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Is It Possible to Have a Garden Office with Toilet?

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Many people have been enjoying working from home this past year but are probably getting tired of working in small spaces in their bedrooms or living rooms, or down in the dark basement.

You may have done your best to create a working space in your home, but now you may be realising that it’s not working out for you. There may be too many distractions for professional online meetings that you must do.

If you want to get away from the noise and chaos of your home, how do you do it?

It’s possible with a garden office with toilet. This will give you a dedicated space for your work, away from the noise and chaos of family life inside the house.

And best of all, you won’t experience any interruptions by having a toilet there too.

How Can I Create a Garden Office?

A garden office can be more elaborate than simply setting up a desk and office chair in your backyard. After all, it does still rain in the summer and it gets cold.

The best solution is a summerhouse shed that can be used as luxury garden offices. This shed is built for use as a garden office with bathroom.

Not only is it bigger than your average tool shed, it’s also taller so you can easier stand up and walk around inside it.

There will be room for your office furniture, with a small room with a toilet. It will have a real door that can be locked up at night, as well as glass windows that can open or close.

It will be a lot like your house, but just smaller, with its sole purpose being utilised as a garden office.

Why Do I Need an Outdoor Toilet?

Many people may be hesitant in buying a garden office with toilet. After all, you’ll still have access to your own house while you take a break. But once you enter that house, it will be full of distractions.

Your family may see you and ask for help with something they need. You may see how the dishes or laundry are piling up and feel obligated to wash them right away. The next thing you know, you’ve just lost two hours out of your working day.

This can be excessive, particularly when you may be paid by the hour by your employer. But if you’re self-employed, you’re doing yourself a disservice by stealing time from your small business too.

The best solution is to buy a garden home office with toilet. If you need a bathroom break you can simply head to the “closet” and use it. You may even have a small sink to wash your hands in too.

When you’re done, you simply head back to your desk and get back to work again. There will be few interruptions or distractions when you have a garden office pod with toilet right there.

What About City Zoning Bylaws?

In the past, cities and towns in the UK were quite strict with zoning bylaw restrictions. But as times change, the rules are loosening up. The main concern is that families might be living in the backyards of homes.

But as long as you can prove that your garden office is simply for an eight-hour workday, you’ll be fine. The garden office pod with toilet can also be approved, as you’re only using it during the daytime, rather than as a permanent 24-hr accommodation.

How Do I Get a Garden Office with Toilet Installed?

If you’re interested in building your own garden office with toilet, you may be puzzled how the installation process works. First, you will order your garden office shed online, and have it shipped to your location. You may have to decide whether to have concrete poured, or have bricks or pallets placed down as a base.

This is recommended in order to protect your garden office, though smaller ones can simply be placed directly on flat ground. Once your shed has been delivered and placed, you’ll need to consider electrical and water and sewer hook ups.

If you aren’t already a tradesperson, we suggest hiring a professional installation business that is fully insured. They’ll handle all the details for you, so you don’t have to worry about that.

There are also compostable toilets that don’t need to be hooked up to the city’s sewer lines. But do discuss it with a professional so you can find the best solution that works for you.

What Is the Cost for a Garden Office with Toilet?

You may be wondering how much it will cost to install a garden office with a toilet. It will be less than buying a house, but more than buying a garden shed.

The prices for the structure itself will start from £925.00+. And then you’ll have to consider if you want to have electrical installed or simply utilise waterproof power cords from the house.

The more utilities you add, the higher the costs. For example, hooking up water and toilet to city water access lines and the sewer will cost extra. There are ways around this. Just consider how toilets or sinks work on motorhomes. There can be an affordable solution for you.

Where Can Buy Luxury Garden Offices?

You can buy luxury office pods here on our Summerhouses UK website. Whether you want a small corner outdoor office, or a larger space that has room for a separate bathroom, we have listings to all the top companies and manufacturers of garden offices or garden offices with a toilet.

Depending on the company, they may also handle the other aspects of the utilities you require, such as the toilet solution.

Now is the time to buy your garden office with toilet, as the summer is ahead. You’ll enjoy working outdoors but still have the option to close doors and windows to stay warm and dry on those dreary days.

You’ll also be able to enjoy a quiet and productive work environment so you can enjoy great success in your remote career!