FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need Planning Permission?
Do the legs need to be concreted or dug into the floor?
Is Enjoynery liable for injury? Do you fix any problems?
Generally no as long as the structure isn't huge, however it is best to check with your Local Authority as they each have their own rules. It might be that you have to consider how close your structure might be to a public boundary or if it overlooks a neighbour. It is advisable to check with neighbours if it is likely to be visible from their garden, and to consider where to put windows and doors so as to allow them privacy.
Again generally no. Most structures are very heavy and not likely to blow over or move and I brace them strongly enough that the don't really wobble. Sometimes it is advisable to place the legs on slabs, or in fence posts holders, if the area is prone to standing water, in order to keep the feet from rotting. Concreting is an option if you want extra stability, although it adds to the cost. Another option is fence post holders with spikes, which also provide greater stability.
I am insured with Public Liability Insurance, and safety and quality are, of course, my absolute priority. Once your structure is complete, I ask the customer to test and check it thoroughly. However, should anything become loose or unsafe within the first six months, I will happily come and fix it free of charge. The timber I use is fairly smooth, especially for areas that are likely to have hands on them like rails, but the odd splinter can occur, as is the nature of wood.
Is there a waiting list? Can I book it to fit in with a birthday or Christmas?
There is often a waiting list during spring and summer, as that is the busiest time. It can be a few weeks or even months. If there is a particular date you would like it to be completed for I will endeavour to accommodate that, but I can't guarantee it, given the vagaries of weather and delays and so on. The best way to make sure of securing a particular time slot is to book well ahead of time and I can put it in the diary.
Also, treehouses and playhouses aren't just a spring and summer thing. They are a great outdoor activity for kids that shields the worst of the weather. Remember they don't feel the cold like we adults do, so its often a good idea to build in the autumn and winter, especially if it fits in with a birthday or special occasion.
What type of timber is used?
I get all my timber from Harlow Bros, their catalogue is available to browse here https://www.harlowbros.co.uk/ and I give you options about the cladding of the building before I begin. If you would prefer to use your own suppliers, that is no problem.
Are the houses weatherproof?
They largely are, but not as completely as a machined structure like a garden office. Those type of buildings are many times more expensive than the ones I build and other companies supply those. Mine are rustic child playhouses, but I felt the roofs and perspex the windows as standard, and they keep the elements largely at bay.