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Browse every kind of garden building

Start with the type of building you need, then filter by size, material, budget and retailer.

Sheds

Sheds

Everyday storage for tools, mowers and bikes.

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Summerhouses

Summerhouses

Glazed garden rooms for sitting out and relaxing.

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Log Cabins

Log Cabins

Thick interlocking timber for year-round use.

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Workshops

Workshops

Heavier buildings with bench space and daylight.

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Greenhouses

Greenhouses

Glass and polycarbonate growing space.

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Garden Storage

Garden Storage

Compact stores for bins, tools and cushions.

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Bike Storage

Bike Storage

Secure, lockable stores for two to six bikes.

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Potting Sheds

Potting Sheds

Half-glazed sheds for growing and propagation.

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Answer four questions, see suitable buildings

A quick way to narrow thousands of garden buildings down to the ones that fit your use, size, material and budget.

What will you use it for?
What size do you need?
Preferred material
Budget

Best buys

Buying guides by budget and use

What each price bracket realistically buys, and which buildings meet the brief.

Under £500

Best sheds under £500

What you can realistically expect at this price, and where the compromises usually are.

Read the guide Under £1,000

Best sheds under £1,000

Shiplap cladding, thicker framing and better doors start to appear in this bracket.

Read the guide 10ft x 8ft and up

Best large sheds

Buildings from 10ft x 8ft upwards, for machinery, bikes and bench space.

Read the guide No annual treatment

Best low-maintenance sheds

Metal and plastic options that never need treating, and how they compare.

Read the guide Bench-ready

Best workshops

Buildings with the depth, height and door width to actually work in.

Read the guide All budgets

Best summerhouses

Glazed garden rooms across the main price brackets, painted and unpainted.

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Compare materials

Timber, metal or plastic?

Material decides maintenance, security and how easily you can fit shelving or run power.

Timber

Warm, traditional and easy to customise.

Pros

  • Suits most gardens
  • Easy to fit shelving
  • Widest size range
  • Repairable

Cons

  • Needs regular treatment
  • Heavier to build
  • Budget cladding can warp

Metal

Secure, durable and low maintenance.

Pros

  • No treatment needed
  • Good resistance to forced entry
  • Will not rot
  • Often cheapest small

Cons

  • Condensation without ventilation
  • Hard to fix shelving
  • Limited larger sizes

Plastic

Weather resistant and easy to maintain.

Pros

  • Wipes clean
  • Never rots or rusts
  • Light, quick single-person build
  • Floor usually included

Cons

  • Fewer large sizes
  • Panels can flex
  • Less traditional appearance

Retailers

Compare stock across UK retailers

We list several merchants so you can compare the same size and specification in more than one place.

GardenPost

Large online garden building specialist with a broad timber range and a nationwide delivery network.

  • Sheds
  • Summerhouses
  • Workshops
  • Log Cabins
Delivery
Free mainland UK delivery on most timber buildings, 7–21 days
Installation
Paid installation available on most timber buildings
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Hedgerow Home & Garden

General home and garden retailer carrying own-brand storage plus recognised metal and plastic shed brands.

  • Storage
  • Bike Storage
  • Sheds
  • Greenhouses
Delivery
Standard delivery 3–5 working days
Installation
Not offered
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The Timber Yard Co

Timber-focused merchant selling heavier framed sheds and workshops built to order.

  • Sheds
  • Workshops
  • Potting Sheds
Delivery
Made to order, typically 3–5 weeks
Installation
Installation included on selected workshop ranges
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CabinWorks UK

Log cabin and garden office importer supplying thicker-wall interlocking buildings.

  • Log Cabins
  • Garden Offices
  • Summerhouses
Delivery
Kerbside delivery, booked in advance
Installation
Optional assembly team, quoted by postcode
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GrowHouse Direct

Greenhouse and growing equipment specialist with aluminium and timber-framed models.

  • Greenhouses
  • Potting Sheds
  • Storage
Delivery
Free delivery over £250
Installation
Installation available in selected regions
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Yardline Outdoor

Value-led outdoor retailer with a strong plastic and metal storage range.

  • Storage
  • Bike Storage
  • Sheds
Delivery
Next-day delivery on stocked lines
Installation
Not offered
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Deals

Ways to spend less

Offers change frequently, so we point you to the categories where savings are usually found rather than quoting discounts that may have ended.

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Budget

Under £500

Sheds, stores and small greenhouses priced under £500 at the retailers we list.

Installation

Free installation

Buildings where a retailer includes assembly on a prepared base.

Delivery

Free delivery

Products with no delivery charge to mainland UK addresses.

Clearance

Clearance

End-of-line and ex-display buildings, usually limited to stock on hand.

Seasonal

Seasonal offers

Spring and late-summer promotions, which is when most retailers discount.

Guides

Practical advice before you buy

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Buying advice

What size shed do I need?

A practical way to size a shed around what you actually store, plus the clearances people forget.

4 min read

Comparison

Wooden vs metal vs plastic sheds

The honest trade-offs between the three main shed materials, and who each one suits.

5 min read

Regulations

Do I need planning permission for a shed?

The permitted development rules that cover most UK garden buildings, and when they do not apply.

4 min read

Buying advice

How much should a good shed cost?

What each price bracket buys in the UK market, and where the money actually goes.

4 min read

Installation

Shed bases explained

The four common base types, what each costs, and which suits your ground.

5 min read

Installation

Is professional installation worth it?

When paying for assembly makes sense, and what installation usually does not include.

3 min read

Security

Best shed security options

Practical upgrades that make a shed a poor target, in the order worth doing them.

4 min read

Ownership

How long should a garden shed last?

Realistic lifespans by material and specification, and what shortens them most.

3 min read