There are 4 key stages. 1. Initial conversation around your brief 2. On-site survey 3. Design Development 4. Finalising Price 5. Build

Start by scheduling a complimentary consultation. We’ll discuss your goals, timeline, and budget to outline a clear path forward. After that meeting, we provide a proposal detailing scope and next steps

Timelines vary based on project size and complexity. Concept development can take a few weeks, if planning permits are requried, this can take up to three months. We establish milestone dates early and keep you informed throughout. We never commit to a completion date, because there are so many factors (e/g the weather) that can impact a deadline.

We operate on a milestone-based invoice model. You receive clear invoices at predetermined stages—such as concept approval, design development, and construction kickoff—so you can plan cash flow confidently. These invoice stages are 50% - which secured the order and kicks of material procurement and build, 40% paid once we have agreed a start date, 10% on day of completion.

We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. We offer a guide at the start, so make sure that we are likely to be able to work within your budget. Once the design iterations are complete, we provide a detailed line by line quote.

Yes. This works well for clients around the world who have their own access to contractors. We provide both outline plans and full technical specs that makes it very accessible for contract teams to identify the full bill of materials as well as the technical make up of each building.

Yes. Our standard finish is a birch ply. But we work with a range of high end materials and fixtures companies. Within the process is an interior  design consultation to full internal renders and fixtures procrement scheudles description

Every project is a unique and pricing differs depending on size, materials and, of course, design. Our portfolio page give you an idea based on a variety of projects. We give an indicative cost based on our first conversation to set budget expectations. However we have a Hutsmith ‘light’ which is a set of standardised sizes and design options.

here are some general planning rules in the UK which are based around heights and distance from the boundary. In principle, if your building is closer than 2m from the boundary, the cabin should not be over 2.5m in height. If it is 2m or beyond from the fence,the building can be up to 4m.

However there are many layers to Planning Permission including whether our building resides in the curtiledge of a listed building or whether you are in a conservation area or ANOB. All of these factors are likely to require planning permission.

It is the client responsilibty to ensure that any planning requirements are met.

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We have a recommend Planning Agent who specialises in small buildings. For a fee, they will handle the entire process on your behaf.  

June 2026 Price List

If you are looking to grab the Hutsmith look, we have a range of standard sizes, you can add different types of door as well as windows, mezzanine and built in furniture. Download our guide.