What we do
When a homeowner in Winchester or one of the surrounding villages submits an enquiry, it's passed to a local installer who covers that area. That installer then contacts the homeowner directly to discuss the project, and any conversation about design, pricing and timing happens between the homeowner and the installer, not through this site.
How this site is funded
The site is free for homeowners to use. It's funded by a referral fee that a participating installer may pay when an enquiry is passed to them, rather than by charging homeowners directly.
Why use a referral site
Rather than searching for and contacting several installers individually, homeowners can submit one enquiry and have it matched to a local installer covering their specific village or town. It's still worth getting more than one written quote before deciding who to go with.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the company that builds the garden room?+
No. This site connects homeowners with a separate, local installer who carries out the work directly.
Does it cost anything to use this site?+
No, using the site to submit an enquiry is free for homeowners.
Services
Useful local links
- Winchester City Council – Do I need planning permission — Winchester City Council's guidance on when planning permission is required for householder projects, including outbuildings.
- Winchester City Council – Check if you are within the South Downs National Park — A tool to check whether a specific address falls within the South Downs National Park boundary, which changes the relevant planning authority.
- Winchester City Council – Building control — Winchester City Council's building control service, relevant to groundwork and services for larger garden buildings.
- Planning Portal – Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden buildings and outbuildings, including height and coverage limits.
- South Downs National Park Authority – Planning applications — The planning authority for addresses that fall within the South Downs National Park boundary, including parts of the villages east of Winchester.
- Test Valley Borough Council – Planning permission and pre-application advice — The relevant planning authority for Stockbridge, which sits within the Test Valley district rather than Winchester.