DIY Garden Room - Full Build in Under 15 minutes + Project Cost

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For a full breakdown of garden room costs click here: thediyfix.com/garden-room-mat...
Also, would anyone like plans?
If enough people ask for them, I may create more detailed garden room plans to follow and build your own.
In this video watch as I build my own DIY garden room from start to finish in under 15 minutes. This covers everything from laying the concrete base, building the walls and roof, all the way to finishing of the cladding.
This entire project took me roughly 7 weeks and was full of jobs I have never done before. Due to this, I honestly believe that building a garden room is an achievable goal for any decent DIY’er, as long as you are prepared to do the research and put in the work.
90% of this garden room was built on my own and there were very few jobs where I really needed any help. In fact, I personally believe I could have done 100% without any assistance if I needed to.
I really hope you enjoy the build, and I would love to hear what you think in the comments below.

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@thediyfix 6 місяців тому

For a full breakdown of of this DIY garden room costs click here: thediyfix.com/garden-room-materials-download/ Also, would anyone like plans? If enough people ask in the comments, I will create more detailed garden room plans to follow and build your own.

@KamalAhmed-tp1zc 5 місяців тому

Let's get a design plan, size and cost....❤

@KamalAhmed-tp1zc 5 місяців тому

I would love to see

@RestoringNumberFour 3 місяці тому

Plans would be amazing!

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

@@RestoringNumberFour I am considering putting some together. However, to do it right would take quite a bit of work. So I would probably have to charge a small fee for the plans. Im just not sure if there is enough demand

@jamieoddie254 3 місяці тому

@@thediyfix I was actually looking on ebay for some plans for somethung similar, I wouldnt mind paying a asmall fee for plans / instructions.

@davidthomas6566 2 місяці тому

I built one a year ago now and I'm telling you guys it's one of the best things I've done , sometimes men just need to have a beer , listen to some music or just quiet time by them selves. And other times have friends and family round,, mine has already given me great memories.. Just pick up the shovel and do it...

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

100% agreed 👍🏻

@AR12341 Місяць тому

I'm yearning for a cave to call my own, your comment has inspired me.

@4773mark Місяць тому

Hi couldn’t see if you included a warm roof 🤔

@swilson94 2 місяці тому

Wow as if he did that in 15 minutes, must be a record. Respect mate.

@AC_Milan1899 3 місяці тому

Smashed it bro. You've inspired me to break out the shovel.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Do it mate, you wont regret it. Good luck 👍

@rexim3530 7 місяців тому

Top job, im doing pretty much the same thing right now. Used your videos as reference for most of my build. Thanks

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Glad I could help mate that is really cool. I would love to see some pics of your build 👍

@DavideFortuna 7 місяців тому

I did the same in the same period! Same knowledge, same approach, similar size! Fantastic job!

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thats Awesome Davide. Can I ask what you use your garden room for?

@DavideFortuna 7 місяців тому

@@thediyfix Sure! We recently moved and I needed a place to mess with woodworking. So I built a nice little workshop. www.youtube.com/@dfwoodworks

@Smithb83 7 місяців тому

Yeah great job, good info, enjoyed watching. Think you struck the balance of quality/cost really well. You'll enjoy that room for years to come 👌🏻😎

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thanks mate, I’m definitely enjoying the room, currently using as a gym. 💪🏻

@Petertronic 7 місяців тому

I really enjoyed watching this build, very inspiring!

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thanks mate I really enjoyed doing it and sharing it here on youtube

@gretchenburton7184 2 місяці тому

Beautiful. Love everything you've done!!! Great results❤

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thank you! Glad you liked it

@qwert54321qaz 3 місяці тому

Well done, made it look easy!

@tommotube 3 місяці тому

Mate, that's nicer then my house! Hope to be in a position where I can do something like this in the future

@philparker7851 3 місяці тому

Absolutely smashing job mate. Well done.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks Philip

@deefer66 3 місяці тому

Loveley work .. nicely put together .. the build video and info 👍

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks, glad you liked it

@user-zw4oy1cz1c 3 місяці тому

Thanks. Super series of videos. Very informative & clear.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Glad you like them mate

@KamalAhmed-tp1zc 5 місяців тому

Like the job and concept putting cost together. Amazing

@thediyfix 5 місяців тому

Glad you like it!

@louisqoo 2 місяці тому

This is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

You are very welcome!

