Summerhouses
Our bespoke timber Summerhouses combine classic style with modern durability. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to read, a garden office, or an elegant entertaining space, each Summerhouse is built to order in the UK using premium pressure-treated timber.
What is a Summerhouse?
A Summerhouse is a stylish timber garden building designed to offer a comfortable indoor-outdoor space for relaxation, hobbies, or entertaining. Ours feature a distinctive gable-fronted roof and an optional front canopy, creating a timeless design that suits any garden size or style.
Why Choose a Chart Summerhouse?
Our Summerhouses are built to last, combining traditional craftsmanship with the flexibility to suit your lifestyle. You can choose the size, layout, cladding style, roof finish, and optional extras to make it truly your own. From cosy reading corners to open-plan entertaining spaces, your Summerhouse can be whatever you need it to be.
Unique Selling Points
Designed with beauty and function in mind, our Summerhouses offer:
- Classic gable-fronted design with optional canopy.
- Crafted in the UK since 1994 with expert joinery.
- Pressure-treated timbers for durability.
- Double-glazed French doors and window as standard.
- Customisable sizes, layouts, and finishes.
- Optional insulation for all-season use.
- Five-year workmanship guarantee.
Popular Uses for a Summerhouse
- Relaxing garden retreat.
- Garden office or studio.
- Hobby or craft space.
- Outdoor dining room.
- Pool house.
- Guest room.
Sizes & Options
We can build your Summerhouse to fit your garden and needs. Options include:
- Canopy removal for a sleeker profile.
- Additional or larger windows.
- Alternative door styles.
- Wall and floor insulation.
- Roof tile colour upgrades.
Specifications & Materials
Each Summerhouse is constructed using high-quality materials and timber to ensure they withstand the British weather for many years.
- Structure: 100mm x 50mm prepared timber framing, pressure treated.
- Cladding: 19mm x 125mm Shiplap (optional Weatherboard or Loglap).
- Roof: Black Onduvilla tiles or black felt tiles, with optional brown, red, or green upgrade.
- Doors : French double-glazed doors.
- Window: Double-glazed timer window with option to add further windows
- Canopy: 600mm gable-front canopy (optional removal).
- Weatherproofing: Eco-breather membrane; soffit and fascia to all sides.
Is delivery and installation available for Summerhouses nationwide?
Yes, we deliver and install across much of the UK, with DIY kits also available.
Can I change where the windows are placed in my Summerhouse?
Certainly - layouts are fully customisable. If you’d like help choosing options or adapting the building to suit your space, our team is always happy to advise.
What security features are included with a Summerhouse?
In short, doors have a five-lever mortice lock, and all glazing is toughened.
Can my Summerhouse match my home’s paint colour?
Yes, the pressure-treated timbers can be painted or stained to your preference.
Can I choose different roofing materials for my Summerhouse?
Absolutely - we offer Onduvilla tiles, cedar tiles and felt tiles in a choice of colours. We can even prepare the roof for clay tiling.
Can the canopy on a Summerhouse be removed?
That’s no problem - we can supply your Summerhouse with or without the canopy.
Do I need planning permission for a Summerhouse?
In short, many Summerhouses fall under permitted development, but always check with your local planning authority.
Can a Summerhouse be used in winter?
Yes, we offer both insulated flooring and insualted walls to help retain heat so you can enjoy your summerhouse year-round.
Built on trust and made to last; our garden buildings are the time-tested and proven choice for generations
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