Garden Shed

Yes, you can put a shed on decking – but only when the decking is structurally reinforced, completely level, and designed to allow airflow beneath the shed. In practice, this is where many problems begin. Most domestic decking in the UK is built for foot traffic and light furniture, not for supporting a permanent structure…

There’s no such thing as the “best” shed in a universal sense. There’s only the shed that’s best for you. What works perfectly for someone storing a bike and a lawnmower isn’t going to suit someone dreaming of a heated workshop and neither of those people want the same thing as someone who just needs…

Preparing the ground is the part most people want to rush through but it’s the single step that decides whether your shed lasts two years or twenty. The good news is that it’s not complicated once you know what to do. This guide walks you through why ground prep matters, what to check before you…

Putting a shed straight onto grass feels like one of those shortcuts that should work. The ground looks flat, the grass seems harmless and you tell yourself “it’ll be ace!” But while grass is great for kids, football games, dogs and Sunday lounging, it’s an absolutely terrible foundation for any building. Grass holds moisture, soil…

Most people want a shed base that’s cheap and doesn’t require a weekend-long battle with concrete to install. And honestly, who can blame them? But while the urge to save money is strong, the last thing you want is a shed that slowly sinks into the garden because you cut the wrong corner. The good…

A lot of people assume they have to pour a concrete slab before they can put up a shed. It feels like the “proper” way to do it, and for very large or heavy buildings it sometimes is. But for most small and medium UK garden sheds, concrete isn’t essential at all. In fact, it’s…

Building a shed base with foundation blocks is popular for one simple reason: it feels doable. You don’t have to dig out big trenches or hire a cement mixer and wait weeks for the base to set. Foundation blocks are cheap and easy enough for even beginner DIYers to use confidently.  However, that’s not to…

Building a shed on uneven ground isn’t impossible, but it does take a bit more planning than dropping one onto a flat patch of grass. Slopes, dips and lumpy soil can all affect how well your shed sits, how long it lasts and whether the doors still open properly a year from now. This guide…

Using paving slabs for a shed base is one of those brilliantly simple ideas that people often overlook because they assume it’s either too hard to do or won’t be stable enough. In reality, a well-laid slab base can be absolutely rock-steady, weather-resilient and a whole lot easier to build than pouring concrete or wrestling…

Pouring a concrete base sounds like the kind of job only a seasoned DIY warrior would take on, but it can be a very fulfilling DIY project once you understand the steps. Most people choose concrete because they want a shed base they never have to think about again. Once it’s down, it’s rock solid,…

A gravel shed base is one of the most popular choices in the UK, but it’s also one of the most common to get wrong. If the gravel is too shallow, uneven, missing a proper sub-base, or you don’t use the right type, your shed can start to sink, tilt or hold water underneath. When…

A good garden shed needs a solid base, and a timber frame is one of the easiest and most versatile options to build for UK gardens. It keeps your shed level, lifts it off damp ground and creates the airflow it needs to stay dry and sturdy.  In this guide, we’ll walk through what timber…

Building a shed is one of those DIY projects that actually feels exciting. You get to design the space, picture what you’ll be using it for and maybe even daydream a little about how organised your life will be once it’s up (especially if you’ve been living in a jumble of clutter or trying to…

Are you looking to understand concrete base costs for your shed? You’re in the right place, because we’ll break down everything you need to know in our helpful blog post. Building a shed is a great way to add storage space and value to your property, but…  Often enough, the foundation is overlooked in the…

When it comes to choosing the right summerhouse colours, homeowners are fortunate enough to be spoiled for choice. There are so many options that it can be hard to know where to start! This is why we’ve created this helpful guide. We’ll talk about all the main considerations when it comes to choosing the colours…