FAQs
Our most asked questions
In certain circumstances planning permission is required by Law but generally our Garden Rooms are designed within the allowed dimensions for domestic dwellings. Positioning restrictions may apply and properties located on heritage or listed sites will need to gain advice from the local planning authority. Please speak to our sales team for further guidance.
Our range of rooms is designed with security in mind and you can be assured that all windows and doors meet industry standards and pass home insurance levels of security. We can advise on upgrading of features should you require it.
No! Our development of the Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s) technology used to construct all Garden rooms and storage units has built in extremely efficient insulating properties during manufacture. SIP’s panels are used throughout the building, floors walls and ceilings.
There are some restrictions attached to Planning Regulations and common access routes but generally the answer is yes. Consideration of utilities routing needs to be calculated.
Yes! We offer manufacturers guarantees on all materials supplied by ourselves. For further details please click here.
Modular Sips can offer a range of payment packages to suit your needs. Please contact our sales team.
The site should be leveled and a retaining wall should be created, also you should check with the planning office to see at what height the 2.5m allowed for permitted developement starts
Yes the same rules apply for permitted development as long as you leave the door or wall on the original build in place. If you plan to remove a door or open up a wall , then the room becomes part of the house and needs planning.
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Yes full instructions and support.
Yes, the largest panel is 2440mm x 1220mm and are often carried through properties.
Maintained correctly the buildings and components have a life span of 40 – 50 years.
The buildings are very low maintenance, it is recommended an oil based treatment is applied once a year to the cedar cladding unless you would like the cedar to change colour (silver/grey)
Delivery time 4-6 weeks, however we aim to get orders out in the quickest time possible.
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