@antwonefernandez7554 3 місяці тому

Fantastic room, work and video. Great stuff. I wish I had done an epdm roof on mine. Enjoy your nw room.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks, you too!

@davidsneddon2242 7 місяців тому

First class mate, excellent can do attitude Carl.

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thanks for the compliment David

@shortfuse7839 3 місяці тому

That's brilliant what a great job

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thank you very much! Glad you liked it

@ginaroche2223 27 днів тому

Wow you did an amazing job. This was so interesting and inspiring to watch. I want one just like it in my yard.

@thediyfix 27 днів тому

Go for it!

@scottmckean4611 3 місяці тому

Well done bud cracking job looks the part so it does you must be well pleased with the end result..

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Yeah, Im very happy with it Scott

@johnkearns4790 2 місяці тому

You did a fantastic job you cod Di this for a living thanks wish I had one of these

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks for the compliment John. Glad you enjoyed the video

@davidcooper8804 3 місяці тому

Thank you for sharing. Has given me the inspiration to have ago. Thank You.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Your welcome David. Make sure to get the full breakdown of materials and tools at the following link. I may also be adding some plans in the near future : thediyfix.com/garden-room-tools-and-materials/

@tim_tim_tim 2 місяці тому

Great video - really useful information and very helpful cost breakdown.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tonkysue207 3 місяці тому

Beautiful job.well done.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks @tonkysue207

@flyingbanana444 7 місяців тому

Nice Build Fella 👍👍

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thanks mate 👍

@MrDazthaman 3 місяці тому

Solid content pal... Appreciate the full cost breakdown.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Your welcome mate, glad you liked it

@simoncherwell 3 місяці тому

Thanks for making the video, really interesting and useful.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Glad it was helpful!

@SteveMonk1956 7 місяців тому

Lovely job 🙂

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Cheers Steve

@helvymarkus3917 2 місяці тому

I m inspired to try ...well done .

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

You can do it mate 👍

@lukepeacham9663 4 місяці тому

Excellent tutorial thanks 🙏

@thediyfix 4 місяці тому

You're welcome! Luke glad you enjoyed it

@martinmilleruk 9 днів тому

This is brilliant, thank you, really, really helpful!

@thediyfix 4 дні тому

Thanks Martin and your very welcome. Im glad you enjoyed it

@rajfell 2 місяці тому

You have better isolation than most British homes 😂. Good job 👏

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Haha, that’s true mate. Better than our house

@jringler.medien Місяць тому

Americans crying in the corner with their cardboard houses🤣🤣

@RestoringNumberFour 3 місяці тому

THis is amazing, thanks so much for sharing! Inspired us to do the same soon!

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Your welcome mate

@delocon36 3 місяці тому

Great video, fabulous job

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks glad you liked it

@JohnHavord 7 місяців тому

Great job.

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thanks John, glad you liked it

@LegoR0bot Місяць тому

I have two feet for hands, but this was really enjoyable to watch, cracking result! Looks brilliant. 🎉

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Haha, glad you enjoyed it

@Nick-Antoniou Місяць тому

Fantastic job, well done!

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Thanks Nick

@djmarcos69 Місяць тому

Looks amazing.

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Thanks mate

@dave_cpt 2 місяці тому

I have severe garden room envy. 😁 Great job!

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Haha thanks Dave 😂

@earlofnythe 3 місяці тому

Nice job mate, envious 👍

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks 👍

@andychapman3100 2 місяці тому

Fantastic job!

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thank you very much Andy

@ricardo1950 2 місяці тому

Looks great . Thanks for the info

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

No problem 👍

@barneybloke1 2 місяці тому

What an excellent build and video's. This is exactly what I would like to build, hopefully this year, gym. Would love some plans.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

I am creating plans at the minute. If you want updating sign up to the email list here: thediyfix.com/garden-room-tools-and-materials/

@BlackOmegaUK 2 місяці тому

I realy enjoyed watching that. Thanks very much.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Glad you enjoyed it Gareth

@Joseppiii-kp6es 3 місяці тому

Excellent job

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks for the visit

@chrissimms-mg8ov 3 місяці тому

Lovely job!

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Glad you like it!

@tipswithmoruf6503 2 місяці тому

Amazing job you have done here, mate. You have inspired me to do the same.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Go for it mate. One of the best things I ve done in ages. Using it as a gym and loving it

@MowerMan 7 місяців тому

Hi mate I gave you a mention on my community tab, hope it helps. Really enjoyed the build. Looking forward to the cat vid. See you at AG next May

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Awesome thank you mate. Yeah i'll be there, see you in May 👍

@Goatsmilkuk Місяць тому

That's a really nice build. I'm looking at various options myself. Also tempted to use a shipping container for the structure and clad it on the outside in wood.

