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FAQ’s

WE ANSWER YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here is a selection of the questions we get asked:

Q: Why should I choose Avalon?

A: We have more than 30 years’ experience constructing modular and bespoke buildings and have built a well-deserved reputation for the quality and specification of our cabins – which are constructed by a dedicated and highly experienced team at our Lincolnshire production site.

We pride ourselves on being an award-winning family business with family values, which means we put our heart and soul into every project to make sure that every cabin that leaves our premises is perfect.

Q: How much will it cost?

A: Because everything we make is bespoke, we don’t have a price guide for our off-the-shelf ranges of cabins, which can be used as home offices, garden rooms, classrooms, nurseries, offices, shower and toilet blocks, chalets, and marketing suites.

We believe that we offer competitively priced modular buildings that offer value for money.

Q: How long will it take to build?

A: Because we build bespoke modular buildings, the time it takes to build really does depend on the size of the cabin and the specification. By way of example, we recently built a nursery unit for a company in Cumbria that was 27 m x 12 m, and the build time was 20 weeks.

Q: Do I need planning permission?

A: We strongly advise that you check with your local council for planning and building regulations requirements.

Q: How will the building get to site?

A: Delivery to site is all part of the service we offer. We oversee the whole process, including pre-delivery visits to check routes, access and the site.

We work closely with a specialist external haulier that has vast experience transporting modular buildings and other oversize structures.

We also liaise with clients to identify suitable delivery windows, taking into account factors such as the weather.

Q: What is the heating in the building?

A: Because we offer bespoke builds, you can have whatever you want. However, the default heating system is an A-rated air-conditioning system that comes with a seven-day programmable unit. Wall-mounted electric heaters are also a popular option.

Q: How do you build them?

A: For a more detailed insight into our build process, take a look at our Products page.

The structures of all our units are built from a combination of steel and C24 timber, with a steel base and EPDM rubber bonded on the roof to provide a watertight seal, and Hardie cladding (in a choice of colours) is used for the exterior facades. Inside, well, it’s whatever specification and configuration you want.

Q: What warranty is provided?

A: We stand behind the quality of our modular buildings, which is why we offer a 10 year warranty on the structure, the roof, and the windows and doors. We offer a 1 year warranty on fixtures and fittings such as toilets and kitchens, based on reasonable use. All appliances, such as the air-conditioning and kitchen equipment, come with manufactures’ warranties.

All guarantees are subject to the buildings being maintained in line with our recommendations.

Q: How will it look?

A: The main thing to say is that it won’t look like a typical modular building.

Your building will have a quality finish that you wouldn’t expect from a modular building.

Q: Do you provide finance?

A: We don’t offer financing packages on our products. We can make recommendations for finance specialists that we know some of our clients have used and have been very happy with. If you have any other questions, drop us a line at info@avaloncabins.co.uk.

Q: What is modular construction?

A: A modular construction is a building that is constructed off-site under controlled factory conditions in transportable modules. The building will meet relevant building regulations where required and perform to the same standard as traditional construction.

Q: What are the benefits of modular construction?

Modular construction offers flexibility compared to traditional builds. As all our modular buildings are bespoke and tailored to our customers’ needs and aspirations.

They are an environmentally friendly method of construction. The off-site construction process achieves reduced build times, avoid stoppages due to adverse weather and helps our customers meet their corporate and social environmental responsibilities.

Due to the off-site construction the whole process is factory controlled. All employees adhere to Avalon’s strict quality standards.

Modular construction are far less disruptive to your business/facility. You don’t need to close off or provided prolonged access to your premises

And finally the cost, due to the off-site construction and reduced build time modular construction is more affordable than traditional builds.

Q: How is modular construction more cost efficient?

A: Due to the off-site construction process, time is saved on labour and disruptions to your business/facility leading to significant financial savings.

Q: Who will coordinate the installation and tradespeople?

A: The advantage of using Avalon is we deal with all this, from our electricians to our construction team we work as one team.

Q: What if there is adverse weather?

A: The advantages of modular construction is all stages of construction are in our controlled factory setting. Due to the consistent environment there is not a risk of damp, rain or high levels of moisture being trapped into the build. Adverse weather is really limited to installation and delivery

Q: Can I extend a modular building?

A: Yes, your modular building can expand as your business/facility grows.

Q: How secure are Modular Buildings?

A: The design and build of your modular building will meet the same rigorous testing of any quality building projects and meets building regulations (where required)

Q: Can a modular building be moved/relocated?

A: Yes, but, the building, when delivered, is installed on site to a standard that would make it feel that it was built on site. To move the building at a later date is not easy but can be done. during a free site visit please discuss this with our team to ensure it’s possible in your location. Please kindly note it is not always cost-effective.

Q: Is there any funding available for schools?

A: Link to the website about funding (Part 9)

Q: Where do you deliver to?

A: We deliver throughout the UK

Q: Do you charge for site visits?

A: No, we offer free site surveys.

Q: How much do you charge for quotations?

A: It’s completely free and there is no obligation to purchase. Our Award-Winning Team will provide everything you need, because transparency is at the heart of everything we do.

Q: How are the cabins delivered?

A: We use a hand-picked selection of Haulage companies that are carefully vetted to ensure they met our high standards.

Q: What if the access is restricted?

A: We offer a free site survey at the very beginning of the process, during your site survey we would discuss delivery options.

Q: Does my quote include VAT?

A: Yes, all quotes will include VAT. Unless your business/facility is VAT exclusive for example a charity.

Q: Can you arrange ground works?

A: Yes, we certainly can. A free full site survey would need to be completed before a quote could be provided.

Q: How long does delivery/installation take?

