FEATURE: HOME OFFICE
ELITE EXPERTS DELIVER HOME OFFICE FOR NEW DAD
Experts from Elite Garden Studios had to tackle a ‘giant drop’ to build a ‘stunning’ home office in record time for new dad to be in South London
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n the heart of South London, nestled among the bustling terraced townhouses where space is a coveted
luxury, a new dad found himself faced with a dilemma. Billy’s once serene bedroom, which doubled as a workspace, was to undergo a transformation into the nursery for his newborn. Undeterred, the 32-year-old marketing director sought a solution that would not only maintain his productivity but also offer a sanctuary amidst the chaos of family life.
Race against time Expert installers from Elite Garden Studios built the 3 x 4.5m home office within just two weeks in a race against time before the baby arrived.
This was achieved despite having to overcome a series of challenges including parking restrictions, being forced to carry the materials through the front door and down a flight of stairs then another 40ft to the garden.
Billy says: “We live in a very busy
area just out of central London, on a bus lane, with no nearby parking and the only access to the garden is through our Edwardian house with some very narrow doorways. “Then once they had gotten to the garden they had to work over a giant drop at the back where my neighbours had recently excavated a deep basement. “To top all of this off we only had two-and-a-half months from when we started before our baby was due. “EGS were amazing at adapting and moved heaven and earth to deliver on time.”
Thermally efficient
This comes just a month after EGS was awarded the title of the ‘most thermally efficient garden room in the UK’ by independent engineering consultants.
Analysis showed its garden rooms excel in thermal performance, with a U-value of 0.16 W/m²K, surpassing
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“Even in colder months, the heating system warms up the space in just five minutes. The skilled team overcame London challenges with professionalism and the project manager made the process stress-free. His design suggestions were spot-on. “To top all of this off, we only had two-and-a-half months from when we started before our baby was due and the project had to be completed before this time. “I highly recommend Elite
industry standards for insulation. EGS’s low U-Value and condensation-free build protects the structure and longevity of the room and reduces energy bills and the carbon footprint for its customers. Meanwhile, homeowner Billy has installed a desk, TV and sofa in the amazing studio, and turned it into the perfect workspace all year round.
He hailed the ‘incredible service’
provided by EGS and said the room heats up in just five minutes, even
“I highly recommend Elite Garden Studios for their quality construction”
in the winter and the insulation is ‘better than my house’. Billy adds: “Elite Garden Studios turned my garden into a functional and stunning home office. The quality of construction is top-notch!”
Garden Studios for their quality construction, design, insulation and exceptional professionalism. I’m thrilled with the result,” concludes Billy”
Matt Forrest, Managing Director of EGS, says: “We’re thrilled with our latest award as it confirms our commitment to leveraging cutting- edge materials and construction methods to deliver spaces that are not only beautiful but also scientifically sound.”
For more information, visit
https://elitegardenstudios.co.uk
EVERYTHING CUSTOMERS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLING A GARDEN ROOM
Garden rooms are a brilliant addition to the home, offering a place for summer parties, home gyms and commonly home offices. Regardless of the purpose of the garden room, outdoor building specialists from Lidget Compton have shared some things to consider before the installation process. 1. The price - Garden rooms cost on average £15,000 - £40,000, depending on their size, structure, and any customisations. When budgeting for a garden room, consider all possible material upgrades, plumbing, electricity and interior design with soft furnishings. This should give you a well-rounded view of the total cost of the new space. 2. Timing - As we edge closer to the summer months, you may be concerned about getting your garden room installed in time. Luckily because garden rooms are
prefabricated, so they can often be installed within one day. 3. Planning permission - Planning permission is granted by local councils to approve the construction of building work such as extensions and some home improvements. Luckily, a prefab garden room doesn’t require any planning permission.
4. Plumbing and electricity - Most garden rooms can be fully plumbed and have electricity installed, something that is crucial if the garden room is to function as a fully self-contained unit. For plumbing, you will need access to the mains water supply with
two pipes for fresh water and waste. For electricity, it’s a simple armoured cable from the mains electricity supply at your home to a fuse box in the garden room. 5. The importance of insulation - If you’re planning on using the garden room to its full potential, you’ll likely want to use it all year round – whatever the weather. If so, good insulation is crucial in keeping it cool in the summer months whilst cosy in the winter. Types of insulation available are PIR insulation boards, sheep’s wool, multifoil and mineral wool. Adding a garden room to a
property can be, in some respects, as valuable as an extension. Although garden rooms sit independently from the house, the extra space can be extremely attractive to potential buyers.
Visit
www.lidget.co.uk/our- buildings/garden-room
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