Fine Landscaping are trusted Garden Building Contractors in Shirley, creating garden offices, rooms and cabins that add real usable space. From workshops to pergolas, we design and build to suit your home, budget and lifestyle. Clean, efficient builds with a premium finish—ready to enjoy year-round.
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If you want a garden office, summer house or fully insulated garden room, our team delivers builds that feel like a natural extension of your home. We work across CR0, including near Shirley Windmill and towards Addington Hills, planning layouts that respect light, privacy and access. Every structure is tailored—no off-the-shelf compromises. Expect tidy workmanship and a finish that stands up to British weather.
Shirley’s mix of 1930s semis, detached family houses and newer developments often comes with generous plots and side access—ideal for well-proportioned garden buildings. We regularly build for households around Addiscombe and West Wickham who need a quiet workspace, teen den or hobby workshop. Where gardens are sloped or mature planting is established, we design foundations and drainage to protect the setting. The result is a building that looks right for the property and performs properly year-round.
Our process starts with a site visit, measurements and a clear specification covering base, structure, electrics and finishes. We manage groundworks, construction and detailing, keeping disruption low and leaving the garden clean at handover. You’ll receive straightforward advice on planning and permitted development, plus a written schedule and scope. Local homeowners choose us for reliable communication, precise installation and long-term durability.
We’re familiar with the London Borough of Croydon’s expectations and the practicalities of working in Shirley streets where parking and access can be tight. Many gardens have clay-heavy ground and mature trees, so we plan bases, levels and drainage carefully. For sloping plots near Addington, we can incorporate retaining details and stepped platforms. We also design around shared boundaries to maintain privacy and good neighbour relations.
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Costs vary by size, insulation level and finishes. As a guide in Shirley, a quality shed or small summer house often starts from around £2,500–£6,000. A fully insulated garden office or garden room is commonly £10,000–£25,000+, while log cabins and larger workshops can run £15,000–£40,000 depending on specification. Ground conditions, access and electrics can affect the final figure.
Many smaller sheds, pergolas or gazebos can be completed in 1–3 days once materials are ready. A typical insulated garden office or garden room usually takes 2–4 weeks including base, build, first-fix electrics and finishing. Larger log cabins or complex workshops may take 4–8 weeks. Timescales depend on groundwork requirements, bespoke joinery, glazing, and weather during base installation.
Many garden buildings fall under permitted development, especially if they’re single-storey, within height limits and positioned appropriately in the garden. However, rules can change if you’re close to boundaries, in a restricted area, or if the building is intended for sleeping accommodation. We’ll check key constraints for your Shirley property and advise on what’s likely to be acceptable, including when a lawful development certificate is sensible.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for the structure and installation, giving you confidence that the build is made to last. This covers issues arising from installation defects, such as structural fixing and weatherproofing details, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to materials like cladding, membranes, doors, windows and roofing products. We explain what’s covered in writing before work begins.
We build in a range of styles, from contemporary garden rooms with composite cladding to traditional timber summer houses and log cabins. Popular options include cedar or larch cladding, EPDM or felt roofing, aluminium or timber doors, and insulated walls, floors and ceilings for offices. We can add verandas, pergolas, integrated storage, and bespoke glazing. We’ll guide you through choices that suit your Shirley home and budget.
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