We offer a unique experience where you have the option to customise every aspect of your dream garden summerhouse with a side shed so that it is exactly what you want. We firmly believe that we are able to produce summerhouses that are of superior quality in the market as we have over 50 years of experience allowing us to perfect the way we build as well as using only the highest quality materials like our FSC® certified timber and tried and tested paint systems. Quality goes into everything we do, which is also why we offer a 10-year guarantee on all garden buildings in our core range.

The main material used to make all models of our summerhouses is timber. There are many reasons why timber is a superior building material for summerhouses such as its versatility in its finish i.e. it can be stained to show the natural beauty of the wood itself or painted, and it also acts as a natural thermal insulator. At Crane, we only use the highest quality FSC-certified Scandinavian Redwood timber for our garden summerhouses. Find out more about where we get our timber from.

The majority of our garden summerhouses have been designed to not need planning permission due to being below the maximum height of 2.5m and can be installed under permitted development. However this does depend on the position you want your summerhouse with shed to go and any additional rules stipulated in the area you live in, like a national park for example.

Yes, a summerhouse can be used all year round. If you would like to use it all year round we would highly recommend choosing an insulated summerhouse, while you can leave the shed storage part uninsulated and unlined for a more budget-friendly price too. Each of our summerhouses can come unlined or lined and insulated, which you can play around with in our online building configurator. 

The additional insulation will help to regulate the internal temperature throughout the year and make it much more efficient to heat should you decide to include an internal heater.

You can furnish your bespoke garden summerhouse with side shed however you like, and this will largely depend on what you’re planning on using both areas for. The summerhouse part of the building could be used for anything from a hobby room to a home gym, while the shed part will most likely be used for storage, in which case you might wish to invest in sturdy shelving units or add your own wall racking. Don’t forget you can also visit one of our 14 national show centres, find your nearest show centre for inspiration where you will see a range of dressed buildings on display.

Yes you can. Use our online building configurator to explore the options available to you and create the bespoke summerhouse with a storage shed you’ve always wanted.

Maintenance is minimal. It’s recommended that the roof is kept clean from any build-up of leaves, debris, and moss, especially over the winter months. The same applies to the windows, they should be cleaned regularly to prevent any decaying debris eating away at the paint and woodwork. Always check for any damage to the roof or cladding which could potentially let damp in. It’s also good practice to open the windows every now and then to ensure there is sufficient ventilation inside which will also help to prevent any mould from developing.

We provide a 10-year guarantee with most of our buildings. We also have a dedicated customer service team who will help you throughout the order process, and will be on-hand to help with any questions post-installation as well. Find out more about our 10-year guarantee.

Yes. We have an optional electric pack available on all bespoke summerhouses that are lined & insulated. It’s important that if you would like to have electricity in your premium summer house that you also choose to have it lined & insulated as this will help to protect the power supply from damage caused by damp and mould, preventing a potential fire hazard.

Our electric pack extra includes 4 double sockets, 1 external double socket, 1 8-way consumer unit, spotlights, and the chance to add in exterior spotlights as well as a wall heater and/or air conditioning unit.

Yes. It is vital for the longevity of your bespoke summerhouse with shed to be situated on a flat, level base. This will keep it stable, in the correct alignment, and protect it from the damp and wet ground underneath. Typically we recommend a concrete base and we offer this as an additional service if you require it. Concrete provides a strong base that will last, the alternatives are a timber base or ground screws.

Lead times can vary throughout the year, please get in touch with our sales designers to find out more about current lead times and open delivery slots.