A: As our buildings are bespoke and tailored to each customer, each buildings delivery and installation timescale is different. Delivery is always discussed with the customer beforehand and we have never failed to deliver a building within the timescale.

Q: Will my building comply with Building Regulations?

A: Yes, all of our buildings comply with building regulations

Q: Do I require planning permission?

A: Yes and no, every building we produce is unique, they are all used for different purposes. Some may require building regulations. Modular building do require planning permission,

However, under new regulations an Avalon Garden Room are considered to be permitted development, not requiring planning permission, subject to a few limits and conditions.

Please see further information below regarding planning permission:-https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/43/outbuildings

Q: Are your garden rooms warm enough to use in winter?

A: Yes, they are full insulated for all year round usage

Q: Can I have a toilet and/or kitchen in my building?

A: Absolutely, let our design team know your requirements to ensure your quote is accurate.

Q: Can I have dividing walls / separate rooms?

A: Absolutely, let our design team know your requirements to ensure your quote is accurate.

Q: Can I have underfloor heating?

A: Absolutely, let our design team know your requirements to ensure your quote is accurate.

Q: Can you attach a garden room onto the side of my house?

A: Yes, however planning permission maybe required. Please see link below for further information https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/43/outbuildings

Q: Can you design my building as a custom shape?

A: Yes, however there are limitations due to health and safety and building regulations.

It is no wonder that Avalon Cabins are kept busy! The service that we received was exemplary from the start of the initial planning process to the delivery and final fitting out on site. We chose Avalon ahead of other manufacturers due to the flexibility in design that we were afforded due to Ged and James’ approach to the whole design process. Using Avalon enabled me to make sure that any necessary cabling for phones, computers and electricity sockets were placed where we wanted them, and not where they came in a ready built unit. It also enabled us to make sure that we had the number of windows we needed, partitions where we wanted them, in fact, configure the unit as we needed. The finish inside is excellent, the little touches, oak doors and architrave, coving etc, really do set the unit apart from others! My staff are loving the new environment so much that they have taken ownership of it to make sure that it stays in excellent condition. The only issue we had, an air conditioner fault, was rectified immediately by Ged, who came over himself and fixed the fault. All in all a thoroughly professional and flexible service from start to finish, in fact beyond the finish and into the after-service. By using Avalon we have been able to take ownership of a fantastic modular office that would not have been possible had we gone elsewhere. As such I could not recommend Avalon Cabins highly enough and welcome would be more than happy to speak to anybody wishing to use their services.

Many thanks Avalon. Great service throughout!

Mark Turner

S&J Haulage

It is with great enthusiasm that I send this feedback information, my wife and I undertook to buy a suitable location and build a touring park, not being “developers” the whole process has been fraught with stress and problems, it is at this point we met with Ged and James O’Reilly and have not looked back, they have been professional throughout the whole process, designing and constructing our Park Amenity Building, pricing and advising the best options, all within a limited budget, there advice and support has been invaluable. The build and design has developed from a portable structure to a full blown Building regs standard of build, again no problems, this was all taken in Ged’s and James’s stride and a completed sectional building was delivered and constructed, they communicated openly and honestly throughout the whole process and has delivered a building that works, looks great and we feel very proud off. We feel Avalon Cabins deserve to be recognised for their hard work and customer focus, throughout our development they have not caused any concerns or problems, a pleasure to deal with and have on site.

Philip M Lodder

Wolds view Touring Park

I purchased and received a timber framed building from the above company. From the very first point of contact with Mr. Ged O’Reilly the service level was excellent. We worked right through together from costing, design and delivery. We were given information at every stage of the building being constructed and Mr. O’Reilly’s factory and given the opportunity to visit once the frame was assembled. This proved to be a valuable exercise for us, to be able to see the design and size and enable us to make small last minute changes that we felt would improve the “work ability” of the build for our pre-school. Delivery of the building was to schedule and the logistics were seamless all organised by Avalon Cabins. Within 3 days of the building arriving we were in and setting up our new school building. The building was inspected by our local building inspector and was signed off without any issues along with our fire safety certificate. Without any hesitation I would recommend Avalon Cabins for the quality and finish of their buildings and high level service that they provide.

Joanne L Manley

Snapdragons Pre-School

From the very first day I spoke to Ged, I knew we were going to get along. He listened to our requirements, advised us on various points – drawing on his experience – and acted in a very efficient and professional manner throughout the whole process. We visited the workshop during the build and made one or two alterations, nothing was too much trouble. The units arrived to our site on time and were very quickly put together and made water-tight, within 5 days we had moved into our new sales suite. It was a pleasure to deal with a company that did what they said they would do to a very high standard and within a very tight time scale. I would have no hesitation in recommending Avalon Cabins / Ged and his son James to anyone, and if you are interested in buying a new building, please call into our site Nr Reading and we will happily show you around our new “Sales Suite”.

Paul Clarke

The Caravan Company

Thanks very much again for the completion of our new sales office. We are all very happy with the finished product, lots of customers have also commented on how nice the new office is. I must congratulate you on your professional manner and first class service, yours was one of the only jobs that went as planned and on time on our site relocation.

So if anyone wishes to view our new building I would be more than happy and would recommend you every time.

Rob Matthews

Oaktree Motorhomes

My name is David Brown and I am the manager of Hitchin Caravans Limited. Avalon Bespoke Cabins supplied and installed an office suite for us in february 2012.I would recommend them to you without reservation. We are very pleased with the building and the professional level of service offered by Avalon Bespoke Cabins. Ged O’Reilly who dealt with our order was a pleasure to do business with.

David Brown

Venture Caravans