@thediyfix Місяць тому

A shipping container would be interestng

@DavidMartin-ym2te Місяць тому

Business round my way has used a shipping container for a rental bike business and clad the outside in wood. Looks nice. Worth thinking about.

@LogicPak Місяць тому

Looks really good man.

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Thanks mate

@Bart-Did-it 3 місяці тому

Very smart bro more than enough to be very proud of yourself ~ Carpenter

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks mate

@alanedwards2217 8 днів тому

Quality. 👏

@thediyfix 4 дні тому

Thanks Alan, glad you liked it

@thegoodraj 2 місяці тому

Great video! Great build!

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thnaks mate, glad you liked it

@GLP_Aquatics Місяць тому

Thank you for sharing

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Your welcome, Im glad you enjoyed it

@pusheen_playz7172 3 місяці тому

Great job. Bit of hard work saved you thousands . Just shows that you shouldn’t be afraid to have a go yourself (with a bit of research)

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Very true

@jamesmozzy 3 місяці тому

Fantastic job. well done

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks James, glay you liked it

@jamesmozzy 3 місяці тому

No problem@@thediyfix . Can i ask a quick question. I'm about to do a 14ft by 14ft garden office and i was wondering if you can settle an issue i've been having. i was wanting to do a cement base but then the cost of it seemed way too much so i saw a ton of videos on youtube where the do the formwork and then use compacted stone ( 3/4 shale i think or aggregate) as a shed base. Can you tell me if that is a terrible idea ? do you see any issues with using that method instead of just a concrete base? any advice would be awesome.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

@@jamesmozzy I wouldnt like to advise on that type of base. The truth is I honestly dont know if that would be ok. What I will say is my base cost £383.18. This included ballast, cement, hardcore, hiring a mixer, and buying timber to create the formwork. I mixed it myself and this was far cheaper than having the concrete delivered.

@fawzikamil4861 2 місяці тому

good job bro congratulations.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks a lot

@LawnRight 2 місяці тому

One of my customers has a garden room.. its prob about 3 or 4 times the size of this but its incredible.. pool table, bar, proper loo, entertainment area

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Sounds awesome

@paul-fk7de 3 місяці тому

Wow what an amazing job 👏 wish I could have something like this ❤

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks for the compliment Paul. Glad you liked it

@paul-fk7de 3 місяці тому

@@thediyfix liked and subscribed 👍

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

much appreciated mate

@o.g.bwoodwork 3 місяці тому

Awesome stuff!

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@hamwallet21 3 місяці тому

Class 👏👏, would love to see the plans if possible

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks Gareth, Im starting some plans for this shortly. Click here to be notified when they are ready: thediyfix.com/garden-room-tools-and-materials/

@jaeseopark729 2 місяці тому

great work

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thank you

@ric0816 2 місяці тому

Great video. I am a professional painter and decorator and used osmo products many times. UV clear won't last too long. It needs topping up every other year especially on South facing side.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks for the tips Ric, the back is south facing so I suspect this will fade fastest

@ProfessionalPainterDecorator 3 місяці тому

That looks really smart.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Cheers mate

@ProfessionalPainterDecorator 3 місяці тому

@@thediyfix I want one now and make it a studio to film in, instead of my garage and my car stuck outside lol

@harrypalmer6228 2 місяці тому

Nice job!

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks Harry

@tommyair7 3 місяці тому

you are a legend

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks Tommy, thats very kind

@denisconor648 3 місяці тому

Great stuff

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks Denis

@KamalAhmed-tp1zc 5 місяців тому

Would also be nice to have a video for door preparation and install

@thediyfix 5 місяців тому

Yeah its a shame mate i wish I got it on video

@theeuropeancyclepaths8206 2 місяці тому

Great job 👍

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Cheers mate

@4i04 3 місяці тому

Thanks.

