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Garden sheds are an essential element of any useful garden space. They provide storage for heavy garden tools, as well as for other tools. A large shed could offer enough space for plant potting or a general workshop. Alternatively, a sizeable shed could be used as an indoor seating area. Garden sheds come in an enormous variety of sizes and can be specified to your precise needs, providing you complete control over the number and position of windows, type, size and location of door, and design of roof. Garden sheds usually come in one of three materials. Wooden sheds are the traditional design 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 life of the shed. Garden sheds are also made of metal, which is very durable and therefore great for storage of tools and other equipment. Metal sheds also require minimal maintenance. The final material for garden sheds is plastic, which in modern examples is far more durable than might be expected. When contemplating a garden shed, it's essential to make sure that you choose one that will fit in your garden space. Garden sheds should be placed on a level area, and will require a base to be built as a foundation. This base could be made from either concrete, paving, gravel or a floating timber base, but will have to be the right size for your shed and able to support the weight of your shed when loaded.

Average Garden shed cost in Swansea

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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Prices based on actual Garden shed costs for Swansea, as reported by local LeadsDoWork members.

Garden shed installation cost in Swansea 2024

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

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Swansea

The city of Swansea is the second most populated urban region in Wales, with 239,000 people. It is only behind the capital of Cardiff in this regard. Swansea can be found in the south west of Wales, lying against the coastline and as a significant city, features higher home prices in comparison to the remainder of the country. For any work you want finished on your household, be sure you use only trustworthy trade professionals and get an excellent job finished with no stress.

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24 May

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA4

Enquiry from: Claire R

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Levelling of garden or decking to accomodate a large shed, area is approx 25 ft by 30ft but can be smaller if job is too big or expensive.

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03 Jun

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA5

Enquiry from: Rebecca D

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cut down over grown bushes, weeds, nettles tidy lawn are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden work required: law...

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20 Apr

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA2

Enquiry from: Gillian M

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old wooden shed has been dismantled. to be removed. plus several bags of garden waste plus cut tree branches are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you ha...

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04 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA6

Enquiry from: Richard J

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Garden shed 8x6 flat roof perhaps double doors

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21 Apr

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Swansea - SA8

Enquiry from: John N

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supply and install keter 8 x 11 plastic shed, including base (area currently grass) do you have a: medium size garden are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service are you l...

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22 Feb

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA3

Enquiry from: Freda T

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type d garden shed base already insitu are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have a: medium size garden what level of service are you looking for: supply, install, removal of old p...

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05 Sep

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA2

Enquiry from: Paul H

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8 x 6 foot shed ship lapped, front elevation with door on left, window on right. pent roof. delivered and constructed

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13 Aug

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA4

Enquiry from: Valerie I

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10ftx8ft wood garden shed Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service are you looking for: Install

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29 Aug

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Swansea - SA4

Enquiry from: Hywel D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

type G !0 -6 Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) What level of service are you looking for: Supply, Install Time scale: 1-3 months Do you have a: Medium size garden Please call to a...

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11 Jun

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA8

Enquiry from: John W

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Urgently need a 6 x 3 wood shed 2 door with back to front sloping roof and wood floor as your BURR model. Delivery by end of this week if possible. Tks Brian Are you the property owner: Relative of O...

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08 Mar

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: Immediate

9 by 5 pent garden shed heat treeted wood delivery and installed

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02 Jan

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA5

Enquiry from: Mike W

Start Date: Less than one month

Basically a 'Man Cave' shed. We have standard double glazed french doors plus two 2m wide double glazed windows to be fitted. overall size approximately 4m x 6m. We will have the internals insulate...

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25 Nov

Garden | Sheds

Swansea - SA8

Enquiry from: Rachel W

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clear garden shed, cutting back shrubs,fence panels replaced and jet wash patio

