How to Buy a Window & Door: Everything You Need to Know

Steps to Buying Your Garden Room

If you’re starting to look into how to buy a garden room, the process can feel a little overwhelming at first. At Green Retreats we keep everything simple, transparent, and stress free. From exploring design ideas to booking your installation, every step is supported by our expert team so you always know what comes next.

Below, we’ve broken the journey into clear stages to help you understand exactly how to buy a garden room with confidence.

• Step 1 – Explore Your Options
• Step 2 – Get Your Quote and Place Your Order
• Step 3 – If You Need Planning Permission
• Step 4 – Understanding Payments
• Step 5 – Preparing for Installation
• Step 6 – After Your Garden Room Is Installed
• Why everyone loves Green Retreats
• Ready to start your journey?

Step 1 – Discover Your Dream Garden Room

The first step in how to buy a garden room is understanding what will work best for your space and how you want to use it. This stage is all about exploring ideas, getting inspired, and starting to picture your new space at home. There is no set order to follow and you can use any of these options at any stage, depending on what feels most natural for you.

Start Online

Begin your journey from the comfort of your home. Browse our website to explore our full range, request a brochure, or use our free Online Visualiser to build your perfect design. You can also email or phone our team to chat through your ideas, or send us your details through a simple contact form and we’ll guide you from there.

Visit a Showroom

Seeing a garden room in person is the best way to understand the build quality and the range of styles available. Our Buckinghamshire and London showrooms feature beautifully finished buildings that you can walk through, helping you get a real feel for size, layout, and finishes. Feel free to bring any photos or measurements of your garden if you have them, but it’s not essential.

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Book a Design Consultation

If you are ready to take the next step, book a free home design consultation. One of our Design Consultants will visit your property, assess your space, check access, take measurements, and provide expert advice on what will work best. This visit is a helpful way to refine your ideas and begin shaping your ideal design.

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Step 2 – Get Your Quote & Secure Your Spot

Once you have explored your design ideas, the next part of how to buy a garden room is understanding your quote and securing your chosen design. This stage is simple, transparent, and supported by our expert team at every step.

How Quotes Work

Your quote is based on your chosen design, size, layout, and any optional upgrades you select. Most essential elements, such as the base and installation, are included, while certain features may depend on your chosen range. This ensures your quote is clear and transparent, with no hidden costs.

Saving and Reviewing Designs in Your Portal

After your consultation or showroom visit, your design is saved in your personal customer portal. Here you can review your quote, make changes, compare options and request updates. Your portal keeps everything in one place as you move through the buying process.

Your Holding Deposit and Placing Your Order

Placing your order with a £300 holding deposit is quick and straightforward. This deposit secures your quoted price for twelve months from the date it is placed, giving you plenty of time to plan your garden room and make decisions at your own pace. You can continue to amend your design up until six weeks before your selected installation date, allowing you to refine the details.

Once your order is confirmed, your dedicated customer care representative will guide you through the next steps, including installation timelines and any final checks needed before production begins.

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Step 3 – Planning permission? We’ve Got You Covered

In most situations, your garden room will not require planning permission. Only around 10% of customers need it, as Green Retreats buildings are designed to fall within permitted development for the majority of homes, keeping the process simple from the start.

Most Garden Rooms Don’t Need Planning

In most situations, your garden room will not require planning permission. Our buildings are designed to meet permitted development guidelines, meaning you can usually go ahead without extra paperwork or delays.

When Planning Might Be Required

There are a few cases where planning may be needed. Examples include installing an A-Range building in a position where its height exceeds permitted development limits, placing a garden room very close to a boundary, or building in a conservation area or other restricted location. If you are unsure, it is always worth doing a little research beforehand to check the rules for your property. The Planning Portal website is a helpful place to review current permitted development guidance before you decide.

How We Handle Planning for You

If planning permission is required, we can take care of everything on your behalf. Our full planning service is available for a fixed fee, and we have a success rate of over 90% with applications, giving you complete peace of mind. We manage the application, drawings, communication with the council, and all required documents, keeping the process smooth while you continue planning your perfect garden room.

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Step 4 – Smooth & Simple Payments

When buying a garden room, it helps to know exactly how payments work. Our approach is clear, transparent, and designed to give you confidence at every stage.

Deposit Amount

To secure your installation date and today’s price, we take a £300 holding deposit. This locks in your quote for 12 months while you finalise your design. It also gives you plenty of time to decide on colours, layouts, and any optional upgrades.

When Production Begins

Six weeks before your installation date, we will require your order confirmation and payment so your project can move into production. At this stage, all design details are finalised and sent to our factory team. As materials are ordered and scheduled from this point, no changes can be made once production has begun.

When the Final Balance Is Due

Your final balance is due after your garden room has been completed. Once the balance is paid, your project is fully finalised and your 12-year guarantee is activated.

Finance Options

If you prefer to spread the cost, we offer flexible finance options through our trusted provider. Finance can be arranged as part of your order and is subject to status and affordability checks. Customers choosing finance will pay the £300 holding deposit to secure their order, followed by a 20 percent deposit six weeks before installation.

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Step 5 – Getting Set for Your Garden Room

Once you have placed your order, the next stage in how to buy a garden room is preparing for installation. We make this part as simple as possible, guiding you through everything you need to know before your build begins.

Site Preparation

As confirmed during your earlier Design Consultation visit, all requirements for your installation will be clearly communicated to you in advance. This means you will know exactly what to prepare ready for installation.

Installation Timeline

The main structure of your garden room is installed in just two to five days, depending on the size of your building. If you choose optional extras, such as plastering or specialist fittings, these can extend the overall timeline slightly. Your Design Consultant or customer care representative will explain the exact timings for your chosen options so you know what to expect.

Electrics

Electrics are completed on a return visit after the main installation. If you choose our electrical service, this usually takes half a day to one full day, including testing and providing your Part P certificate.

Step 6 – Relax & Enjoy Your New Space

The final stage in how to buy a garden room is enjoying your finished space, but before you settle in, we complete a few important checks to make sure everything is perfect.

Final Checks

Once installation is finished, our team walks you through the completed building, ensuring every detail meets our quality standards. We check doors, windows, finishes, and fixtures, and make sure you are happy with everything before we sign off the project.

Guarantee and Support

Your garden room includes a comprehensive 12 year guarantee, giving you long term peace of mind. Because our buildings are made with premium, durable, and low maintenance materials, ongoing upkeep is minimal. If you ever need us, we are only a call or email away.

Aftercare Team

After installation, you stay supported by our dedicated aftercare team. They look after any questions, paperwork, or future assistance you may need. Whether you want guidance on heating, electrics, or upgrades, our experts are here to help throughout the lifetime of your garden room.

Why Everyone Loves Green Retreats

When you are researching how to buy a garden room, choosing the right company is one of the most important steps. At Green Retreats, we focus on quality, transparency, and customer experience from the very first enquiry to long after installation is complete.

With 20 years of expertise, we are the UK’s leading garden room company and a trusted name in the industry. Our buildings are crafted with premium, sustainable materials and installed by our in house teams, ensuring exceptional quality every time. We are also a carbon neutral business, committed to environmentally responsible construction that never compromises on performance or style. You can learn more about this on our Manufacturing and Eco Policy page.

The essentials are included in your price, from foundations to installation, so there are no surprises along the way. Our full turnkey service means you can relax while we take care of every detail.

With a five star Trustpilot rating and thousands of completed projects, customers choose us for our expertise, honesty, and dedication to great service. When you buy from Green Retreats, you are choosing a garden room that is built to last and a company that supports you at every step of your journey.

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