About DGS

At DGS we are small but mighty. Excellence in all we do is what drives me and my team forward. Consistency is key in every stage of the process, and each project must be the best it possibly can. It is as simple and complicated as that.

Our story

Design Garden Spaces was started in 2018, by founder and experienced carpenter Dan Britton, with a mission to offer a different experience for garden rooms. We’ve since grown, from a small local builder to a trusted name for bespoke garden builds and timber frame extensions in the South of England.

As a family-run business with a tight knit team, our reputation matters to us. We have a personal stake in every job, and are committed to providing quality over quantity in all our work. With years of hands-on experience we pride ourselves on quality service, design and craftmanship.

We pride ourselves on our personal approach with honest, genuine interactions. Our quality materials are selectively chosen to offer maximum durability and aesthetic potential. And our clear, communicative process takes your garden space from concept to actualisation – providing truly bespoke spaces to match any need.

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Our Values

What we stand for

Craftsmanship

Precision, pride in our work, and an eye for detail help us blend traditional joinery with modern design to craft truly bespoke spaces of exceptional quality.

Sustainability

All our materials are carefully chosen to match needs for both quality and the environment, resulting in quality builds that are kind to our planet.

Customer-Centric Design

What makes us different is our personal approach. You’ll always have genuine one-to-one conversations with us, along with regular updates, so you feel confident that your design is taking shape exactly as you imagined and that everything is moving smoothly.

Integrity

We commit to our promises, providing accurate costings and timescales consistently across our projects. If something goes wrong, or isn’t up to standard, we’ll be the first to let you know – and will work to ensure things get back on track.

Innovation

Modern tools and techniques like 3D visualisation are useful to us, but our roots are in tradition. From the decades of experience in traditional carpentry we bring, to our family-run ethos, we offer a service that brings together the benefits of the past and the present, to make timber frame builds that will last into the future.

Meet the team

At DGS, we believe great work comes from focus, care, and high standards. Being a small team allows us to stay hands-on, consistent, and detail-driven at every stage of a project. We hold ourselves to an uncompromising level of excellence, because every piece of work we deliver should represent the very best of what we do.

Dan Britton

Owner

Sophie Osbourne

Sophie Osbourne

Office Manager

James

James

Electrician

Jack

Jack

Electrician

Ben Waters

Plasterer

Ollie Crook

Ollie Crook

Plasterer

Sophie Brown

Carpenter

Tim

Tim

Roofer

Where we work

DGS works from our offices in Bath, designing and building bespoke timber builds for homes and businesses across the South of England, including Bristol, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Wiltshire. Whatever your location, we’ll still provide the same hands-on experience for creating your tailored garden build.