In the South East many people are contacting us to ask how much a Garden Annex would cost. This is currently the most enquired studio type.
Currently the Garden Annex market is huge! It is without doubt the most cost effective way to add a large habitable area to your property. The benefits of the investment also offer an incredible return of investment.
Ark Design Build are a Kent based Garden Studio company that have made hundreds of studios and Annex buildings. We don’t have expensive show rooms or large overheads which means we can pass on the best value to our clients and customers.
Our Garden Annex builds can price from as low as £1,000 per sqm depending on the specification and the sizes created.
Bathrooms and kitchens can be added and all designed and costed to the exact requirements of the build.
What is the cheapest way to build a Garden Annex?
The most cost effective way of building a Garden Annex is to consider the way it is constructed.
Traditional methods involve a full building control project which means costs from £1,200 plus vat per sqm. Plus the additional cost of sign off and the structural work this method needs.
Other options include building under the Caravans Act. This is a hugely popular option and with the right design a top end studio can conform. More importantly The Caravans Act can offer benefits of vat savings. The rate will be between 5% and 0% depending on the style of construction used.
The Caravans Act also offers hugely relaxed rules around the scale available.
Ark Design Build have built many Annex Studios in this way and have gained over 120 five star reviews in the process.
Do I need planning permission to build a Garden Annex?
In most cases the answer is yes. A studio can be built up to 30 sqm without planning but this would be classed as non habitable.
To class a space as habitable the project needs to have building control or be built under The Caravans Act. In these cases a planning permission is required and advised.
At Ark we handle all planning permissions for our clients and have a 100% success rate for all of our projects to date. We work closely with the local authorities and have built spaces in the entire South East in towns like Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Crowborough and other parts of Kent and Sussex.
For a standard Annex a full householder application is required. A Caravans Act usually passes with a Certificate of Lawful Development.
Does a Garden Annex add value?
The answer to whether a Garden Annex adds value would most certainly come down to how and who it is made by.
There are cheaper quality products on the market but for a real return of investment it is always worth using a reputable provider. One with quality and experience that specialises in the industry.
If the studio is built the right way, it will last a lifetime and offer a huge return of investment. Making the property value rise. A good Garden Annex should be built to the same standards as an extension or loft conversion. All Ark studios are built to these standards.
So get in touch today and see why our Kent, Sussex and Surrey based clients are creating fully habitable spaces for incredibly affordable prices without compromising on quality.
Below are links to a gallery of our work across the south east as well as a link to our reviews. Which number over 100 all at 5 star.
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/arkdesignbuild.co.uk
https://arkdesignbuild.co.uk/case-study-family-annex-in-paddock-wood-tunbridge-wells-kent/
