--- title: "Timber Summer House in Colinton | Sweet Homes" description: "See an old Colinton garage replaced with an insulated timber summer house, with sliding doors, built-in storage, a rooflight and finished outdoor space." canonical: "https://mysweethomes.co.uk/our-work/colinton-summer-house/" published: 2026-10-26 updated: 2026-10-26 --- # Old garage replaced with a timber summer house in Colinton [Home](/) / [Our work](/our-work/) / Colinton # Old garage replaced with a timber summer house in Colinton An old garage replaced with an insulated timber summer house, with built-in shed and storage space. See a project that replaced an old garage with a timber summer house in Colinton. [Tell us about your project ↗](#case-study-enquiry)[Explore the project ↓](#overview) ![The finished timber summer house, with cladding, render and sliding doors](/images/case-studies/colinton-hero-960.webp) Timber summer house with cladding, render and sliding doors ## Tell us about your garage conversion We supply and fit only. We do not install client-supplied materials or products. Construction cannot start within four weeks of your first enquiry. Tell us your general area and how you want to use the room and how the garage connects to your home. Plans, measurements and a settled budget can follow. Send your enquiry by form or email. We will reply and arrange a follow-up call to talk through the project. ![A close-up of flames behind the glass of an electric fire](/image-library/macros-v15/macro-20-ai-1600.webp) Full name\* Required Email address\* Required Mobile number\* Required Area or outward postcode\* Required A general area is enough. Please do not enter your full address yet. What are you planning?\* Required Stage, timing and budget (optional) Share these details if you know them, or leave them for our first reply. What stage are you at? (optional)Leave for our first replyExploring the ideaSetting the scope and budgetDrawings or permissions in progressReady to choose a contractorI am not sure When would you ideally like work to start? (optional)Leave for our first replyWithin 3 monthsIn 3–6 monthsIn 6–12 monthsMore than 12 months awayFlexible or not sure What budget range are you working with? (optional)Leave for our first replyUnder £10,000£10,000–£24,999£25,000–£49,999£50,000–£99,999£100,000 or moreNot set yet These answers help us assess fit. They do not reserve a start date or amount to a quotation. Construction cannot start within four weeks of your first enquiry. Four weeks is the minimum lead time, not a promised start date. We agree the actual date and programme for your project. Notify Send enquiry ## After you enquire 1. ### We reply to your enquiry We reply by email to check the work you have in mind. 2. ### A 20-minute phone call We talk through your plans and what you need from the project. 3. ### A site visit Where useful, we arrange a visit and agree any fee beforehand. 4. ### Your written quotation Your quotation sets out the agreed work. Send your enquiry by form or email. We will reply and arrange a follow-up call to talk through the project. We use your details to reply and handle the service you request. [Privacy policy](/privacy-policy/). Colinton Bungalow ## The scope We removed the old garage and built a new insulated timber summer house on its original footprint, with dedicated shed and storage space built in. The work included an EPDM rubber roof with a rooflight, sliding doors, electrics inside and outside, cladding and render, and a timber fence. The homeowner’s review also records new paths and paving. ## What we did * **Structure and storage.** Removed the old garage and built an insulated timber summer house with dedicated shed and storage space. * **Roof and doors.** Fitted an EPDM rubber roof with a rooflight and installed sliding doors. * **Inside and outside.** Completed the electrics inside and outside, cladding, render, timber fence, paths and paving. ## Inside the summer house ![Inside the summer house, looking towards the sliding doors](/images/case-studies/colinton-inside-01-960.webp) Inside the summer house, looking towards the sliding doors ![The finished interior and rooflight](/images/case-studies/colinton-inside-02-960.webp) The finished interior and rooflight ## Outside the summer house ![The summer house and paved outside space](/images/case-studies/colinton-outside-01-960.webp) The summer house and paved outside space ## During the build ![Build stage: timber frame](/images/case-studies/colinton-build-01-960.webp) Build stage: timber frame ![Build stage: inside the timber structure](/images/case-studies/colinton-build-02-960.webp) Build stage: inside the timber structure ![Build stage: exterior and paving in progress](/images/case-studies/colinton-build-03-960.webp) Build stage: exterior and paving in progress ## The summer house at night ![The finished summer house at night](/images/case-studies/colinton-night-960.webp) The finished summer house at night ## From the homeowner’s review > “With new paths, paving and fencing. We are both delighted with the finished result” > “They owned the problem and sorted it.” Homeowner, Colinton [Read our reviews](/reviews-testimonials-from-edinburgh-homeowners/) Customer feedback ## What our customers say 4.9/5 from 130+ combined reviews Google and Edinburgh Trusted Trader [Read all customer reviews](/reviews-testimonials-from-edinburgh-homeowners/) Project responsibility ## Who manages the work Brunon oversees project programmes across Edinburgh and is typically available by phone or email. The staff assigned to your job handle the day-to-day site work independently within the agreed scope, with the responsible contact confirmed before work starts. Fully insured: £2 million public and products liability and £10 million employers' liability. 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