Researching garden rooms in Devon?
You’re in the right place. In this article, we share the three key things you need to consider when looking for garden rooms in Devon, helping ensure you end up with a garden room that looks beautiful, works perfectly for its purpose, and lasts for decades.
Investing in a garden room isn’t a small decision – get it wrong and you’ll have made an expensive mistake. But get it right, and you’re guaranteeing yourself a fantastic garden room that’ll last for years, enhance your life and help you make your home exactly what you want it to be.
So with that in mind, let’s get to it – here are three things to help guide your garden room thinking:
1. Choosing the right materials for your garden room
A garden room is only as good as the material it’s made from, and it pays to do some due diligence to ensure your building is built in a way that’ll stand the test of time.
We all love Devon, but you know as well as us that your garden room is likely to face a fair amount of wind and rain (plenty of sun too!). It needs to be able to thrive and survive in that environment, which means:
- High quality timber: At Shields Buildings, we handcraft our garden rooms from sustainably sourced, tanalised timber. Every piece is pressure treated and carefully finished to withstand the weather, while still looking great.
- Low-maintenance options: For those who prefer a modern look with zero maintenance, our ZERO Range uses composite cladding — perfect if you want durability without repainting or treating wood in the future.
- Insulation and glazing: If your garden room will be used all year round, insulation and double glazing are highly recommended. Our insulated timber garden rooms are built for year-round comfort.
- Roofing and details: We use robust, proven roofing materials and high-quality fixings, combined with careful detailing to prevent leaks or damp problems that often affect cheaper builds.
Good materials are the foundation for a garden room that feels solid and welcoming, not flimsy and temporary.
2. Choosing the right supplier for your garden room
You may have already realised that there are plenty of suppliers advertising garden rooms in Devon. Not all of them are created equal. Here’s some key things to consider when choosing a supplier:
- Do they do bespoke design? At Shields, every garden building is designed and built to suit your space and your needs, rather than a flat-pack kit that may or may not fit. Take a look at our case studies to see the variety of bespoke designs we’ve delivered.
- Are they experienced? We’ve been crafting garden buildings in Devon since 1991. With over 30 years’ experience, our team knows exactly how to design and build a garden room that looks the part, does the job and stands the test of time.
- Can you meet with them and see the finished product? Unlike many suppliers, we have a display site in North Tawton, open seven days a week. You can walk around real garden rooms, touch the materials, and see the craftsmanship first-hand before you make a decision.
- How much of the work will they do? From your first enquiry to the final installation, we look after everything. That includes site visits, design, planning advice, and the build itself. You’ll never be left juggling contractors or guessing whether your site is suitable.
Choosing a supplier is about more than price. It’s about getting the perfect garden room or shelter for cars that suits your needs, along with real peace of mind. A trusted team will guide you through important details such as Timber building bases and flooring and the available Roofing options, ensuring your building is designed, installed and finished to the highest standard.
3. Choosing the right site for your garden room
As the cliché tells us, it’s all about location, location, location! You can have a great supplier crafting your garden room out of the finest materials, but it still needs to be situated in the right area of your garden to ensure. Here are a few things to consider:
- Exposure: As we mentioned earlier, we tend to get a lot of wind and rain in Devon. We’ll help you assess the most sheltered position in your garden and adjust design details like overhangs and orientation. · Ground conditions: A solid, level base is essential. During our free site visits we’ll assess your ground conditions, access, and drainage to recommend the best foundation.
- Intended use: Planning a gym? You’ll need reinforced flooring and good ventilation. An art studio? You’ll want maximum natural light. A guest room? Extra insulation might be key. We design around your purpose.
- Integration: A good garden room should look like it belongs. We’ll help you choose finishes, layouts, and details that complement your home and garden, not clash with them.
Your next step
When you’re investing in a garden room in Devon, don’t be swayed by glossy images or too-good-to-be-true discounts. The reality is simple:
- Choose materials that will last.
- Choose a supplier you can trust.
- Choose a site that works for your garden and your plans.
At Shields Buildings, we’ve been designing and building bespoke garden rooms across Devon for over three decades. Our combination of high-quality materials, experienced craftsmanship, and a personal, end-to-end service means your garden room won’t just look great now, it’ll keep performing year after year, which means you’ll get the garden room you need without stress, hassle or hours of work.
If you’d like to explore options, there are several “next steps”
1. If you’re ready, you can book a free site visit and view our building range. If you’d rather pop by without an appointment, you can visit our display site 364 days a year.
2. If you’d like to see more detail first, you can download a brochure HERE .
3. If you’d like to get a rough idea of price, you can get an estimate HERE.
4. Or to just have a chat with us or get a question answered, you can call us on 01837 82442 or fill in the form below and we’ll come back to you ASAP.
