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Garden sheds are a critical element of any useful garden space. They can provide storage for bulky garden tools, as well as for other tools. A sizeable shed could even offer enough space for plant potting or a general workshop. Additionally, a sizeable shed could be utilised as an inside sitting area. Garden sheds come in a large array of sizes and can be specified to your particular requirements, providing you with complete control over the amount and position of windows, type, size and location of door, and design of roof. Garden sheds typically come in one of three materials. Wooden sheds are the common style and can be integrated well into any garden creating a natural look, particularly if the wood used for the shed is matched to adjoining fences. Wooden sheds remain very popular, although they will need maintenance by retreating or staining the wood to protect the lifespan of the shed. Garden sheds are also made of metal, which is very durable and therefore ideal for storage of tools and other equipment. Metal sheds additionally require very little maintenance. The final material for garden sheds is plastic, which in modern examples is much more durable than might be expected. When contemplating a garden shed, it's important to ensure that you choose one that will fit in your garden space. Garden sheds should be sited on a flat area, and will require a base to be built as a foundation. This base could be produced from either concrete, paving, gravel or a floating wooden base, but will need to be the right size for your shed and capable of supporting the weight of your shed when loaded.

Average Garden shed cost in Chessington

The typical cost of Garden shed is £600. Costs vary based on the materials and the organisation selected. The upper price range can be as high as £690. The material costs are typically around £150

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Garden shed installation cost in Chessington 2024

Labour cost £420
Material cost £150
Waste removal £30
Time frame: 1-2 days

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Chessington

With its name meaning 'hill belonging to [a man named] Cissa', Chessington is an area inside the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames inside Greater London. Owing to its population of 18973, it's the biggest salient of Greater London in to the neighbouring county of Surrey, according to the 2011 Census. Nearby settlements are Tolworth, Ewell, Surbiton, Claygate, Epsom, Oxshott, Leatherhead, Esher, Kingston upon Thames and Worcester Park. Flowing through the area is the Bonesgate Stream, a tributary of the Hogsmill River. A significantly well-known attraction to the town is Chessington World of Adventures, a theme park resort that combines Chessington Zoo, which is in the southwest of the area. It's a top theme park resort in Europe, which consists of two 4 star hotels, the Safari Hotel and Aztec Hotel, situated in the grounds of the historic Burnt Stub Mansion. Originally constructed in 1348, the mansion has been a site used by lots of individuals and businesses over the years. It became a royalist stronghold throughout the English Civil War, and it later became an inn, and reconstruction work during the 1700s transformed the building into an even grander property. In addition there are a lot of countryside activities accessible in Chessington due to the many open spaces from the London Green Belt, which include the 'Chessington Countryside Walk'. There is a Blue plaque to commemorate Enid Blyton, the author who lived at 207 Hook Road in Chessington in between 1920 and 1924. Chessington Wood is regularly visited, which includes the source of the Bonesgate Stream. For all your house upgrades, be certain that you use trustworthy specialists in Chessington to ensure that you get the best quality.

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JM Fencing and Landscaping

89 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

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Edna B., PO7
5

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Very knowledgeable in all aspects of garden landscaping. Very approachable manner and my Shed now has new felt roof a...

Surbiton Landscaping

56 review(s)
Based: in Kingston upon thames, KT6 4JX

Surbiton landscaping and building services in business since 1999 very professional run, family Business that takes pride in their work

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Brenda F., KT4
5

Garden | Sheds in Worcester Park

I felt very comfortable with him and he seemed very efficient and he went into more depth as to how he and his men would...

Eastwood Treecare

4 review(s)
Based: in Redhill, RH1 5LR

All types of garden maintenance, fencing and tree work covered, from helpfull advice to big garden projects. Waste removal:all types of waste

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Garden | Sheds in Worcester Park

I felt there was a lot of work for a one man job to do it properly for the price he quoted

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FAQs

Does my garden shed need a base?

Yes, your shed does need a base. This is to give it a solid, level foundation. Open soil will not help with the longevity of the shed itself or the contents within. The best materials to use to make your shed base are concrete, natural stone or wood.

How to make a shed door?
There are a few ways to make a shed door and each has their benefits, but we’re going to go through a quick guide on how to make a ledged and braced shed door, which is a good option to stop the door from dropping over time. Tools and equipment required
  • Tongue and groove timber boards
  • Boards for the ledges and braces, at least 20mm thick
  • Nails
  • Hammer
  • Saws, including a circular saw
  • Chisel
  • Mallet
How to make your shed door
  1. Cut your boards to size If you can’t buy boards at the right height and width for your door, cut the boards to length using a circular saw. Don’t forget to sand and treat any cut ends with timber preservative. Lay out the boards in the best arrangement for your shed door, with the inside of the door facing up.
  2. Arrange the ledges and braces On most shed doors, you’ll probably need 3 boards across the back of the door to form the ledges. The ledges keep the door straight and keep the boards of the door together. The braces are the parts of the door that slope down to form a ‘Z’ shape between the ledges. Ensure that the braces are sloped up from the bottom and middle hinge to stop the door from sagging as the timber expands and contracts in the weather. Once you’re happy with the arrangement, mark the spots on the boards where they will meet and cut out of the housings using a chisel and mallet.
  3. Put the door together Use clamps to pull the boards together and hold the ledges and braces in place. Nail from the front of the door through the boards and ledges to fix them. Secure the ledges and braces with screws; you may want to pre-drill and countersink holes to prevent the wood from splitting. Remember to treat them with preservative if you do.
  4. Fix the shed door hinges Make sure you measure carefully before attaching the hinges, ensuring you know where the pin sits in relation to where the door opens.
  5. Treat the door and add locks and handles Apply some wood oil, like linseed or teak oil, to help prevent water damage. Then add locks or handles to your shed to help keep it secure.
  6. If you’d rather leave it to the professionals, there are plenty of specialists that will be able to make a shed door for you, or even put up an entire shed.
Where should I put my garden shed?

Try to put your shed in open space, away from trees, bushes and other buildings. This will help to protect it from falling branches and sap. It will also mean that you can access all sides of the shed for repair and maintenance purposes. Make sure you take a look at garden shed planning rules before you pick a final spot for your shed.

How to build a shed base on uneven ground?
Building a shed base on uneven ground can be as easy as digging out a sub-base and checking that it’s level. You can dig down until the soil is light brown and rather compact, then work out where the ground is uneven and move soil around to compensate. Add a weed-blocking membrane down then put plastic grids in to act as your shed base or continue to make a sub-base for paving slabs or concrete. However, you could also build a timber shed base on uneven ground using concrete blocks to level it out.
  1. Mark out the area and dig the top layer of soil, trying to get the ground as flat as possible.
  2. Build a timber frame to size.
  3. Measure out 4 rows of 3 blocks to create good weight distribution and lay in place.
  4. Underneath each block, dig around 50mm wider than the blocks and about 150mm deep. Fill the hole with pea gravel until it’s flat.
  5. Place timber planks along the rows of blocks and see how level it is. Add or remove blocks where necessary. If it’s only a small difference, use shingle underneath the timber until it’s level.
  6. Nail your timber shed base to the timber planks to create a sturdy base for your shed.
If you’ve got any questions about building a shed base on uneven ground, it’s best leaving it to the pros. Get in touch with a range of builders who will be able to offer you a quote.
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