Summerhouses

A summerhouse is a glazed timber building that gives you a sheltered spot in the garden. You could use yours as a hobby or craft room, a quiet place to read, or somewhere to entertain friends and family.

Our apex summerhouses have a high, pitched roof with plenty of headroom inside, and a traditional look. The Maine and our corner and side shed models have a pent roof, a single sloping roof with a sleek, modern look, and the Helios has a curved roof. A corner summerhouse fits neatly into the corner of your garden, leaving more of it free.

If you need storage, choose a model with a side shed. The Maine Summerhouse with Patio Area adds a sheltered area outside, the Wessex has a sheltered veranda, and the Contemporary Summerhouse with Side Shed has bi-folding doors.

Our smallest summerhouse is the 7 x 5 Bournemouth, and our widest is the 18 x 6 Maine Summerhouse with Patio Area. Size names are approximate, so if you need exact measurements before you order, our team will be happy to help.

Measure your space before you order, and leave clear space all the way round the building, so it can be put up safely and air can move around it.

Planning rules depend on your property and where you live, and they differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so please check with your local planning office before you order.

A firm, level base is essential. It should be at least as big as the building's footprint and square at the corners, so both diagonals measure the same. Concrete or paving slabs work well, and on some sizes you can add a wooden base to your order. Our guides show you how to build a wooden shed base or a paving slab base.

Yes. Home installation by our expert installers is available at extra cost on every summerhouse, as an add-on to your order. Before we book your installation date, you'll need a firm, level base ready. If you'd rather build it yourself, the instructions are on each product page, and it is a two-person job.

You can, but our summerhouses are not insulated, so the temperature inside follows the weather outside. For a room that suits year-round use, look at our insulated garden rooms.

Once it is built, apply a good quality timber treatment or top coat to the outside, and a fresh coat every year is recommended. You can add a wood stain and protector to your order. Once a year, check the roof for damage and keep leaves and plants clear of the base so air can circulate. Our maintenance guide has more.

A summerhouse has 12mm tongue and groove walls and pre-fitted glazing, so it suits relaxing and hobbies in the warmer months. A log cabin is built from thicker interlocking logs. The right choice for you depends on how and when you plan to use it.

Yes, we're happy to help. Call us on 01636 821 135 (Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00), email websales@waltons.co.uk or fill out the form on our Contact page.

See our delivery information, installation information and guarantee information pages.