Garden Rooms St Albans
Bespoke Garden Rooms Designed for Every Need
Looking to Create Your Perfect Garden Space?
We are St Albans’ trusted experts in bespoke garden rooms and buildings.
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Why Choose Us for Your Garden Room Project?
CJ Smiths is a trusted choice for homeowners in St Albans looking to create bespoke garden rooms. With over 14 years of experience, we’ve delivered stylish, highly insulated garden buildings tailored to a wide range of needs, from home offices to studios.
Our reputation in St Albans is built on customer recommendations, attention to detail, and projects completed to a high standard. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on clear communication, reliable timelines, and creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
When you choose CJ Smiths, you’re choosing a team dedicated to building garden rooms that fit perfectly into your home and lifestyle.
Our Garden Room Process
We use a 3 step process to design and build your perfect outdoor space. To see the full post of this garden room, please click here.
01. Foundations
We prepare the area, build a frame, and pour a smooth, level concrete base. Once set, it’s inspected to ensure durability.
02. Structure
We construct each building by hand using wood or brick, ensuring a solid, long-lasting structure tailored to your needs.
03. Completed
After the structure is complete, we fit custom fixtures and finishes. You inspect the final build, and we sign it off with a warranty.
How Much Does a Garden Room Cost?
The cost of a garden room depends on factors like size, design, and materials. Whether you’re planning a garden office, studio, or multipurpose space, we tailor each project to your budget and requirements.
Typical costs can vary based on features like insulation, heating, and electrics. A bespoke garden room is an investment that adds value to your property and creates a perfect year-round space.
For an accurate quote, we’ll visit your site to assess your needs and provide a tailored proposal.
Our Benefits We Offer You
01
Advice
With over 14 years of experience, we provide expert guidance to deliver your visision.
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Flexibility
We tailor each project to your budget, offering bespoke options to suit your needs.
03
Management
From initial design to final completion, we manage every stage to ensure a smooth process.
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Guarantee
All our garden rooms come with a workmanship guarantee for your peace of mind.
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What Our Clients
Say About Us?
Feel free to read more about what our previous clients have said regarding us designing and building their vision.
HK Buono2023-06-22 Had my garden renovation nicely done. Staff are attentive, sincere, efficient and knowledgeable. Able to answer to all my doubts and give constructive advice when facing contingent issues. They also clean up the place at the end of the project, no follow up cleaning needed. One good builder with integrity, knowledge, expertise and efficiency. Will definitely call them up for my next project. Highly recommended. Deepak Anand2023-06-03 Assigning Craig to manage our life long dream of creating a big kitchen/living room (90sqm) was one of the best decisions we ever made. We got in touch with Craig 1 year in advance of works commencing and from the get go Craig scheduled an initial meeting to discuss our plans. Leaving the meeting Craig gave us new ideas and put no pressure on signing and was happy to work around us. Having visited several existing projects and received great customer feedback, we knew Craig was the builder for us as the quality of work was just exemplary. Craig saved us 5K by urging us to allow him to project manage the build and true to his word, he was on onsite multiple times per day, making sure everything was perfect. Along the way, we did encounter some problems, due to the existing condition of the garden but Craig always had a plan to work around them and not change designs with little or no change in cost. Craigs team are highly skilled, clean and respectful. They always tidied and locked up at the end of each day which left us worry free. One great trait about Craig; he treats his jobs like his own home and if he’s not happy with it, the project does not move to the next stage. It is no wonder he is respected in St Albans as a 5star builder. We will 100% be onboarding Craig again to do our 2nd story and driveway in the future. A big thankyou to Craig and his excellent team. Hannah Franco2023-06-02 Craig and his guys did some work in our garden for us and completely transformed it. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of work. The guys working for Craig were polite, punctual and respectful. I will be going back to Craig for our next house project. Siddika Walji2023-06-02 Thanks Craig for creating a beautiful outbuilding at the back of our garden. It looks stunning! Rebecca Hopkins2023-06-02 In the last couple of years we have used CJ Smiths to build us a house from scratch and also to completely renovate and extend our current home. We have been absolutely delighted with the service we have received and have recommended CJ Smiths to many friends and family. Craig and all of his team are professional, friendly and trustworthy and my family have always been pleased to have them working in our home. They are extremely tidy and mindful when working in a home with children, so we’ve never had to worry about any sharp edges/power tools being left around for little people to find! We have also never had to worry about builder’s bad language around the kids as they are