Fine Landscaping designs and builds beautiful garden spaces that work year-round. Choose Summer Houses Builders in Herne Hill for a tailored build with proper foundations, electrics and a finish to match your home.
Response within 24 hours
Herne Hill homeowners love making more of their gardens, especially near Brockwell Park and the weekend buzz of the Sunday market. Our summer houses are built for real use—home office, studio, gym or a calm retreat. We handle everything from base preparation to electrics and interior finishing. If you’re in SE24, we can usually survey and quote quickly.
Local gardens in Herne Hill often sit behind Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions, where space and access need careful planning. We design structures that complement original brickwork, sash windows and mature planting, without overpowering the plot. Whether you prefer traditional styles or crisp contemporary designs, we tailor proportions and detailing to suit your property. We also work across nearby Dulwich, Brixton and Tulse Hill.
Our process starts with a measured site visit, design options and clear specifications, including insulation choices, electrics and finishes. We build on properly engineered foundations, keep the site tidy, and coordinate deliveries to reduce disruption. You’ll get practical planning advice and transparent timelines before work begins. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship and a straightforward, professional service.
As experienced summer houses builders herne hill area, we’re used to tight side access, shared boundaries and careful neighbour considerations. Ground conditions can vary, so we specify the right base and drainage approach after inspection. We also plan around local parking and delivery constraints near Herne Hill station. For projects in the summer houses builders in London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark catchment, we provide planning guidance and check any site-specific restrictions before you commit.
Rated 4.9/5 from over 280 verified reviews
Costs vary with size, insulation, electrics and interior finishing. As a guide, a small, uninsulated timber summer house with a simple base may start around £4,000–£7,000. A mid-sized insulated build with electrics and better glazing is often £8,000–£15,000. Larger bespoke garden rooms with premium cladding, heating-ready electrics and higher-spec finishes can reach £16,000–£30,000+.
Most builds take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on the base, structure complexity and finishing level. A straightforward timber build with a prepared foundation can be completed in about a week. Insulation, first-fix electrics, plasterboard, flooring and joinery add time, as does bespoke glazing or cladding. Access through narrow side returns and delivery restrictions around SE24 can also affect scheduling.
Many summer houses fall under permitted development if they’re within height limits, positioned correctly and not used as a separate dwelling. However, rules can change for listed buildings, flats/maisonettes, conservation areas, or if you need plumbing and sleeping accommodation. We provide planning advice, check practical constraints, and can help you confirm requirements with Lambeth or Southwark before work starts so there are no surprises.
We provide a 10-year warranty covering workmanship on the structure, base installation and weatherproofing details, subject to normal use and maintenance. This includes issues such as fixings, alignment, door/window fitting and water ingress caused by installation faults. Manufacturer warranties apply to supplied components like doors, glazing and cladding products. We also document the build specification so you know exactly what’s covered.
You can choose traditional timber styles to suit Victorian and Edwardian homes, or contemporary designs with clean lines and larger glazing. Popular options include cedar or larch cladding, composite boards for low maintenance, and felt, EPDM or metal roofing. We offer insulation upgrades for year-round comfort, plus electrics for lighting, sockets and data. We’ll recommend the best layout and finish based on your garden, budget and intended use.
Get your free, no-obligation quote today.