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Great work. Kris explained what he would do clearly and provided a competitive quote for the eork. He was able to start quickly and work days that accommodated my schedule and needs. I love the finished result and he explained how to care for it. Great workmanship - would hire him again.
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Garden sheds come in a range of shapes and sizes and are increasingly used for a variety of different purposes, from storing tools and garden furniture, to providing spaces to work in or relax. Garden sheds are usually made from wood, plastic, or metal and, unless you’re after something bespoke, most sheds will come pre-built, requiring you or a tradesperson to assemble it. In most cases, a gardener, a handyman, or a builder will be able to do the job for you.
Costs for installing or building your garden shed
The costs of the shed itself will vary greatly on what your shed is made from and its size. Most pre-built sheds will take 1-2 days to build, with costs likely to start from £200, though this will vary based on where you live. Costs can increase if you need an area cleared to make room for the shed, are opting for a concrete base or need the ground levelled before the shed can be built.
If you’re looking to add electricity, heating, lighting and furniture, this will add to the complexity of the project and you may want to research specialist shed builders who can build you something bespoke.
Choosing the right shed
This will depend upon a number of things including:
- Your budget.
- The value of the items you’ll keep in the shed.
- Your intended use of the shed.
- Any design considerations you have relating to your house or garden.
Before you decide on the type of shed, it’s important to think about how you’ll use it. Will your shed be used to sit and relax in, to work in, or as a home for your lawnmower and other garden tools.
Wooden sheds are usually made from softwoods like pine and cedar. Pine has a greater susceptibility to rot than cedar but is also cheaper and more widely available. It’s a good idea to treat your shed before construction and then repeat the treatment each year. This will help to keep it weather-proof. Alternatively you could look at pre-treated or pressure-treated sheds. The latter has preservative forced into the timber, resulting in almost no maintenance being required at all.
Plastic sheds tend to be cheaper than wooden sheds. They’re lighter, won’t rot or burn, and are often simpler to construct. On the downside, because of its plastic construction, the hinges for the doors and locks will likely be plastic meaning security can be a concern, and you may have limits on the amount you can hang on the walls. You’ll also want to think about how your new shed will look in situ – plastic sheds often struggle for style points.
Metal sheds are made to last (but beware the cheap, thin metal sheds which corrode quickly). They’re low maintenance as the metal is galvanised, making them weather proof. They’re also heavy, meaning they’re robust and can be made very secure, but this means they can be trickier to put up, with the panels of the shed weighing significantly more than other alternatives.
Whichever option you choose, a solid base is vital to ensure your shed is able to withstand the rigours of daily use (removing tools and equipment from a shed will test how well built your shed is) and bad weather. Ask your tradesperson before they quote about whether any clearance is needed, how they plan to create a solid base for the shed and whether there’s any work required to level off the ground.
There are no specific qualifications that a tradesperson will need to build a shed. It’s always advisable to see proof of similar projects they’ve been done for other homeowners.
Planning permission for building a garden shed
You shouldn’t need planning permission to build a shed if:
- Your shed is only being used for domestic purposes.
- Your shed has a maximum height of 4 metres.
- The ground area covered by your shed is less than 50% of the total ground space of your home.
For all the latest planning permission advice and for all the qualifying criteria, visit the Planning Portal.
Insurance for electrical work
Whichever tradesperson you choose to build your shed, they should have public liability insurance. This isn’t a requirement but gives you peace of mind should there be any property damage or personal injury claims as a result of the work.
Questions you should ask your tradesperson
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- What kind of jobs do they tend to do the most? Can they give you references for previous work?
- Will it be themselves that build the shed? If a concrete base is needed, or if you’d like electricity in your shed, will they be doing this work themselves or working with other tradespeople?
I am a highly skilled carpenter and handyman with several years of experience. My expertise enables me to handle both indoor and outdoor carpentry tasks to a high standard. Additionally, I enjoy the challenge of creating bespoke projects tailored to clients' needs, whether for residential or commercial spaces.
Jim quoted a good price, was easy to communicate with, turned up when he said he would, and did a great job. Can't ask for any more than that!
With over 30 years experience in carpentry and joinery all types of joinery undertaken
To cut a long story short as I can't fit it in, he came around 9.20am, had a cup of tea, chatted then left at 10.10am to get materials and another tool. He eventually arrived back at 2.30pm, I said we thought he wasn't coming back he lost the plot. He was very unprofessional and verbally aggressive, telling me I was disrespectful and ungrateful and much more. My husband and my sister heard him too. Well, I'm a paying customer so you were most definitely the disrespectful and ungrateful one
I am a competent time served joiner with over 25 years experience. City and Guilds proof can be shown. I am an extremely consciences worker and will work to a standard I would expect in my own home.
