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Contact Info:
James Parker
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3HR
United Kingdom
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3HR
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£5,000 - £25,000
Costs depend on design, whether the timber building is standard or bespoke, materials used and size.
Costs depend on design, whether the timber building is standard or bespoke, materials used and size.
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We have many years of experience and are very adept at understanding Customer requirements in terms of building use, budget and design.
Garden Retreat specialise in consulting with you the Customer. We will visit your home with various samples, designs and manufactured options depending on the type and design of building you require. We will also advise you on base options and discuss with you any planning or building regulations you may need to observe.
We have particular expertise in bespoke timber buildings to suit your exact requirements and have been selected by a number of Timber Building Manufacturers around the United Kingdom to act on their behalf as consultants. Alternatively we can offer a range of manufacturers if you contact us directly, ensuring we can provide you with a range of unbiased options.
Garden Retreat focus specifically on Garden Offices, Home Offices, Log Cabins, Timber Garages, Timber Storage Solutions, Work Rooms, Farm Shops, Timber Retail Units, Timber Retail Kiosks, Pavilions, Club Houses and Village Halls.
The buildings can be delivered & installed throughout the UK, we have a virtual show site which showcases a vast range of successful completed projects. If you wish to view a particular type of building we have selected customers in your area who would be happy to show you their installation.
All our installers and tradespeople have been carefully selected to ensure a reliable and high quality service. The additional services we can provide includes Business Finance, Planning Support, structural base-laying and installation.
If you require a free no obligation home survey or quotation or would just like some advice please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are happy to discuss you requirements UK wide and can provide home surveys & visits in Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Kent, although we do consult across the UK.
Services Provided
Conservatory Design & Installation, Decking Installation, Gazebo Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Shed Design & Building
Areas Served
Christchurch, Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire, London, Sussex, Devons Road, Wiltshire
Awards
Best of Houzz 2017
28 Projects for Garden Retreat
North Baddesley, Hampshire
Mr & Mrs F - North Baddesley, Hampshire 2.5m High, Cedar Clad Curved Roof Office
13 photos
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London
Ms R - Crystal Palace, London, 4.0m x 2.8m Contemporary Garden Office
4 photos
Chesterton, Oxfordshire
Mr M – Chesterton, Oxon – 12ft x 20ft Single Timber Feather Edge Garage
8 photos
South Wonston, Hampshire
Mr & Mrs P - South Wonston, Hampshire 3.6m x 3.7m x 2.5m High, Cedar Clad Curved
5 photos
West Monkton, Somerset
West Monkton, Somerset, 20ft x 40ft Quadruple Timber Garage
15 photos
Wootton, Bedford
Mr M - Wooton, Bedfordshire, 20ft Wide x 20ft Deep Double Timber Garage
11 photos
London, Greater London
Mr P, London, 3.8m x 2.4m x 2.5m High, Cedar Clad Contemporary Garden Office
7 photos
Crowle, Worcestershire
The Community Farm Shop At Crowle, Crowle, Worcestershire.
9 photos
Totnes, Devon
Totnes, Devon, 9.0m x 4.2m Kensington Garden Room with Cedral Clad
10 photos
Christchurch, Dorset
Mr P - Christchurch, Dorset -2.5m High, Cedar Garden Room with uPVC Windows
2 photos
Charmouth, Dorset
Mr & Mrs W - Charmouth, Dorset 2.5m High, Cedar Clad Utility Room
17 photos
Staines, Surrey, UK
Staines-Upon-Thames, Middlesex, 19ft wide x 18ft Deep Double Timber Garage
17 photos
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20 Reviews for Garden Retreat
4.8|20 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0
Paul Davies
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Client
We chose Garden Retreat to install a stand-alone custom garage build in the summer of 2020. Having researched various local options we decided to use James and his team because of the customisable choices with the size of the building, and the different finishes available. We chose the cedar door and roof options with a feathered-edge cladding and the end result is great. From the start of the project right through to the end there was no delay in communications and answers to the many questions we had were answered promptly. The building itself went up very quickly and we are pleased with the quality and sturdiness of the garage. Thanks again and we have already recommended the team to friends and family.
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C. Harrington
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Client
We have found the Garden Retreat team easy to work with - they are clear as to what will be provided in their building and their team members are friendly and hard working.
We changed the design during the process, and they discussed the details and continued to adjust their quote, to ensure that the correct specification was being provided for the building's needs.
The final product - a meeting room in a community garden - was delivered, and we are pleased with the result. The quality of finish is high, and all of the work was completed to a very good standard.
8 October, 2020
Comment from Garden Retreat:
Thank you for the positive testimonial it was a pleasure to work with you.