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FAQs

Do I need planning permission for a shed?
Generally, you don’t need planning permission for a shed if you live in England or Wales. This applies whether it’s a wooden, metal, plastic or brick shed. However, there are a few conditions your shed will have to meet to not require planning permission:
  • The shed doesn’t cover more than 50% of the garden
  • It’s not in front of your house
  • The shed is single-storey with eaves no higher than 2.5m and the overall height is no taller than 4m for a dual-pitched roof, or 3m for any other type. If it’s located within 2 metres of your property’s boundary, it mustn't be more than 2.5m high
  • There’s no veranda or balcony
  • The floor area is no bigger than 15m2 - up to 30m2 may be covered under Permitted Development if other conditions are met
  • The shed is for domestic use only by those who live in the property and there’s no sleeping accommodation – that means you can’t run a business from the shed unless you apply for planning permission
Exceptions Of course, there are always exceptions:
  • If you live in a listed building, you’ll need Listed Building Consent before you can build a shed in your garden
  • If you live in a conservation area or similar, the maximum area of ground covered by outbuildings, pools and enclosures situated more than 20m from any wall of the house mustn’t exceed 10m2 if they’re to be considered as a permitted development
  • If you own a piece of woodland, you must seek planning permission for any permanent structure
  • In Scotland, you’ll need planning permission if any part of the shed comes within 1m of a neighbouring property or is more than 2.5m high
  • In Northern Ireland, there are rules about how close your shed can be from a road that passes by the back of your house. It’s best to check for clarification
So if you live in a straightforward house in England or Wales, you shouldn’t need planning permission for your shed. If you’re in any doubt, make sure you check with your local planning office.
How to felt a shed roof?
Whether you want to felt a new shed roof or you’re re-felting your existing shed roof, it’s simple when you know how. Read our quick guide to see how easy it is.
  1. Remove any existing fascia boards Remove the fascia boards and the old felt if you’re re-felting.
  2. Measure the shed roof Measure the roof, taking into account that you should leave around 50mm for overlaps at the eaves and 75mm at the gable ends. You’ll probably need 3 pieces of felt, but some smaller sheds only need 2.
  3. Apply felt to the roof Once you’ve cut the felt to size, apply the each piece to the roof, pulling it tight. Then nail along the length of the roof at 100mm intervals. For nails at the bottom edge, they can be wider – around 300mm. If you’re adding a piece of felt in the middle of the shed along the apex, fix it using adhesive, then nail it at the lower edge at 50mm intervals.
  4. Tidy up the overhangs Fold down the felt at each overhang and nail it securely. Cut a slit in the overhang at the apex using a pen knife, then fold that down and nail at 100mm intervals along the gable. If you like, you can add fascia boards to keep the shed looking neat. Use wood nails to secure them and then trim away any excess felt.
That’s it. It sounds scary, but it won’t take you long to felt your shed roof as long as you follow instructions carefully.
How to build a shed base?
You need a firm, level base for your shed to ensure that it stays structurally sound – without one, doors will sag, walls will lean and it won’t last you as long. But how do you build a shed base and what should you make it from? Timber shed bases A timber shed base is made from pressure-treated timber and has metal spikes that you hammer into the ground to keep it in place. You can often buy them with your shed installation kit, but they also come separately, often in 6x4 or 7x5 sizes. To build a timber shed base, you’ll drill holes then fit screws in the timber until the entire frame is built. Remember to check it’s square, then fix L-shaped feet to the inside of the frame. If you’re putting your shed on a hard surface like concrete, this is all you need to do. If you’re putting the base on soft ground, hammer in spikes at each corner until they’re level with the top of the base, then secure the spikes to the base with screws. Then you can position the shed floor onto the base. How to build a plastic shed base A plastic shed base is a simple and quick way to build a shed base. You can lay it on level concrete or paving slabs, but adding sharp sand on top will help keep it more secure. They come in a kit containing plastic grids. To build your plastic base, first measure out the site and hammer a peg into each corner and tie with string or builder’s line. Make it slightly larger than the shed base to help with drainage. Then cut into the lawn and remove the turf, making sure it’s level. Lay down a membrane sheet and weigh it down if it’s windy. Then lay out the number of plastic grids you need, then remove the locking pins and clip all the grids together. Once they’re all connected, put the locking pins back in the centre of the grids. Put your shed floor on top and you’re done! Concrete or paved shed bases For a concrete base or a shed base made from paving slabs, you’ll need to dig a sub-base. For concrete bases, you’ll need to dig down 150mm so you can add 75mm of compact hardcore under 75mm of concrete. For paved shed bases, you’ll want it to be about 120mm deep for 50mm of compact hardcore and the paving slabs.
  1. How to build a shed base out of paving slabs
    • Mix sand and cement together to make mortar or use a pre-mixed one
    • Use a trowel to lay mortar for 1 slab at a time on the sub-base and lift a damp-sided slab onto the mortar, using a piece of timber and club hammer to tap the slab into position carefully. Continue to lay the first row of slabs
    • Make equally-sized spacers in all the joints in the slabs to ensure they’re the same size, checking it’s level as you go along
    • Next lay slabs along the two adjacent outer edges, filling in the central area row by row
    • Leave the mortar to set according to the instructions or for at least 48 hours before filling in the joints with mortar or paving grout
  2. Building a shed base from concrete
    • Create a wooden frame around your shed base area (also called formwork) to stop the concrete from spreading
    • Mix pre-mixed concrete with water or use 1 part cement to 5 parts ballast
    • Wet the sub-base using a watering can with a rose on the end
    • Pour the concrete onto the framed base starting in one corner
    • Push the blade of a shovel up and down in the edges of the concrete to get rid of air bubbles
    • Use a rake to spread the concrete, leaving it around 18mm higher than the top of the frame. Work in sections of around 1-1.m2
    • Compact the concrete using a straight piece of timber that’s longer than the width of the base. Move the timber along the site, hitting it along at about half of its thickness at a time until the surface is evenly ridged
    • Remove excess concrete and level the surface by sliding the timber back and forwards from the edge that you started. Fill in any depressions and repeat until even
    • Run an edging trowel along the frame to round off exposed edges of the concrete and prevent chipping
    • Cover the concrete with a plastic sheet raised on wooden supports to allow slow drying. Weigh it down with bricks
    • Once the concrete is set, you can install your shed and remove the wooden frame with a crowbar
Don’t fancy having a go at building a shed base yourself? Get a range of quotes from a professional and see how much it will cost.
Can I insulate my shed?

Yes, it is possible to insulate a shed. You might want to do this if you’re planning on working in it during the winter. A professional will be able to help you find an insulated shed or advise you on how to insulate a shed that you already have. Always seek professional advise first before attempting to do this yourself!

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