Green Lawn Landscape & Maintenance takes great care and pride in offering a friendly and professional service. Our aim is always to turn your ideas and dreams into affordable spaces for you to enjoy for years ahead.
We are a company that has many years of experience in the building business. We are passionate about our reputation and our aim is to leave every customer extremely happy with the workmanship we give them.
Needed a shed roof repaired after storm damage at the start of the year. Lee from 1st Class Property Care came and had a look and proposed a solution. After that work was done very quickly. Delighted with the results, I can honestly say the roof is better than it has ever been, feels totally solid and has given the shed years more life. Very happy!
Hi we are a two band company me and my son plus contractor when we need them we do all aspects of the building game as specified in are categories from bricklaying to decorating we aim to keep all are customers happy from start to finish thanks
Really good job from Matthew. Was flexible on coming for a quote in the first instance as we both juggled life, communication was very good throughout too. Decent price and job -partial patio rebuilding and pointing -done within a few days. Will definitely hire again as needed.
We are a reliable, friendly company specialising in home improvements and property maintenance. Fully insured, we are committed to providing an excellent service to our customers. Our services include; General property maintenance Painting & Decorating Driveways Fencing Landscaping Mowing and Hedge cutting services And more.. We look forward to hearing from you to discuss your requirements. Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote!
Arrived at specified time and quickly found the problem. Cleaned up after themselves. A job well done.
P.A landscaping and groundwork’s All aspects of landscaping, groundwork’s and carpentry undertaken -grass cutting -walls -tarmac -guttering -painting -jet washing -fencing -trees and bushes trimmed and topped -all rubbish removed -small and large haulage No job too big or small, please contact for a free no obligation quote
Absolutely brilliant, so polite, hard working,done a great job , definitely recommend them, will hire them again. Went above and beyond. Thankyou lads.
About Andrey's Property Services. Thank you for looking at our profile page here at Andrey's Property Services. We are a team of highly skilled multi-talented tradespeople and between us we can do pretty much all work required in your home to a very good standard. This can be confirmed by looking at our excellent reviews and pictures of our previous work. Some of the things that make us stand out from the rest - NO UPFRONT DEPOSITS We only ever ask for payment once the work is complete and you have had a chance to make sure you are totally happy with everything. WE DO EVERYTHING Why have multiple tradespeople or multiple companies working on the same job when we can manage the whole project start to finish and take responsibility and ownership for everything. REVIEWED & CHECKED We have been through numerous checks into our background by independent organisations including TrustATrader and others that you can find on our website Including criminal background checks, public liability insurance checks, necessary qualification checks. ALL WORK GUARANTEED At Andrey's we are so confident in the quality of our work that we offer a full one to ten year guarantee on any work we do, totally free of charge. This combined with our 1 million pound public liability insurance should give you full confidence in Andrey's Property Services.
We are small company with lots of pride in our work no job to big or small .
20% Discount free spaces All Aspects of Carpentry Undertaken – Quality Work with 20 Years of Experience Hi, my name is Jackob, a qualified NVQ Level 2 carpenter from Poland with over 20 years of hands-on experience across four countries: Poland, Germany, England, and Wales. Now based in Cardiff, I proudly offer reliable, high-quality carpentry services throughout Cardiff and the surrounding areas. Services I Offer: • First and Second Fix Carpentry • Kitchen Fitting • Door and Window Installation (including PVC) • Skirting and Architrave • Flooring (including Laminate) • Finishing Work I take great pride in my work – it’s always clean, precise, and completed on time. Whether it’s a small repair or a full kitchen installation, I ensure every project is finished to the highest standard. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and skilled carpenter, I’m here to help. Get in touch today – I’ll be happy to discuss your project.
Very impressed with the work he done for us, very friendly and helpful and will definitely use this company again.
We have a very experienced team that specialise in various services and no job is too big or too small. The below is a list of our services: -Shed and garden building specialist (made to order) -All groundworks including drainage -Carpentry indoor and outdoor - All types of tiling - floor and walls And all other aspects of property maintenance Although we are new to rated people our team have over 20 years of experience and are highly skilled. All our jobs are managed by our project manager who will ensure that everything runs smoothly and the jobs get done within the agreed time frame.
Lovely shed, efficient service, thank you!
