Building a shed may require planning permission and/or building regulation approval so you should contact your local authority before we starting work on your shed. Garden sheds provide handy storage space for garden tools and equipment, and garden furniture. This saves having to lug heavy, dirty equipment through the house, leaving mess everywhere.  We supply sheds in different styles, sizes and materials. Most  sheds are made of wood, but we can also supply plastic or metal ones. These are lighter and easier to put up, but do not look as attractive as wooden ones.

When considering where to put the shed, consider how close to the house you want it – for instance if you plan to be working in the shed with noisy power tools, it may be preferable for it to be further from the house. Check its location in relation to other structures in the garden. Look at the direction of the sun if you have sun-loving plants in the garden which would be affected by a shed blocking out the sun.

One issue  with sheds is security. Considerations are: how safe is the area you live in and how accessible is your garden. A shed in the back garden with no access from the outside and walls and fences high enough to stop people looking in may be more secure than the shed in plain view from the front of the house. Fit a strong padlock and secure the metal fastening with nuts and bolts passing through the door and frame. Instead of glass windows, use polycarbonate sheets which harder to break. Fit window locks or screw windows shut from the inside. Use a long cable lock to attach expensive power tools to each other to make them harder to steal even if someone does break into the shed. We will be happy to give advice and supply your required security items with your shed.

If planning to use the shed as a workshop in the winter months, it may be worth considering insulating it. When putting in the windows, we ensure the panes are set in mastic or putty to stop rain getting in between the beads and glazing.