Garden Rooms Sussex

Bespoke garden rooms for Brighton and the South East

Garden Rooms Sussex designs, plans and builds garden rooms for homeowners in Sussex and the surrounding counties. The company states that it serves East Sussex and West Sussex, including Brighton, Chichester, Lewes, Eastbourne, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Haywards Heath and East Grinstead, and also covers Surrey, Kent and Hampshire. Its work is aimed at people who want to add usable space in their garden, whether as an office, gym, children's playroom, studio apartment, yoga room or guest room.

The company was set up by Mark Prickett after his landscaping customers began asking him to build garden rooms. According to its own account, it had previously operated a landscaping and home services business, and it presents itself as a locally owned company dedicated to designing, planning and building garden rooms.

Types of garden room

The catalogue is organised around several distinct building types, each with its own standard dimensions and features:

• Studio Garden Rooms: standard size of 3m by 3m, customisable to larger or smaller dimensions. The company suggests them as an affordable way to add an extra room, suitable for use as an office or treatment room.
• Luxury Pods: larger than the Studio range, with a standard size of 8m by 3m. Features include bi-fold doors and an overhang for sun protection. Dimensions can be adapted to the client's specifications.
• Annexes: designed to add living space while preserving occupants' privacy. The company handles the planning stage and the installation of water and electricity, and describes the annexes as low maintenance.

Buildings are made in a range of materials, including western red cedar cladding, and the company says it works within different budgets to deliver modern garden offices and outdoor studio space.

Construction and planning

Garden Rooms Sussex states that its buildings comply with national permitted development laws, so planning permission is not usually required. Rooms are fully insulated for year-round use and can be built in any size of garden. The company describes a fast installation process, with the build itself taking a few days and the room ready to use within one to two weeks; lighting, wiring and internal painting are included so that the space can be occupied straight away. It also offers different finishes, from a rustic feel to off-grid or technology-oriented approaches.

How the project is ordered

The company sets out a three-stage process. It begins with a free, obligation-free site visit to survey the area. This is followed by a design discussion covering possible styles, plans and associated costs, with different designs and quotes provided for the client to choose from. To agree a start date, an initial deposit of £1,000 is requested. The company presents the whole project as managed by its own team of technicians and craftsmen from start to finish.

Customer feedback

The website reproduces several customer comments. One client in Burgess Hill describes being pleased with the finished garden and the team's attitude and support. Others in Sussex mention a playroom that gave their children extra space, a guest room that provides privacy for visitors, and a home yoga studio. These are individual testimonials rather than an aggregate rating.

Service area and practical details

Work is concentrated on Brighton and the wider Sussex area, with additional coverage of Surrey, Kent and Hampshire. The company accepts cash, cheque, credit card and invoice. Free site surveys can be requested by phone, email or through the contact form on its website.