room vision to life. During this stage, we take the time to understand your needs, preferences, and how you intend to use the space—whether it’s for work, relaxation, or guest accommodation. We’ll discuss design ideas, budget, and practical considerations such as size, location, and access. Our team will also advise on planning requirements, utilities, and materials.

2. Survey

If not completed during the consultation our team conducts a comprehensive site survey to gather all the necessary measurements and assess the specific conditions of your garden. This includes checking access routes, ground levels, drainage, and any potential obstacles that could affect the installation. The survey also allows us to confirm the proposed location of your garden room and ensure it complies with planning regulations or permitted development rights.

3. Design & Estimate

We provide detailed architectural plans and high-quality 3D renders to help you fully visualise your new garden room and make changes until final design is agreed. Our 3D renders offer a realistic representation of the finished space, including materials, lighting, and surrounding landscaping—giving you a true sense of scale, style, and functionality. At this stage we will provide you with an estimate that can be turned into an official quotation if you wish to proceed.

(No Charge)

4. Plans & Elevations - £1000

MBE Group provides detailed elevation drawings and site plans tailored for submission to your local authority. These documents include scaled representations of the garden room from all sides, clearly showing dimensions, rooflines, window and door placements, and external finishes. The site plan outlines the garden room’s proposed location within your property boundary, distances to existing structures, and overall layout in context.

5. Planning & Specialists

When planning permission is required, MBE Group handles the entire process on your behalf—from preparing and submitting applications to liaising with local planning officers. Our team has extensive experience navigating planning regulations, ensuring your proposal complies with all local requirements. Where necessary, we also collaborate with trusted specialists such as structural engineers, drainage consultants, and energy assessors to provide supporting documentation or technical reports if required (may be additional costs involved).

6. Singed Quotation & Deposit

Once the final design has been approved and all planning considerations are complete (if applicable), we will issue a detailed quotation outlining the full scope of work, specifications, and pricing. To secure your place in our schedule and begin preparations, we require a signed acceptance of the quotation along with an initial deposit. This deposit confirms your commitment and allows us to begin ordering materials, scheduling labour, and coordinating timelines. At MBE Group, this step ensures transparency, commitment, and a smooth transition from planning to build.

7. Build

With designs approved, planning complete, and your project scheduled, the build phase begins. Our experienced team of tradespeople will carry out the construction of your garden room with precision, care, and attention to detail. From groundworks and structural framing to insulation, cladding, and internal finishes, every stage is managed to the highest standard. We ensure all electrical, plumbing, and utility installations are safely completed by certified professionals. Throughout the build, our project manager will keep you informed, oversee progress, and ensure the work is completed on time and to specification—delivering a high-quality, turnkey garden room ready for you to enjoy.

8. Inspection & Final Invoice

Once the build is complete, we carry out a thorough final inspection to ensure every aspect of your garden room meets our high standards and your expectations. We’ll walk you through the finished space, check that all fixtures and finishes are complete, and confirm that everything is fully functional. Any final touches or snagging items are addressed promptly. Once you’re fully satisfied, we will issue the final invoice for the remaining balance. This final step marks the successful handover of your bespoke garden room—ready for immediate use.

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Nationwide Coverage

We take great pride in our ability to cater to clients across the entirety of the United Kingdom. Our dedicated team possesses the capability to reach any location within the country within a maximum of 9 hours, ensuring prompt attention to your specific needs. When it comes to emergency call-outs, our average response time typically ranges between 1 to 3 hours, although this timeframe may vary based on the distance and complexity of the situation. Our commitment to efficiency and effectiveness remains unwavering, allowing us to deliver timely and reliable services to our valued customers.