Size Guides/6×4m Garden Room

6×4m Garden Room

Premium Garden Room for Ambitious Projects

6m × 4m
24m² floor area
6–8 weekends

Overview

At 24m², the 6×4m is a proper room that rivals many spare bedrooms. This size opens up possibilities for commercial use, large studios, or multi-function spaces.

What it's great for

Hair or beauty salon
Physiotherapy or treatment room
Large home office with meeting room
Multi-use family room

Furniture & layout

At this size you can genuinely divide the space — a reception area and treatment room, or a working zone and a comfortable seating area. The 4m depth adds a sense of proper roominess.

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Floor plan (not to scale)

Planning permission

At 24m², you will almost certainly need building regulations approval for structural, insulation, and electrical work. Some councils may also require planning permission depending on your property — always check.

Build timeline

6–8 weekends. This is a serious build and benefits from having a helper for frame-raising day.

Key materials

  • ~120 linear metres of 4×2 CLS timber
  • 24m² of EPDM roofing membrane
  • 26 sheets of 18mm OSB
  • 24m² of PIR insulation
  • 48 linear metres of cladding

For exact quantities and a full materials list, see the Build Pack.

Estimated DIY cost

Standard spec, with electrics — materials only

Your DIY Cost Estimate

Materials only — does not include your time

Foundation & base£1,080
Timber frame£1,320
Insulation£600
External cladding£960
Interior lining£480
Roofing£1,200
Flooring£360
Windows & doors£1,650
Electrics£650
Your DIY total£8,300
Professional quote (estimate)£22,825
You save by doing it yourself£14,525

Professional cost is an estimate based on typical UK contractor rates (approx. 2.75× materials). Actual quotes will vary.

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