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Your welcome 👍

@davekosztan4641 2 місяці тому

nice job 👏

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks Dave 😁

@mickwalsh7915 Місяць тому

Great job. Looks fantastic. Have you done a video to show what you did with the interior decor

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Yes I have there are about 19 videos in total going over each part of the build

@Dadandtheboys 22 дні тому

Good video 👍🏻👍🏻

@thediyfix 22 дні тому

Thanks mate

@RaplimNaim 15 днів тому

Just finished my DIY garden room too, such a great escape spot! 🍃 #backyardoasis

@thediyfix 15 днів тому

Congrats mate

@allnamestakenlol 2 місяці тому

Looks really good! Only part I'm iffy on is the electrical work.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Yeah you definitely need to hire a qualified electrician for this.

@SJ.77 7 місяців тому

Absolutely amazing! I've watched loads of these over the last few weeks and this is the best by far - you even cram loads of great info in even though its a timelapse - so will need to watch again and write some things down.....are you going to do the plans and materials by any chance?

@thediyfix 7 місяців тому

Thanks so much for the compliments Sarah. If you do want more detail there are 18 videos on my channel that go onto much more. If you go to the end of this video there is a link to the entire playlist. Regarding materials and plans I may create some but it’s a lot of work if I want them to be good. However, if enough people ask then I will definitely get them made

@SJ.77 7 місяців тому

@@thediyfix I was going to say - I was looking at these planters (with wooden slats - really cool design) and they were selling the plans on etsy how to build them - was only a few quid - but if eventually enough people bought them itd defo be worth your while! Anyway - just started going through your playlist - will spend my Sunday evening watching them all....probably wont get round to doing it until the Spring - but I need to get a storage unit done as well in the next couple of weeks before Winter sets in......so will try and copy your techniques - but a lot less elaborate (its just storage!)

@bxx7666 2 місяці тому

I like the doors. I was thinking sliding door, but now I'm sold on french

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Yeah I think I prefer French doors

@JohnSmith-rp7bc 11 днів тому

great video brother. I’m thinking of building a garden pod (less than 15 square meters floor space and less than 2.5 Mts high) under PD. Do I have to pay for a certificate of lawful development or can I just crack on ?

@stevewharram5518 2 місяці тому

Great vid no nonsense really helpful with the shopping list too going to use so thanks, what was the size of your building footprint and what was the finished roof height?

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks Steve, glad you liked it. The footprint is around 4m x 2.8m and finished height is 2490mm, so just below the max height for permitted development. Did you download the materials breakdown? thediyfix.com/garden-room-material-prices/ Im also around halfway through creating plans.

@imbatman5882 2 місяці тому

Nice 👍

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Cheers mate

@brannigg 2 місяці тому

Fantastic job, awesome video. Have you experianced condensation on the inside of the glass at all ?

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

A little bit when its been cold. I am using it for a gym so I did expect there would be some. In hindsight I could have added an extractor fan, but leaving the window on vent has worked fine. I also have a dehumidifier in the house if I really needed to use it (I havent yet)

@richardjones8546 3 місяці тому

Loved that, building one myself which actually looks very similar to yours. Got a feeling mines taken a lot longer than yours though 😂

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Glad you liked it Richard and good luck with your own build 👍

@richardjones8546 3 місяці тому

@@thediyfix my only worry was after looking at your costings. Over a grand for the electrical work was not something I expected for my build. How many sockets lights ect did you have put in?

@SuperKofz 2 місяці тому

Love it! You have given me inspiration to do my own! By the way are all four walls the same height? How do you get the slight drop on the roof to for rainfall?

@thediyfix Місяць тому

I have a video for the wall construction on the channel. It explains how I did it. Also I will be dropping full detailed plans at the end of the month. You can get notified by signing up here: thediyfix.com/garden-room-materials-download/

@Jankhan.982 Місяць тому

Super❤

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Thanks

@johnbrynowen8420 2 місяці тому

Brill project.

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Thanks John, glad you liked it

@Chriskreepa 22 дні тому

Would love to see plans! Looks like a great job mate. How much mot did you need to put under the concrete? And how think was the concrete as well?

@thediyfix 21 день тому

A tonne of mot and the concrete was 100mm

@rickroche583 6 днів тому

That was brilliant and what a finished result, should be proud mate. Can I ask what are the internal dimensions?

@thediyfix 4 дні тому

Thanks Rick, Internal dimensions are 2.4m x 3.8m (roughly)

@MrMcWeeman 2 місяці тому

Really good video, thanks for sharing. Btw, is that a BT exchange next door? 😂

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

Yes it is! Ugly building but at least the gardn room partially hides it now :)

@bartekkoch 2 місяці тому

Did you paint straight onto plaster board ?

