Sussex Garden Rooms Limited

23/08/2026

For many families, cost is what starts the conversation about a garden annex, even if it's rarely the only thing that matters.

Care home fees typically run to £45,000–£80,000 or more a year, for as long as care is needed. An annex is usually a one-time cost from £60,000 inc VAT, covering the full build from start to finish.

This isn't about one option being right and the other wrong. It's about weighing up cost alongside independence, proximity and the level of support a relative actually needs, honestly and without pressure.

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20/08/2026

Every annex we build includes a full kitchen and bathroom as standard, fitted to a specification designed to feel complete from day one.

Some families choose to go further. A higher-tier kitchen or bathroom finish can be added at extra cost, and it's one of the more popular choices homeowners make once they see what's possible.

Either way, you're starting from a strong baseline, not a shell that needs building up before it feels finished.

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16/08/2026

No two families use a garden annex in quite the same way, which is exactly why no two annexes we build look the same either.

Room sizes, layout, window positioning and finish are all shaped by the plot, the people who will live there, and how the space needs to work day to day.

A grandparent wanting a proper kitchen table to gather round. A space where a grandchild can turn up after school without it being an occasion. Small details, but the ones that make an annex feel like home rather than an add-on.

That's the difference a considered design process makes.

Explore our approach at sussexgardenrooms.com

13/08/2026

Ground screw foundations. A full kitchen and bathroom. A 10-year manufacturer's guarantee. These are part of every annex we build, included as standard rather than offered as upgrades.

Groundworks are the one exception. Because every garden is different, we arrange a full professional survey and confirm that cost separately, so it's never bundled into a figure that doesn't quite match the reality of your site.

The result is a price that reflects a genuinely finished space, not a shell that still needs significant spend to become liveable.

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09/08/2026

Every garden annex we build is priced individually, because no two projects are quite the same.

Size, specification and site conditions all play a part, and we would rather explain that honestly than quote a number that changes further down the line.

That's why every project starts with a proper site visit. From there, we provide a confirmed, itemised quote, so you know exactly what you're paying for before making any decision.

No blended figures and no unexpected additions later. Just a clear picture from the outset.

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23/07/2026

The details that make daily life easier are the ones we build in from the start.

850mm doorways, wet rooms and step-free entrances are all part of how we approach accessible annex design. These are considered from the outset, not retrofitted once the build is complete.

Our team also installs the paths and ramps that link the annex to the main property, so every part of the approach works together from the day it's completed.

If you're planning for changing mobility needs, get in touch for a friendly conversation about your project.

19/07/2026

For many families, accessibility is the reason they start thinking about a garden annex.

We design for those needs from the very beginning: wider 850mm doorways, wet rooms and step-free access considered as part of the layout, not added afterwards as an afterthought.

We also build the paths and ramps that connect the annex to the main house, so the whole approach works together from day one.

If you're exploring options for a loved one, our latest article explains how we think about accessible design. We're always happy to talk things through.

16/07/2026

No separate meters. No extra utility accounts. No additional trades to manage.

Your annex shares the existing services from your home, and we take care of every connection as part of the build - electricity, water and drainage all planned and installed together.

What feels like a complicated part of the process is, in practice, one of the most straightforward. Because it's all handled under one roof.

The full article on our website explains how the connections work behind the scenes. Send us a message if you have any questions.

12/07/2026

A self-contained garden annex doesn't mean a second electricity bill or another water account to manage.

In almost every case, the annex simply runs off your existing supply. Same meter, same provider, same billing arrangement. The only difference is the space you gain.

That surprises a lot of people. It's one of those details that makes the whole thing feel more straightforward once you know it.

If you're still working through the practicalities, send us a message. We're always happy to answer questions at whatever stage you're at.

11/07/2026