Business Details
47 Years
experience
Premium Garden Rooms & Sheds in Guildford
We are a family-run business based in the UK, specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality timber garden buildings. Since our founding in 1979, we have focused on delivering durable and functional leisure buildings, from sheds and workshops to home offices and garden cabins. We work with responsibly sourced, FSC-certified timber and offer a range of services, including delivery and optional installation. Our team supports customers from initial enquiry through to aftercare, ensuring your leisure building meets your garden and lifestyle needs. With over 45 years of experience, we pride ourselves on honest quality, fair pricing, and structures built to last.Our extensive display site in Guildford allows customers to view our products firsthand, and our customisation options ensure each building is tailored to individual requirements. We partner with specialised UK manufacturers to create our Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum ranges, offering different levels of quality and features. Unlike mass-produced competitors, we prioritise transparency, customer satisfaction, and craftsmanship, with free professional installation included on most products.
Services
Garden Sheds
Summerhouses
Garden Rooms
Workshops
Log Cabins
Garages
Concrete Sheds
Insulated Buildings
Custom Fitting
Delivery Services
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of expertise in crafting UK-made timber garden buildings.
- Our FSC-certified materials ensure sustainable, durable construction.
- Free professional installation is included on most products.
- View our full range at Surrey's largest garden building display site.
- Customisation options ensure every structure meets individual garden needs.
Associations and certifications
- FSC
What people say
Excellent quality
Professional installation
Great value
Wide selection
Durable materials
Services
Garden Sheds
Durable timber garden sheds provide secure storage for tools, equipment, and seasonal items. Available in multiple sizes from compact 4x3ft models to spacious 20x12ft options, these structures combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. Customisation features include insulation, paint finishes, and window placements to suit individual garden layouts and usage requirements.
Garden Rooms
Insulated garden rooms offer year-round usable spaces for work, relaxation, or hobbies. Featuring double glazing, electrical packages, and bespoke layouts, these buildings serve as home offices, studios, or guest accommodations. Sizes range from 8x6ft retreats to expansive 28x16ft designs, with premium options including the Royal and Platinum ranges for enhanced durability and comfort.
Summerhouses
Elegant summerhouses create stylish outdoor living spaces with traditional or contemporary designs. Available as insulated or standard models, these structures accommodate seating areas, entertainment zones, or creative studios. Popular sizes include 8x8ft and 12x10ft options, with cladding choices like shiplap or loglap to complement garden aesthetics.
Log Cabins
Premium log cabins deliver year-round garden living spaces with multi-room configurations and insulation options. Ranging from 8x8ft corner designs to 20x10ft luxury cabins, these buildings feature tongue-and-groove construction and FSC-certified timber. Customisation includes paint finishes, verandas, and internal layouts tailored to residential or commercial use.
Workshops
Heavy-duty workshops provide spacious environments for DIY projects and tool storage. Available in sizes from 12x8ft to 20x12ft, these structures feature reinforced flooring, insulation options, and adaptable layouts. Designed for both hobbyists and professionals, they include features like workbenches, electrical installations, and security upgrades for functional efficiency.
Questions
Can buildings be customised to specific sizes?
Yes, all structures can be modified to suit garden dimensions and requirements. Bespoke options include size adjustments, window/door placements, and additional features.
Is planning permission required?
Most garden buildings don't require planning permission under permitted development rights. Check local regulations for height restrictions and boundary distances.
What insulation options are available?
Insulation packages for walls, floors, and roofs are available on most ranges. Premium models like Royal Garden Rooms include full insulation as standard.
Do prices include installation?
Free professional installation is included on most wooden buildings. Additional charges may apply for concrete bases or electrical upgrades.
What timber certifications do you hold?
We use FSC-certified timber across all products, ensuring responsibly sourced materials from sustainable forestry operations.
Can I visit a display site?
Yes, our Guildford showroom showcases full-size models from all ranges, allowing customers to inspect quality and layout before purchase.
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Reviews (7)
Susanne Smart
Oct 29, 2021
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My relatives ordered and paid the full amount for a Lugarde Summerhouse in March. This was eventually delivered in September! 1st Choice gave inadequate and misleading instructions regarding the base and unlike other suppliers did not undertake a site visit to offer guidance on the requirements for the base. They then refused to accept any… responsibility when there were issues with the installation by their recommended installer. If you want to purchase a Lugarde Summerhouse my advice would be to avoid this supplier at all costs. Their after-sales and customer service is lamentable.
Vivienne Bird
Sep 03, 2021
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Really good company. Friendly salesman gave us so much information. Very realistic about timescales. Worked out exactly as we expected. A very very good summerhouse- excellent value for money, great quality wood and a joy to own. Delivered and erected quickly and efficiently. Couldn’t have been any better. Absolutely love it- lovely to be in!
Gill Wheeler
Jul 28, 2021
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We ordered a summerhouse from 1st Choice and are absolutely delighted. communication was exceptional. The assembly was done quickly and efficiently and it has exceeded our expectations. I did serious research prior to buying and 1st Choice came out best for quality and just about everything else.We have absolutely no hesitation recommending 1st Choice.
Irene Wighton
Apr 03, 2021
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I had a Shed delivered on Thursday really pleased with it. From ordering to installation I talked to very helpful staff and it is an excellent product. Would highly recommend the company . If your looking for a top quality shed look no further.
Vera Wallen
Dec 19, 2020
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Very pleased with our shed, sevice very good and the men who came to install were very efficient. All finished and left clean and tidy within 20 minutes. Would recommend using this company
Tracy Bowers
Oct 15, 2020
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Good value. you can select any extra bits and pieces. Reasonable delivery time. very competent and friendly assembly people
Lesley Webber
Oct 09, 2020
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We brought a Platinum Odiham which was erected in May. We had it double glazed and insulated so that I can use it in the winter. Really glad we got this, it is used as a craft room and I know spend most of my… time in there. It is sturdy and and everything we hoped it would be. We had a query about the windows and it’s Coice were on it and rectified it promptly. Would recommend this company highly.
