Let’s be honest – winter isn’t the best time to be building a garden room. Frozen ground, unpredictable weather conditions, and construction delays can make the project unnecessarily complicated. However, the winter season doesn’t mean you should abandon your dreams of having your very own garden retreat!

Why is winter construction challenging?

You may already know this, but winter construction brings several challenges:

Frozen ground – laying the foundation on frozen soil is difficult
Unpredictable weather – snow, ice, and rain can cause delays
Material handling – timber and other materials require special conditions in the cold
Work efficiency – builders work more slowly in cold weather

But there’s one thing many people don’t realise – winter is actually the ideal time to buy and plan your garden room. Here’s why.

Why winter is an excellent time to buy a garden room

When buying a garden room in winter, you don’t necessarily need to install it immediately. Purchasing a garden building from Summerhouse24 in winter offers several advantages:

1. Off-season discounts

Winter is a slower period, which means most manufacturers and retailers offer better prices. Typically, this means around 10-20% savings – that’s money you can spend on furnishings or other extras instead.

Summerhouse24 manufactures all garden rooms, log cabins, garages, saunas, and other timber structures in its own factory, with rigorous quality control. Customer feedback and requests go directly to the factory, allowing Summerhouse24 to offer high-quality end products that fully meet customers’ wishes.

2. More time for planning and design

There’s still time until spring, and there’s no rush with the garden roominstallation. This gives you the opportunity to calmly think through every detail – window placement, door location, interior layout. Summerhouse24 models can easily have door, window, and interior wall positions modified if needed. Custom-built garden buildings are also available.

3. Fixed prices before the spring increase

Material prices typically rise in spring when demand for garden rooms grows. By ordering in winter, you can benefit from cheaper prices.

4. You’re first in the queue

Spring is the busiest season. By ordering in winter and arranging installation or delivery time, you’ll be amongst the first when installation time arrives.

5. Plenty of time for preparations

Winter gives you several months to:

• Obtain necessary permits
• Plan location and landscaping
• Research heating and insulation options
• Save money
• Dream about how you’ll use the space

The winter buyer’s advantage 💡

Think of it this way: whilst others are only starting to think about it in spring, your garden room is already built! Whilst your neighbours are still comparing prices, you’re already sitting in your new art studio, home office, or cosy garden retreat.

Winter buyers get:

• The best price
• Preferred spring installation date
• More time to make considered decisions
• A ready garden building at just the right time – when the weather turns lovely

How to buy a garden room in winter

If you decide to buy a garden room in winter, the process should generally look like this:

1. Choose a suitable model from the e-shop or call for a consultation on 020 3807 0369 – we’ll discuss your needs and wishes
2. Confirm your order – take advantage of the seasonal discount
3. Design your garden room’s appearance and interior – choose finishes and furnishing style
4. Obtain necessary permits or submit notification – familiarise yourself with local regulations
5. Prepare the area – mark the installation location, consider access
6. Research heating solutions – if you plan to use the garden room in winter
7. Plan internet connection – there are various options for bringing WiFi to your garden building

When others are only starting to think about a garden room, you’re already prepared. If you’re planning to install the garden room yourself, familiarise yourself with common mistakes made when building a summer house.

Summary

Yes, winter is the wrong time for building. But it’s absolutely the right time for buying.

You get a better price and a finished garden room at just the right time – when the sun is shining and the garden is blooming. Why wait until spring when everyone else is ordering too?

Ready to take advantage of your winter discount? Let’s plan your dream garden building today – and it’ll be ready when the flowers start blooming.

Call for a free consultation: 020 3807 0369 or email: info@summerhouse24.co.uk