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Garden sheds are a critical aspect of any useful garden space. They can provide storage for heavy garden tools, as well as for other equipment. A generous garden shed might even offer enough room for plant potting or a general workshop. Additionally, a big shed could be utilised as an inside sitting area. Garden sheds are available in a large variety of sizes and can be specified to your precise requirements, providing you full control over the number and position of windows, type, size and location of door, and style of roof. Garden sheds normally come in one of three materials. Wooden sheds are the typical design and can be integrated well into any garden creating a natural look, especially if the wood used for the shed is matched to adjoining fences. Wooden sheds remain extremely popular, although they will demand maintenance by retreating or staining the wood to maintain the lifespan of the shed. Garden sheds are also manufactured from metal, which is very resilient and therefore ideal for storage of tools and other equipment. Metal sheds additionally require almost no maintenance. The final material for garden sheds is plastic, which in modern examples is a lot more resilient than might be expected. When considering a garden shed, it's important to make certain you select one which will fit in your garden space. Garden sheds will need to be located on a level 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 Retford

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 Retford 2025

Labour cost £420
Material cost £150
Waste removal £30
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Retford

Retford is a market community in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. It is 31 miles from the city of Nottingham and also 23 miles west of Lincoln, in the district of Bassetlaw. The community is situated in a valley with the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal moving through the town centre. Residential areas of the town include the village of Ordsall and also the previous district of Thrumpton. The population of the community recorded in the 2011 census was 22,013. The community holds importance as an industrial centre for the local location, with the facility of big grocery stores, a variety of independent shops and also a market that is held every Thursday, Friday and also Saturday throughout the year. Retford's vacant store price in 2013 was 9 percent, contrasted to the nationwide average empty shop price of 14 per cent. Significant populace increases and also the construction of brand-new homes, with lots of drawn in by Retford's appropriate area for commuters, has brought about telephone calls for additional growth of the town, most lately with the £1.5 million investment in Retford's market square and £2.5 million in Retford Venture Centre. In an effort to find means to support the regional economy, the council remains in close call with Retford Organisation Online Forum. There are several visitor destinations in Retford. The Bassetlaw Museum, established in 1983, was voted the Nottingham Gallery of the Year in 2009. The Idle Valley Nature Book, managed by the Nottinghamshire Wild Animals Count On, is the biggest of the trust fund's books in the area, spreading over 450 hectares and also being home to over 250 varieties of birds. Retford has a variety of dining establishments and also clubs, as well as independent and industrial chain shops. For every one of your home upgrades, see to it to use trustworthy specialists in Retford to make particular of top quality.

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Retford - DN22

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22 Jun

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Gainsborough - DN21

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We need a simple 6x4 shed erected on our patio. The patio is slabbed so we only need the shed to be erected- no base work.

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Worksop - S80

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Gainsborough - DN21

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i have a metal 8x6 garden shed from argos, however no base. i'm looking for perhaps an eco base with gravel. please can you install? thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property what level...

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23 Apr

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Mansfield - NG20

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looking for a price for *** pent roof with end door. no windows. wood floor and roof. delivered and errectefy to *** are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service are you lo...

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20 Feb

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Rotherham - S66

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10ft x 8ft 8-8.5ft high shed heavy duty floor is essential for placement on a level concrete floor assembly isnt required are you the property owner: relative of owner do you have a: medium size gard...

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Newark - NG22

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About 8 by 8 feet for 10 weeks

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01 Aug

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Worksop - S81

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Doncaster - DN9

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27 Mar

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Gainsborough - DN21

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I have a large shed with a flat roof which needs re felting.

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14 Sep

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Gainsborough - DN21

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Mansfield - NG20

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Gainsborough - DN21

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Doncaster - DN9

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31 Oct

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Worksop - S80

Enquiry from: Terry M

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take down old shed and erect new one 8by6 one door one window Felt roof Hard Floor also keep electric fittings

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How to build a shed?
A garden shed is a great option to add extra storage space in your garden. Lock away your lawnmower, tools, outdoor toys and furniture so it doesn’t get weather damaged or stolen. But how do you build a shed? We’ll go through a brief guide on building a shed using a flat packed one.
  1. Plan your shed base You must have a sturdy base for your shed, otherwise the frame won’t stand properly and could stop the door from opening. Decide whether you’re going to have:
    • A concrete base laid on hardcore
    • Concrete slabs on sharp sand
    • Treated wood beams on hardcore or shingle
    • An interlocking plastic system
    All bases should be laid on firm, level ground as far as possible.
  2. Treat wood with preservative To help your shed last as long as possible, you should coat all the wooden parts with timber preservative before you put it together.
  3. Put the shed floor together Some will need more assembly than others, but you need to make sure that the floor panel is attached to the joists; follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct spacing.
  4. Put up the shed walls
    • Mark the centre point of each wall on its bottom edge, then do the same for the shed floor so you can line them up together.
    • Stand the gable end on the base and line it up. Check that it’s vertical with a spirit level – you might need someone to support the panel while you do this. Use a temporary holding batten to keep it in place.
    • Fix a side panel to the gable end panel with countersunk screws, then add the second side panel in the same way.
    Don’t attach the panels to the floor until you’ve fitted your shed roof.
  5. Fit the roof
    • If the shed comes with a support bar, put this in position before you put the roof panels in.
    • Nail the roof panels in place, ensuring there’s a parallel and equal overlap at each end.
    • Roll out some roofing felt from front to back, leaving a 50mm overlap at each side. Secure it with clout-headed felt tacks at 100mm intervals.
    • Apply mastic sealant to the outside corners, then fix each corner trim with 30mm nails.
    • Add the fascias and finials, predrilling 2mm holes to avoid splitting the wood. Nail them through the felt into the shed using 40mm nails.
  6. Add the shed windows
    • Slide each windowsill into the tongue and groove cut out, then put the window cover strip in position, fixing it to the vertical framing.
    • From inside the shed, put the glazing sheets into the window rebates, making sure the bottom edge of the glazing sheets sit on the outside of the sill.
    • Fix the window beading on the top and sides with 25mm nails.
  7. Fix the walls to the floor Before you do anything, make sure you check that the centre marks on the walls line up with the marks on the shed floor. Then fix the wall panels to the floor with 50mm screws, aligning them with the joists.
  8. And that’s it! But if you’re not confident in building a shed yourself, there are plenty of professionals available who will be happy to help.
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.
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.
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.

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