PodKit Self-Build Garden Rooms
First Published: 15 February 2024
Refreshed: 4 November 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes
PodKit is an innovative range of self-build garden rooms, available in three standard sizes. Designed for convenience, these garden rooms can be assembled by two people in just one or two days.
The PodKit range is available for delivery across mainland UK. You can configure your pod on the PodKit website, where prices update in real time as you customise your design. Once satisfied, simply submit your configuration to the PodKit team.
After submission, the PodKit team will confirm your order and arrange delivery. On the agreed date, the panels and components are delivered kerbside, so you’ll need two people ready to move them into your garden.
Each PodKit comes with a step-by-step installation guide, ensuring you can follow the build process with ease. The range uses insulated structural panels, allowing the core structure to lock together quickly and efficiently.
Three Sizes of PodKit
The PodKit range comes in three standard sizes:
- Square Pod: 2.44m x 2.44m
- Wide Pod: 3.66m x 2.44m
- Long Pod: 2.44m x 3.66m
You can find prices for each model on the PodKit website.
Features and Finishes
Each PodKit features a set of outward-opening uPVC French doors with a narrow window to one side. These house-quality doors include a multi-point locking system for added security.
The polystyrene-insulated wall panels arrive fully finished, both inside and out. The exterior utilises primed LP StrongCore, a durable engineered material with a vertical grooved profile that resists rot and fungal damage. You can paint it in your preferred colour or opt for a pre-painted finish in contemporary tones, with pricing available on the configuration page.
Internally, walls are lined with MDF boards with white cover strips concealing the joints. If you wish, you can customise the MDF finish with paint for a personalised look.
The roof is constructed from colour-coated steel insulated panels, with a white internal finish that complements the bright, modern interior. The floor system also uses coated steel-insulated panels, and you can select from a range of laminate flooring options during configuration.
Corner covers and roof fascia are colour-matched to the uPVC door frame, ensuring a smart, cohesive appearance.
Additional Considerations
- Foundation: PodKit does not include a foundation system. A concrete slab foundation is recommended, but a sturdy, well-laid patio with a robust sub-base may also suffice.
- Electrics: The PodKit does not include an electrical system, so you’ll need to budget for this separately. All electrical work must be completed by a qualified electrician and certified to meet Part P of the Building Regulations.
For the electrics, you have two options:
- Surface-mounted system: Cables run externally around the walls.
- Service void: Create a void by battening the walls and adding a new interior lining for hidden cables and flush sockets. This option slightly reduces internal space and increases costs.
Learn More
To learn more about PodKit's self-build garden rooms, visit www.podkit.co.uk. You can also chat directly with the PodKit team by emailing hello@podkit.co.uk.