all family men and are a pleasure to have around. The jobs have always been finished to a high standard and Craig is completely transparent when it comes to timings, costs, payment schedules and any delays that might crop up due to unforeseen circumstances like weather etc. The team works quickly and efficiently and you will actually miss them when they’re gone!!! Especially Terry the chippie who is completely wonderful and will even make a fuss of your dog and let it out for you if you need him to! 100% recommend CJ Smiths to anyone! Natalie Atkins2023-06-02 We have used Craig and his team for 3 home-renovation projects now, the last of which being July 2022 - we are looking forward to the team completing a 2-storey side extension for us later this year. - Trustworthy This is number one for us. They do what they say when they say they will do it and at the price agreed. Additional costs were extras added on / changed by us during the project. - Friendly Craig and his team have all been friendly and a pleasure to have in the property. They are polite and respectful and we are comfortable with them (especially as we have young children around). - Tidy The team tidy up at the end of each day and leave tools safely out the way. - Quality Work completed by Craig, his team & contractors has been to a high standard and where there has been a snag list, minor issues have been addressed promptly. -Communication Craig is available to us throughout each project by WhatsApp or phone. It helps having a central person to coordinate with all parties. Robert Quinn2023-06-02 Highly recommended… We recently used CJ Smiths for an extension and full house renovation. From the first meeting, to completing the project, we found Craig and his team absolutely faultless. The project was on time but for unavoidable weather delays. There were also no surprises from a budget perspective. Anything that required an “extra” or a design change was met with a pragmatic response and always a mutually agreeable way of resolving - refreshing in a world where most things are viewed as a problem. Nothing was too much hassle for the CJ Smiths team, who always went above and beyond to ensure we were kept informed of every small change or decision that needed to be made. We even mildly miss the busy house when everyone was on site. A huge thank you to the entire CJ Smiths team - we are delighted with the end result and would highly recommend them to anyone embarking on a renovation. Philip Tam2023-06-02 CJ Smiths is a great choice for anyone looking for quality workmanship and friendly service. They pay attention to every detail and deliver excellent results. Their prices are also very reasonable for the value they provide. I was very satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone. CJ Smiths is the best in the business! 👍🏼 dale Anthony2023-06-02 Great service - very reliable friendly builders! We had our garden room built in St Albans by Cjsmiths, we found that the level of advice and service was a cut above the builders we have used in the past. During the planning phase, they answered all of our concerns and together we were able to plan and create the perfect space we wanted. The team were very polite and respectful during the build, cleaning up the site daily and treating our home and garden like it was their own! We are incredibly happy with the final result, it was completed on time and to a very high standard. We highly recommend Cjsmiths to anyone looking for builders in St Albans! Thanks Ryan Smith2023-06-02 Outstanding job! Craig and his team completed an loft conversion for us at the beginning of this year and we couldn't be happier. We were so impressed by his level of professionalism from the very start. He managed our expectations and gave us a realistic timeline for the loft conversion to be completed, which ended up being very close to his estimate. We highly recommend C J Smiths for anyone looking for a loft conversion or building work in general. We will definitely be using C J Smiths again in the future. Great job!
FAQ'S
If you have questions that still need to be answered, please email us. We would be happy to assist you!
Q: What can a garden room be used for?
A: Garden rooms are highly versatile and can be designed for a range of uses, such as garden offices, home gyms, studios, or even a space for entertaining. Each garden room is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring it’s perfect for year-round use.
Q: Will I need planning permission for a garden room building in the UK?
A: Most garden rooms fall under permitted development and don’t require planning permission. However, larger garden buildings or those in restricted areas may need approval. We’ll guide you through the process if necessary.
Q: How much value does a garden room add?
A: A garden room can add significant value to your property, with many homeowners seeing returns of up to 1.5 times the cost of the project. It’s a cost-effective way to create extra space and boost your home’s appeal.
Q: Are garden rooms suitable for the winter?
A: Yes, our garden rooms are highly insulated and designed for year-round use. Features like heating and double glazing ensure your space stays warm and comfortable, even during the colder months.
Q: Can I have a completely bespoke space?
A: Absolutely. We specialize in bespoke garden rooms, creating designs that suit your lifestyle, property, and budget. From layout to finishes, every detail is tailored to your preferences.
Q: How long does it take to install a garden room?
A: The installation time depends on the size and complexity of the project. On average, a garden room takes 3–6 weeks to complete, including site preparation and finishing touches.