@playtimewithHettie 4 місяці тому

Great video, im going to start building my own in January to use as a personal training studio. Do you feel you can get enough internal height for a gym rack to fit inside, think the gym racks are around 210-220cm. I know the external height can not be over 2.5m without planning and various other factors.

@thediyfix 4 місяці тому

Good luck with the build. My room is roughly 2100mm at the back and 2200mm at the front. I have a multi gym that’s around 2050mm and that fits fine. 2200mm won’t fit and 2100 will be tight.

@peterthomas9440 3 місяці тому

If you can dig down below existing ground level you have a chance. If your roof span is small you can use 4x2 to maximise roof height. Check roofing span tables for CLS timber before you start - it will calculate loading and timber size. My lowest internal height is 2122mm with plasterboard and flooring.

@paul_cripps Місяць тому

Love this great work. We are looking to start a similar project. Did you ever share the plans, what size is the footprint of this build?

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Hi Paul, Im working on plans and they will be available shortly. You can be updated by downloading the materials breakdown and siging up for my email list here: thediyfix.com/garden-room-materials-download/ Anyone on this list will be notified the moment plans go live

@paul_cripps Місяць тому

@@thediyfix signed up and registered. Great video. Thank you. Roughly, what size was the footprint of this build?

@thediyfix Місяць тому

@@paul_crippsthe finished dimensions are roughly 4100mm x 2800mm.

@venturelab1 Місяць тому

Great job. Looks really nice. What are the dimensions of this garden room please?

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Finished dimensions are around 4.1 x 2.7m

@jmom687 Місяць тому

Amazing. Gives inspiration. What cables did you used for electrics? I know an electrician came to connect but you had the wires in before that.

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Couldnt tell you mate, I left that to the sparky. Its an armoured cable from the house and just standard wiring in the garden room as far as I know

@jmom687 Місяць тому

So just connected to the house no extra fuse board ?

@carllewis83 Місяць тому

@@jmom687 yeah there is an extra fuseboard

@Tavault Місяць тому

Great job, did you fit any ventilation

@thediyfix 29 днів тому

I didnt add any no. The vapour barrier should stop any moisture entering the roof from the room. Also, there is a gap between the soffit and wall, and the back of the cladding is open due to the battens. So in theory this should provide plenty of ventilation

@paulconway1176 3 місяці тому

Without a pitch how you get on with water roll off? Update my mistake you said later there was a ouch - great job!!!

@thediyfix 3 місяці тому

Thanks Paul

@davidedwards2342 27 днів тому

Great video series thanks. Did you use the same nail gun throughout (2nd fix) or did you use something else for the early build?

@thediyfix 27 днів тому

Hi David, I used a first fix gun for all the early framing work

@davidedwards2342 27 днів тому

@@thediyfix thanks 👍

@tonydyson2497 Місяць тому

Great build, I wish i could do it in 15 mins lmao. I'm doing this with my brother and one of my sons, we're waiting for concrete to set, but in the meantime, we're trying to decide if the vapour barrier is needed for my brothers build, as he is using osb on the interior walls, floor and ceiling, so could you or anyone let us know if we do need it, much appreciated.

@thediyfix Місяць тому

Hey Tony, good luck with the build. Im honestly not 100% sure about the internal vapour barrier with OSB on inside walls. However, I do feell like its probaly a good idea. Even structural OSB is porous. Also, you will definitely need the external wrap/vapour barrier, otherwise water will seep through the OSB. If it were me I would add an internal vapour barrier, why take the risk? Its cheap and doesnt take long to install. If you dont do it you may end up regretting it

@tonydyson2497 Місяць тому

@thediyfix thanks for that, we planned everything else, just unsure of the internal vapour barrier, but we' re still early in the build so a little time to sort it. 😀

@arjunkenth6078 2 дні тому

Brilliant job... was just wondering did you not need to bolt the base farme to the concrete base?

@thediyfix День тому

Yeah I did mate. Check out the floor video I go into more detail about how I did it

@tobysherring1369 2 місяці тому

Looks great. I completed something similar recently and opted for a warm roof (ie deck, insulation, deck, rubber). Yours looks like a cold roof but no air gap above insulation. How does it work? Do you rely on the breathable EPDM?

@thediyfix 2 місяці тому

I’m not 100% sure what you mean Toby. The Edomite rubber roof isn’t breathable I’m relying more on the Vapor barrier to stop any moisture

@tobysherring1369 2 місяці тому

@@thediyfix I thought you were meant to have a ventilated air gap above the insulation in a cold roof.