A modern garden room can wow potential buyers and keep your property top of mind because of the extra space it offers and its stylish aesthetic.
In fact, it could add up to 5-15% to the value of your home which makes it a fantastic addition if you’re looking to sell further down the line.
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How much value can a garden room add?
How much value can a garden room add?
The property market is competitive and a garden room can set your house apart especially if it's well built, secure and energy efficient.
A good quality garden room can increase your property’s value by up to 5-15%, which could take your house price up from:
- £100k to £115k
- £250k to just over £287k
- £400k to £460k
But that does depend on a number of factors like its quality, your location and market conditions. For example in London, where space is more of a premium, it might add more value than other areas of the UK.
Why does a garden room add value?
Why does a garden room add value?
Additional space can attract potential buyers and make your property stand out in the market.
For example, with the increasing number of people working from home, garden offices are in demand. Potential buyers will remember additions like a garden office, especially because they won’t have to spend more to extend their space after they’ve moved in.
With Eurocell, you can choose from 16+ garden room sizes or create a custom design to build the ultimate home office. However you design it, keep in mind what potential buyers might like (more on this below).
Stats also show that half of UK homeowners don’t have enough storage and a garden room offers a multifunctional space that can be used for storage, working, studying, entertaining, gaming or hobbies.
It could also be used as a small business or side hustle like a yoga studio, or a hair and nail salon which means a buyer could even earn money from it. They’d also save costs renting premises for their business.
Garden room vs extension
Both a garden room and extension add value to your home, but a garden room is cheaper than an extension and faster to install.
A good quality garden room costs around £12,000. Eurocell’s Garden Rooms are built from structurally insulated panels (SIPs), and come with double-glazed windows and doors as standard making them fully functional all year round and energy efficient. They are also installed quickly in as little as 2-4 days with a hassle- and disruption-free build process.
However, an extension can add around 20% value to your home – potentially more for an ensuite or extra bedroom – but the build process is often messy and disruptive.
Depending on the project size, extensions can take up to six months to complete and prices could be as high as £100,000 depending on your labour costs, project and location. There’s also more chance of running into unforeseen issues which can delay your timeline and increase costs further.
A garden room is a quick and easy way of increasing your property’s value, and getting more space while you’re living there. Not only does it look luxurious and modern, it’s separate from your main home offering extra privacy and peace.
How to increase property value with garden room
How much value a garden room offers depends on its quality, durability, your location and what buyers are looking for. To get the best value, it has to be fully functional, safe, insulated, energy efficient and well maintained. Here are a few techniques to improve your property’s value with a garden room:
Show the purpose
To impress buyers, present your garden room as a functional space so they know how it can be used.
For example, dress it as a home office to appeal to young professionals. Put the essentials in like a desk, computer and chair, and show off features like an internet connection.
Keep the space clean and clutter free, so the purpose of the room is clear as soon the buyer walks in. Other potential uses include a yoga studio, gym, kids playroom, den, cinema or entertaining space.
It’s worth showing off its versatility, so add some innovative storage solutions.
Decor
When it comes to selling, it’s worth painting your garden room neutral colours like white or taupe so buyers can envision how they will use the space. A blank canvas also helps buyers personalise it.
Make sure the furniture is well-placed so you’re not blocking any entrances or natural light. It should also show off the additional floor space.
Quality build
To get the best value, you need a high quality garden room.
That means it needs to be weather resistant, secure, strong, fire safe and accessible. It should also look premium and luxurious.
Eurocell’s Garden Rooms are manufactured from prefabricated energy-efficient SIPs making the space functional no matter the weather. It’s also completely watertight and comes with double-glazed windows and doors to improve efficiency and insulation.
The exterior is fitted with composite cladding which is long-lasting and resistant to moisture, scratching, warping, insects or damage from debris. It comes in seven vertical and six horizontal shades including oyster white, soft green, light and deep grey, oak and taupe.
The interior can also be fitted with internal wall cladding which is low maintenance (a good point to tell buyers) and can be complete with flooring.
Proper installation
Ensure that your garden room is built safely otherwise you can put off potential buyers or reduce its value.
Hire a professional tradesperson to do the job. At Eurocell, our expert installers handle the process for you and can even help you to create bespoke designs. They’ve got the experience and knowledge to handle the job safely and can advise you with extras like the electrics.
Our Garden Rooms come with a full electric kit including four spotlights and three plug sockets. Show off this feature by keeping lights or lamps on during visits to enhance the space.
Garden design
Don’t forget to show off your outdoor space too.
A garden room should complement the natural landscape and create a relaxing indoor-outdoor space. Before any visits or photography, trim your grass and hedges, and plant welcoming flowers outside your garden room.
Create a path made from concrete slabs or gravel to improve accessibility to the garden room and add outdoor furniture to create a functional space.
Do garden rooms need planning permission?
Do garden rooms need planning permission?
Garden rooms typically don’t need planning permission.
Classed as an outbuilding, they’re protected by Permitted Development Rights but there are some conditions:
- Can’t take up over half of your garden
- Can’t be used as a self contained living space
- Has to be single storey
- Has to be behind your property
There are also extra rules for protected lands and listed buildings. If your potential buyer is looking to change the use of the garden room, they should read up on planning permission rules first.
Read our garden room planning permission article to find out more.
Does a garden room count as a bedroom?
Does a garden room count as a bedroom?
Eurocell’s Garden Rooms are perfectly safe and secure to sleep in.
While you can fall asleep in your garden room on the odd occasion – or have a guest stay over – you do need planning permission and Building Regulations approval if you plan to use it as a bedroom.
If you do want to go that extra step and impress buyers, you can get the relevant permissions before you list your property. A garden room bedroom offers privacy and independence, and buyers could even earn extra income by listing it on Airbnb.
Find out more about sleeping in a garden room.
Is a garden room a worthwhile investment?
A good quality garden room is well worth the investment.
Not only does it offer you extra space to relax, work or enjoy hobbies, it can improve your property’s value significantly without spending lots on an extension. The amount it can improve your property’s value also far outweighs its costs.
Eurocell’s Garden Rooms are modern, fully insulated, safe and energy efficient, so they’re almost guaranteed to add value to your home. View our range of garden room styles and sizes to see how you could improve your property’s value.