If you have any further questions about our range of urbanpods™, or our bespoke design services that are not covered in the FAQs below do not hesitate to get in touch
urbanpods are built to new-build housing standards and achieve an EPC Rating A, helping to provide excellent insulation, low running costs and year-round comfort.Premium glazing and doors also help reduce external noise, while the urbanpods app lets you control features such as heating and lighting from your phone.
urbanpods boast an A-rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and are meticulously crafted to provide optimal warmth and energy efficiency combined. With exceptional insulation that minimizes heat loss, our products are both economical and cost-efficient to run, contributing to a win-win scenario for the environment as well.
Yes, you can visit our Livingston showroom, where our Ufficio, Medio, Sauna, Massimo and Perfetto pods are all on display.
Seeing the pods in person is the best way to explore the different layouts, finishes and sizes.Our showroom is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm at Unit 19, Napier Square, Livingston, EH54 5DG.
The pods can be fully constructed and craned into position if access allows. Most however are built in parts and assembled on site.
Understanding your budget early is important, but it’s equally important to compare what is included as standard. At urbanpods, our standard modules are delivered as a complete turnkey solution, with no hidden extras for the core build.
Every standard urbanpod includes:
- Ground screw foundations
- Painted internal finish
- Three internal double sockets
- Recessed LED strip lighting internally and externally
- 900mm canopy with matching deck
- Composite grey decking
- Karndean flooring
- Infrared ceiling heating system
- Construction to new-build housing standards
- EPC Rating A for outstanding energy efficiency
This ensures a high-quality, year-round space with a clear understanding of the overall investment from the outset.
Once you have decided on your perfect pod, you can pay for it through our payment schedule:
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- 30% is required to secure the installation date and enable us to manufacture the pod
- Second instalment of 40% is required 4 weeks before delivery
- 30% is required on the pod delivery day or the first day of your pod installation commencing
The pods, or generally any garden building, falls under the permitted development rights in Scotland, meaning you don’t require planning consent for installing one, there are restrictions however, for instance:
- The pod cannot be fitted against the existing house, it needs to be at least 1 metre away from the house
- The pod full height pod (2.850m externally) needs to be 1 metre away from the boundary fence (due to the height of the structure)
- If you live within a conservation area, you need planning consent regardless
- If you install drainage services for say a sink or toilet, you will need planning permission or a building warrant regardless.
We also offer a reduced height pod (2.5m externally) across our range for those where garden space is at a premium. This pod can be placed within a metre of the the boundary and can also be installed within permitted development rights.
If your pod needs permission, we will advise you of this and will guide you through this process.
Your pod comes with a 5-year guarantee for the structure. On completion, we issue guidance on how to look after your pod. You can expect it to last as long as any other structure, it will however require to be looked after, much like your home or office building. Our pods are built to new build housing standards, so they are very robust and warm buildings. You are effectively buying a mini house.
Most Urbanpods are fully installed and ready to use within a couple of weeks. Timelines may vary depending on the size, specification and complexity of your project.
This can vary according to demand, time of year and availability of materials. Please ask us for current wait times.
In most cases we don’t need you to do a thing. We take care of everything. Just look forward to using your gorgeous new pod.
Yes, we can include a bathroom, kitchenette, or both as part of your urbanpod design. This may require planning permission, depending on the intended use, location and local authority requirements. Plumbing, drainage and utility connections will also need to be considered, and our team can advise you on what may be required for your project.
We offer a wide range of optional features and finishes, allowing you to make your Urbanpod completely your own. These can include feature walls, living roofs, blinds, hot tub decking, a bar, an outdoor kitchen and much more. Ask our team for a copy of our optional extras brochure to explore the full range.
No, our pods fall under permitted development and are free-standing structures.
If you have any other questions whatsoever, please call or email us.
OUR PODS
Our urbanpods™ are pre-manufactured either fully constructed or in parts and shipped out to our clients’ homes for swift construction on site thus minimising time spent at your home, we endeavor at all times to keep the process as simple as it can be from conception to completion, it’s what separates us from our competitors.