HU-345654312
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Client
We are very pleased with our garden room, working with James Parker from my initial email for a quote through all the planning of the nitty gritty details and to completion was very easy. He always responded promptly, either by email or phone call. He was very supportive when we were having trouble with builders getting the base ready. We went and viewed one in Bournemouth prior to committing which was very helpful.
23 June, 2020
Comment from Garden Retreat:
Thank you for your review, the building looks great and the inside looks very cosy!
M S
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Client
Garden Retreat supplied and installed a 10x6m timber framed garage for me in 2016 and I am as happy with it now as I was then. I contacted James Parker again in 2019 for an extension and he supplied me with elevation drawings and the design for planning purposes. I then reduced the size of the extension and that warranted the use of local labour to build the extension. James nevertheless offered to supply the build materials to match the existing build.
Garden Retreat has supported me throughout with a high level of customer support. As I said in my 2016 review the finished product is of a high quality and appearance.
5 November, 2019
Comment from Garden Retreat:
Thank you for the positive and supportive review, good luck for the future!
Debbie Flood
Relationship
Client
Very pleased with our new contemporary garden office, James managed our installation with a great deal of professionalism and care. Communication and quality of work were excellent and the site was left very clean and tidy after the work was finished
16 September, 2019
Craig Mathews
Relationship
Client
Would I recommend Garden Retreat, in a word 'yes', James visited twice to ensure I was comfortable with the new garage, From the very competitive offer to the professional installation team I would recommend this company. An excellent quality garage at a reasonable price, I couldn't be more pleased.
12 September, 2019
Jonny Headband
Relationship
Client
James and Garden Retreat provided a fantastic service from start to finish. They recently built and installed a beautiful bespoke garden office/living space in our back garden. We are delighted with it!
The customer service provided was also truly bespoke. James came to visit us several times throughout the process and was very responsive via telephone and email at any time. He provided really practical, common sense advice and we never felt like we were being sold anything at all.
The building is beautiful - the bespoke design means it fits perfectly in our space and feels like it has been there for years! The cedar cladding and grey PVC windows/doors really add a touch of class. Internally the vinyl flooring provides a very nice finish.
Importantly also, James and the team that installed the building were respectful, friendly and genuinely nice people.
We can highly recommend James and Garden Retreat for customer service and high quality craftsmanship.
6 September, 2019
Comment from Garden Retreat:
Thank you for the great review, we are glad you are happy, this project was a pleasure to be involved in. Regards, James.
sj_barlow
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Client
We were looking to replace an old block construction double garage and wanted something more in keeping with its surroundings, so we opted for a timber framed building. Having searched online we came across Garden Retreat and soon got chatting with James. He was a delight to work with, very knowledgeable and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. We upgraded the spec with a cedar roof and doors and are thoroughly pleased with the end result, it looks great! Great quality and went up in just two days, all too agreed schedules and budgets. James also helped us out by putting us in contact with another company to assist with the demolition of the old building and base preparation for the new. We went with his recommendation and again, the guys were great.
We are extremely pleased with our new garage and would thoroughly recommend Garden Retreat, great quality and a great service!
2 February, 2017
Stuart Pugh
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Client
Garden Retreat installed a home office for us (including laying of the concrete base). The project was undertaken at the agreed time and there were no hidden or additional costs.
We are very happy with the end result; an excellent office space that is comfortable to work in and looks good.
Garden Retreat were highly professional and helpful. A pleasure to deal with.
13 January, 2017
kpeachman
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Client
James and the team at Garden Retreat have been great - I was not certain what I wanted and when I thought I did I then changed my mind (on several occasions). They fulfilled all promises, were flexible and provided a very good quality product at a price which could not be matched.
I now have an attractive garden building which for me will provide office and storage space.
I am happy , very happy and so are my neighbours!
18 November, 2016
g8vcr
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Client
I contacted Garden Retreat as I wanted to have my own beauty salon at home. Being clear about what I wanted Garden Retreat were able to satisfy all my needs including budget and design They also came up with some further ideas enabling me to maximise the space and end up with a fabulous contemporary salon which is a great place to work, not only for myself but also a relaxing environment for my clients. I would highly recommend Garden Retreat’s service.
8 November, 2016
Winks
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Client
James at Garden Retreat was a true professional and understood straight from the start what we wanted to achieve in building a garden room containing a home gym. His knowledge and experience helped enormously. The room was built on a hill with difficult access but that was not a problem for Garden Retreat. We are so pleased with the end result and it is in keeping with the rest of the house. I would highly recommend James at Garden Retreat.
24 October, 2016
Commented: insulationHi, 75mm Celotex in the floor and ceiling and 50mm in the walls. Brushed ply on the walls, ply on the ceiling and floor and externally clad with Cedral Weatherboard.
30 October, 2016
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