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# Replace or add a shed
- URL: https://gardenuplift.com/projects/replace-or-add-a-shed/
- Published: 2026-09-19T17:22:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T19:28:59.000Z
- Description: Your shed project, from deciding on storage to care after installation.
- Author: Kieran Simpson
- Tags: Buildings, #garden-managed, #project-shed, #stage-decide, #project-hub

Sheds and storage

# Replace or add a shed.

A clear sequence for choosing, planning, buying and looking after your garden storage.

1. [Decide](https://gardenuplift.com/projects/replace-or-add-a-shed/#decide)
2. [Plan](https://gardenuplift.com/projects/replace-or-add-a-shed/#plan)
3. [Budget](https://gardenuplift.com/projects/replace-or-add-a-shed/#budget)
4. [Buy](https://gardenuplift.com/projects/replace-or-add-a-shed/#buy)
5. [Own](https://gardenuplift.com/projects/replace-or-add-a-shed/#own)

decide

## Start with what needs to go inside.

Researched guide

## [What size shed do I need?](https://gardenuplift.com/what-size-shed-do-i-need/)

Start with a useful size, then make sure your kit fits.

Researched guide

## [Wooden, metal or plastic shed?](https://gardenuplift.com/wooden-metal-plastic-sheds/)

Choose by maintenance, use and site constraints.

Researched guide

## [Overlap, shiplap and tongue-and-groove cladding](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-cladding-types/)

Understand construction rather than choosing by a label alone.

Researched guide

## [Apex, pent or reverse apex roof?](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-roof-types/)

Match door position, headroom and drainage to the site.

Researched guide

## [Pressure-treated or dip-treated timber?](https://gardenuplift.com/pressure-treated-dip-treated-sheds/)

Check the treatment and warranty obligations together.

Researched guide

## [Bike stores: size, security and access](https://gardenuplift.com/bike-store-size-access/)

Measure the bike and the manoeuvre into storage.

Researched guide

## [Choosing log stores and bin stores](https://gardenuplift.com/log-bin-stores/)

Allow access and ventilation for the actual contents.

plan

## Measure the site and check the constraints.

Planning tool

## [Do I need planning permission for a shed?](https://gardenuplift.com/tools/shed-planning-checker/)

Screen the proposal against England guidance and identify missing checks.

Researched guide

## [How close to a fence can a shed be?](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-distance-from-fence/)

Separate planning height limits, working space and property rights.

Researched guide

## [Shed base options compared](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-base-options/)

Choose a suitable base from the building requirements and site conditions.

Researched guide

## [Will a shed fit through my gate?](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-delivery-access/)

Check the largest delivered component and the whole route.

budget

## Compare the whole cost of the job.

Researched guide

## [How much does a shed really cost?](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-total-cost/)

Add all quoted work instead of treating the kit price as the budget.

buy

## Make the specification and service clear before ordering.

Researched guide

## [Best small sheds: our timber, resin and steel picks](https://gardenuplift.com/best-sheds/)

Our small-shed picks, with a clear reason to choose each one.

Researched guide

## [Best metal sheds: our picks for compact and larger storage](https://gardenuplift.com/best-metal-sheds/)

Two metal sheds we recommend for different storage jobs.

Researched guide

## [Best bike stores: our picks for space and access](https://gardenuplift.com/best-bike-stores/)

Two bike stores we recommend, and when to choose each.

Researched guide

## [Shed retailer delivery and assembly compared](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-retailer-comparison/)

Compare the service attached to a precise order.

own

## Keep the building useful for longer.

Researched guide

## [How to treat a shed and how often](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-treatment-schedule/)

Follow the specific timber and finish instructions.

Researched guide

## [Shed security: locks, hinges and alarms](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-security/)

Build a security plan around contents and insurer requirements.

Researched guide

## [Re-felting a shed roof](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-roof-refelting/)

Assess the roof and safe access before deciding on DIY.

Researched guide

## [What does home insurance cover in a shed?](https://gardenuplift.com/shed-insurance/)

Check your own policy limits and security conditions.