Benefits Of Working With Pod Manufacturing Experts To Make Your Glamping Resort

The process of buying glamping structures comes in two main ways. The first, simply buying a pre-built glamping pod structure online and then having it delivered to your site. The second, working with an expert manufacturer to create a structure that’s totally unique. 

Sure, some people would immediately jump to the first option as it seems easier, it’s quicker and you don’t have to talk to anyone. You pay for it and it arrives on your doorstep. Let’s just break down some of the great benefits you can get from working alongside a glamping expert to craft your glamping pods as well as comparing the two processes.

Buying Pods Online Vs Working With Industry Experts

Basic Structures Are Cheaper

Buying glamping pods directly from an online source is usually cheaper than if you had one uniquely designed for you. The reason why they can be so much cheaper is that they aren’t customisable, you buy the structure that you’ve seen online and it arrives as it was described (hopefully). Having no customisable features means that they can charge at a lower price. They never have to buy new materials or deviate from their original design, because of this, they can sometimes be pre-built way before they are even sold!

Pre-Made Structures Will Get Delivered Faster

Structures that have already been built and purchased from an online retailer generally have a quicker delivery time than a bespoke glamping pod. This makes a lot of sense, it’s already been built and ready to go. 

If you’re wanting to get your glamping site up and running in the fastest way possible, buying a glamping pod online that’s already pre-made is a sure way of making that happen.

Expert Level Quality Pods Have Higher ROI

To analyse the other side of it, working with an expert directly to build a structure that’s bespoke to you and your site can prove to grant you a higher return on your investment down the line. 

Even though it may cost a higher price, the more premium and luxurious your glamping pods are, the more you can charge per night. Not only that, the desire for a luxury glamping holiday is only increasing, having a bespoke accommodation is what guests are after.

Putting a well crafted, unique set of glamping pods against pre-made ones from an online store holds no real comparison. The one that provides the most unique and luxury experience is the one that will draw the crowds and for the glamping site owner, bring revenue.

Delivery Times May Vary As Per Individual Requirements

With unique glamping pods, the times will obviously vary when compared to a pre-made one. You need to consider the time it takes to gather and construct the materials used for the pods before they get delivered to you. Another key difference here is that with a well-crafted glamping pod, they may be built on-site, rather than pre-built. 

This will obviously factor into the time it takes for your site to be up and running, but the advantage here is that a pod that’s built on-site is done with the consideration of the environment around it. We build pods this way and ensure that the structure compliments the land, whether your site is surrounded by tall trees or if your site is on an open plane of land. 

Why We Don't Recommend Ordering From Uncertified Suppliers

There’s no real rule of thumb for what makes a glamping pod manufacturer or supplier certified or uncertified. However, one of the main considerations you’ll need to make when looking for certified manufacturers is their reputation. This might seem fairly obvious but their reputation is key, this means looking for reviews and looking on the manufacturer’s site, rather than a merchant website such as eBay to get more information on them.

We always recommend that you get in touch with the manufacturer directly and discuss your land and requirements. You need to be able to trust your manufacturer, if you work with a manufacturer that you don’t really know much about, you could be running some risks with the quality of your glamping pods. 

Poor Quality Material

A standout problem that people often face when they buy a glamping pod online without much research is that their glamping pod is not nearly as sturdy and structurally sound as they’d hoped. Images and descriptions of items can be deceiving, have you ever purchased something online that sounded and looked fantastic but when it arrived it was a total disappointment? Buying glamping pods online is no different.

Needless to say that a glamping pod made out of materials that aren’t to the highest quality, the structure can break and decay more quickly meaning it will need repairs or replacing more often. Sometimes it also means the pod can’t withstand strong winds or heavy rainfall, making it suitable to live in for a small period of time in the year.

Additional Installation Costs

If you don’t do your research on who you’re buying your glamping pods from, be aware of hidden costs! Sometimes you can be caught out with installation fees once they arrive on your site so always make sure you know what initial costs are when you first purchase your pods and understand how much of a service you are paying for.

How You Benefit From Working With Pod Manufacturing Experts

They can Define your Glamping Project Feasibility

We’ve already explained that it’s easy to buy a glamping pod online without much research, however if you work with a glamping pod expert, they can help you work out if there is a specific pod right for you and your land or even if your initial idea is feasible.

Experts can calculate the feasibility of your glamping site, meaning they’ll be able to find out whether your entire glamping project is realistic or not. A manufacturing expert will be able to show you that there really is more to your site than just buying and installing glamping pods.

Receiving Support With Your Planning Permission

If you have a glamping site and want to install glamping pods, you will most likely need planning permission. If you haven’t thought about this step already, it can be a long and challenging process to get approval to have glamping pods installed at your site. Luckily, manufacturing experts can sometimes help you with this process. Part of their service can include arranging or assisting you with gaining planning permission for your glamping site, taking a huge weight off your shoulders and leaving it in the hands of the experts. A much more efficient option than trying to do it yourself.

Learn More About Our Pod Manufacturing Approach

As glamping manufacturer experts, we have a specific process, the ‘Enchanted way’ of doing things in order to get your idea from conception to completion. If you would like to know more about our process and how we can help you set up your glamping site with unique and eye-catching glamping pods. Get in touch today