Do I Get Legal Documents or Certificates With My Garden Room?

Investing in a bespoke garden room is a significant and exciting step. Whether it’s intended as a home office, gym, creative studio, or guest retreat, your new space should represent more than just aesthetic appeal — it should stand on a foundation of quality, compliance, and confidence.

As a discerning homeowner, you may be asking a very sensible question: Do I receive any legal documents or certificates when I purchase a garden room?

At Oeco Garden Rooms, we believe that professionalism isn’t just about how your garden room looks — it’s about how we support you behind the scenes, too. That means full transparency, clear documentation, and all the necessary certification to protect both your investment and your peace of mind.

In this guide, we explain exactly what documents you should expect to receive, why they matter, and how we ensure that every Oeco client walks away with more than just a beautiful building — they walk away with confidence.

Why Legal Documentation Matters
For many homeowners, the garden room is no longer just a luxury — it’s a working environment, a revenue-generating space, or even a key selling point when marketing the property. That’s why having the right paperwork matters.

Key reasons include:

Proving ownership and payment
Demonstrating electrical safety and compliance
Supporting home insurance policies
Reassuring potential buyers in future resale situations
Validating warranty claims
Meeting mortgage or remortgage requirements

Whether you’re storing equipment, hosting clients, or simply adding usable space to your home, having the correct documentation ensures the building’s legitimacy and usability is never in question.

What Documents Do You Receive With an Oeco Garden Room?

1. Invoice and Payment Record
Upon completion of your garden room, you will be issued a full invoice showing the final specification of your garden building, the total cost, and all payments made.

This is your official proof of purchase and is essential for:

Warranty registration
Insurance purposes
Tax or business deductions (if using the space for work)
Property valuation or future sale

Our invoicing is clear, itemised, and issued promptly after installation is complete. We recommend keeping this document safely alongside your property paperwork.

2. Part P Electrical Certificate
All Oeco garden rooms include professionally installed electrical systems, fitted by a fully qualified, NICEIC-registered electrician. Once the electrical work is complete, we provide a Part P Electrical Safety Certificate.

This certificate is issued under UK Building Regulations and certifies that:

The electrical installation is safe and compliant
The work meets BS 7671 standards (IET Wiring Regulations)
The work has been notified to your local authority if required

The Part P certificate is a legal requirement for any new electrical installation in a domestic setting, and it’s particularly important for homeowners planning to use the garden room year-round, connect heating, or install workstations and lighting.

It is also commonly requested by:

Solicitors during home sales
Surveyors
Mortgage lenders
Insurance companies

Without it, you could face delays when selling your home, or find your garden room uninsurable for contents and equipment.

3. 10-Year Structural Warranty
Every Oeco Garden Room is backed by our 10-year structural warranty (subject to our terms and conditions). This warranty covers the essential integrity of your garden building, including:

Structural framework and timber panels
Roof construction
Cladding (when used in standard applications)
Floor and foundation structure

This long-term coverage gives you the confidence that your garden room is built to last — and that we’re here to support you if any structural issues arise during the warranty period.

In the unlikely event of a structural defect, our team will inspect, diagnose, and repair the issue at no cost to you under the terms of the warranty.

4. Manufacturer Warranties for Doors, Windows, and Electrical Components
In addition to the structural warranty, we also pass on all relevant manufacturer warranties for the high-quality components used in your garden room. These may include:

Doors and windows: Typically covered for 5–10 years depending on the brand
Glazing systems: Many come with manufacturer guarantees against condensation or seal failure
Lighting, sockets, and switches: Covered by standard 12–36 month electrical warranties
Heating systems: Electric panel heaters or air conditioning units come with their own manufacturer-backed cover

These warranties give you added peace of mind that if any individual product fails due to a manufacturing defect, it will be repaired or replaced in accordance with the supplier’s terms.

We provide all warranty paperwork along with contact details should you need to make a claim in the future. And of course, we’re here to help guide you through the process should you ever require assistance.

Additional Documentation You May Need (or Want to Request)

Planning Permission Exemption Statement (on request)
In most cases, Oeco garden rooms are installed under Permitted Development Rights, meaning no formal planning application is required. However, some homeowners request written confirmation or a letter summarising how the build meets permitted development guidelines.

This can be useful if:

Your local authority requests clarification
You’re applying for a mortgage or remortgage
You plan to let the property or use the room commercially

We’re happy to provide this upon request at the time of your order.

CAD Drawings or Elevation Plans (on request)
For clients who require architectural drawings — either for future planning applications, garden landscaping, or integration into larger property designs — we can provide CAD files or elevation plans used during the design process.

These are often useful when applying for additional planning permission or submitting designs to a landscape architect or garden designer.

What You Don’t Typically Receive
It’s worth noting that a garden room is not considered a permanent dwelling, and therefore does not come with:

A building completion certificate (unless specifically applied for under Building Regulations)
A valuation certificate
Title deeds or registration with HM Land Registry

These are not required for standalone garden rooms under Permitted Development, but it’s always wise to check with your solicitor or conveyancer if you have specific legal queries relating to your property.

Keeping Your Documents Safe and Organised
Once your garden room is complete, we recommend keeping all your key documents in a dedicated property file, such as:

Final invoice and payment record
Structural and manufacturer warranties
Electrical certification
Any correspondence with Oeco or suppliers
Insurance policies related to the building or its contents

Digital and physical copies are equally useful — and can save time and stress should you ever need to refer back to them, sell your home, or make an insurance or warranty claim.

Why Documentation Reflects Quality and Professionalism
Sadly, not every garden room supplier takes documentation seriously. In many cases, homeowners are left without proper electrical sign-off, unclear invoicing, or no access to warranty protection when things go wrong.

At Oeco Garden Rooms, we see documentation not as a legal obligation — but as part of the overall experience. It reflects:

Our integrity as a company
Our commitment to compliance
Our care for our clients' long-term peace of mind

We don’t just build to exceptional standards — we support our work with the right paperwork, policies, and follow-through.

The Oeco Advantage: Peace of Mind from Start to Finish
Here’s what every Oeco client can expect:

A fully itemised invoice confirming the exact specification and payment of your garden room
A Part P Electrical Certificate issued by a qualified electrician to certify all electrical work
A 10-year structural warranty covering the core building (subject to our terms and conditions)
Manufacturer-backed warranties for doors, windows, heating systems, and electrical components
Optional documentation support, including CAD drawings and exemption letters

This comprehensive documentation ensures your garden room is not only built to the highest standards, but is also fully certified, legally compliant, and supported for the long term.

Final Thoughts
When you invest in a garden room, you’re not just commissioning a building — you’re committing to a lifestyle upgrade. But real value lies in the details. Legal documents, warranties, and certifications may seem like paperwork — but they’re what transforms a good investment into a protected one.

At Oeco Garden Rooms, we pride ourselves not only on the exceptional quality of our buildings, but also on the clarity, professionalism, and reliability of the documentation we provide. It’s one more way we build trust — not just structures.