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A Carpentry company based in the heart of Birmingham taking on all kinds of work around The west midlands & East Midlands area, We work hours to fit tough schedules and time frames, weekends & bank holidays with vast experience in various trades in the construction industry, we offer a hassle-free service from start to finish. We offer full Joinery & Carpentry services. From Full renovations & Extensions, Flat Roofing, Outdoor structures, Door Hanging services, Boxing in, Decking, Stud walls, Floor Boarding, Laminate Flooring, Loft Boarding, Loft Hatches & Ladders, Loft Insulation, and also more complex work e.g. custom designed shelving, Wardrobes, Cupboards and Display cabinets. We also take on insurance work and offer a property maintenance service. 100's pictures on our page to describe further what we do. At HJ Barlow Developments Ltd we really do pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, work ethic and customer service, Our commitment to our customers really shows in our competitive prices, detailed quotes and our dedication to go the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work. We are a family and it is extremely important to us that we give a professional service to every single one of our clients and we endeavour to create a great working relationship & environment for them and ourselves. We are proud of our workmanship and strive to give each client the service they deserve. Fully insured to work on domestic and commercial properties and with vast experience in the industry, we offer a friendly and reliable service for all types of work from start to finish. Our call outs & quotes are completely free, we pride ourselves in always providing the fine details so the customer is never left in the dark at any part of their construction project. We have many contacts all around the midlands so if we can’t always help, we will know a trustworthy tradesmen that can, always available on mobile and email 7 days a week. Please see the photo section for more.
Harry did a sterling job for us! He hung 9 internal doors perfectly. His attention to detail is second to none. He arrived on time every morning, kept us informed on what he planned to do each day and worked hard. He was very friendly and polite. We were a little unsure if to use Harry because he is based in Sutton Coldfield and we are in Derby but he explained why he prefers working this side of Birmingham and the travelling was no issue. We would 100% recommend Harry.
I graduated from carpentry school in 1987. I work in the first five years, only furniture high class for Germany and France. Solid wood. I can do flooring . Antique , engineering flooring, as well as solid wood. I cand build things T&G no nails no screw. I like to do 5 good quality and give a warranty for my work. MDF ,we warranty up to 2 years, and solid wood up to 6 years I have a work shop where I can build things and furniture. We are highly trained in cabinets making. Al tips of bespoke furniture. We provide pictures from any jobs . We can build bespoke kitchens , Islanda, and more.
Hands down the best service & workmanship I have ever received!! His work & personality was amazing! I ended up giving more jobs around the house as the quality of work was perfect! Have recommended to others & will continue to do so. I wish all trade people were this trustworthy & professional! You won’t regret choosing him to do your work!
Here at Bespoke Installation our aim is customer satisfaction! We provide very wide range of services ‘bespoke’ to each persons requirements. Whether it’s swapping a plug socket or a full home &/or garden renovation we have you covered! All of our work comes with a very generous 2 - 10 year guarantee which includes labour and materials! We’ll also beat 95% of all quotes!
Never turned up, far from happy.
With 17 years of dedicated experience in plumbing, carpentry, and general handyman services, I'm your trusted professional for all your home improvement and repair needs. I've built my business on a foundation of quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and transparent communication. From leaky faucets and stubborn clogs to custom shelving and minor renovations, you can count on me to get the job done right, efficiently, and to your complete satisfaction.
Hi I’m John from NEW GEN roofing & landscaping been in the business for 12 years if you want a free quote just give me a call or text don’t hesitate thank you
This gentleman was very polite and knowledgeable he explained everything to me before I hired him and on completion he had done a fantastic job even dealing with a very difficult neighbour in a polite way I highly recommend Thank you so much
Hi all 2 guys experience on renovation 10 years any jobs we doing very good and very clean for more information call me
Called within 10 minutes of my posting the job. Arrived one hour later to talk and look at job required. Agreed to terms. Arrived back two hours later with replacement doors. Fitted completely within four hours. Excellent work, friendly duo. Would use again and recommend to others.
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Excellent service. Hardworking man and continued to work throughout the rain. Offers a fair price and I would happily recommend.
McGinleys Services has over 25 years of experience in commercial and residential Landscape and building maintenance within the Berkshire area. We can help you maintain your property or help you create your dream landscaped garden.
Could not rate this team highly enough. Honest, hard working, tidy and pleasant from start to finish. Have done a fantastic job with stripping out the old patio and laying a superb new one. I would 100% recommend Mark and his team and will use him for any other jobs in his remit. Thanks again for your hard work.
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