Golf simulator room design and fit-out
A golf simulator room is a space set aside for the simulator, with the enclosure or a full impact wall, a hitting area, lighting, and somewhere to sit and watch. A spare room, basement or loft can work if the ceiling is high enough, usually 2.7 to 3 metres. Fitting out an existing room typically costs a light fit-out of about £1,000 to £3,000 plus the kit, or about £11,999 to £16,599 for a built-in panel den with technology.
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Signs a room could become a simulator room
- It is at least 3 metres wide and about 4.5 to 5 metres deep from ball to back wall.
- The ceiling is about 2.7 metres or more where you swing, with no low lights or beams.
- You can darken it: few windows, or windows that blinds will cover.
- There is room behind the hitter for a sofa or a couple of chairs.
- Noise will not disturb bedrooms, or you are willing to add sound reduction.
What a golf simulator room costs
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Existing room, light fit-out Lighting, sockets and finishes, plus kit | £1,000 to £3,000 |
| Mid-range kit Monitor with club data, full enclosure and impact screen, better mat, short-throw projector | £3,000 to £10,000 |
| Premium kit Tour-level monitor, commercial screen, pro turf, 4K laser projector, custom enclosure | £10,000 to £25,000+ |
| Indoor panel golf den Built inside an existing room, technology included; published "from" prices | £11,999 to £16,599 |
| Dedicated golf den with full technology One retailer's typical total | £15,000 to £30,000+ |
Kit tiers from the GolfBays 2026 price guide; panel dens and den totals from Tekden; fit-out allowance from Checkatrade day rates and a GolfBays worked example. Read 26 October 2026. A guide, not a quote: most of these sources do not say whether VAT is included, so ask every quote to show it. The cost calculator gives a range for your room.
What a good quote includes
Ask for these six points in writing. Two quotes that cover them can be compared line by line.
Swing space checked
Ceiling height measured where the club will be at the top of the swing, not just in the middle of the room.
Impact wall or enclosure
A ready-made enclosure, a framed screen across the room, or padded side walls, with the gap behind the screen stated.
Lighting plan
Dimmable room lights and a light over the hitting area, set so the screen stays bright and the launch monitor can see the ball.
Flooring
Hitting mat and surrounding turf or flooring, and how the floor underneath is protected.
Sound and neighbours
Foam backing, acoustic panels or extra insulation if the room adjoins bedrooms or another home.
Seating and storage
Where people sit safely out of the swing path, and storage for clubs and balls.
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Ask for a free quoteHow a golf simulator room comes together
Measure
Width, depth and ceiling height, plus windows, doors, lights and radiators in the hitting zone.
Design
The installer draws the layout: enclosure, mat position, monitor, projector, lighting and seating.
Prepare the room
Lights moved or replaced, sockets added, and any walls, flooring or sound work done.
Fit and calibrate
Enclosure, screen, mat, projector and monitor installed, then aligned and tested.
Questions people ask
How big does a golf simulator room need to be?
GolfBays gives a minimum of 3 m wide, 4.5 m deep for camera-based monitors (5 m for radar behind the golfer) and 2.8 m high, ideally 3 m. Trackman describes 3.0 m high, 4.6 m wide and 5.5 m deep as comfortable for most golfers. Our size guide goes through each measurement.
Can I put a golf simulator in a loft or basement?
Sometimes. Lofts are often too low under sloping roofs, and many people cannot swing a driver below about 2.7 m. Basements can work well if the ceiling is high enough and the space is dry. An installer will check the height where you actually swing.
How do I make a simulator room quieter?
The noise is mostly the club hitting the ball and the ball hitting the screen. A foam backing on the screen, a gap behind it, acoustic panels and insulation all help. Tell the installer if the room adjoins a bedroom or a neighbour.
Do I need planning permission for a simulator room inside my house?
Not normally for internal work in a house. Listed buildings, and flats with lease terms, are different: check before you start.
What lighting does a golf simulator room need?
Dark enough for the screen to look bright, but with good light on the ball. Trackman recommends dimmers with a bright spot on the hitting area, and notes that its infrared-camera unit can be affected by too much natural light.
Get a golf simulator room quote
Three short steps: where you are, the space and what you want, and how to reach you. It takes about two minutes.
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