Guides
Practical advice before you buy
Short, useful guides on the decisions that matter: what size to buy, which material suits your garden, what a good shed actually costs, and the rules you need to know.
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