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Apex, pent or reverse apex roof?
Match door position, headroom and drainage to the site.
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Find your next step.
Search the published guides and planning tools.
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Best bike stores: our picks for space and access
Two bike stores we recommend, and when to choose each.
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Best metal sheds: our picks for compact and larger storage
Two metal sheds we recommend for different storage jobs.
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Best small sheds: our timber, resin and steel picks
Our small-shed picks, with a clear reason to choose each one.
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Bike stores: size, security and access
Measure the bike and the manoeuvre into storage.
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Choosing log stores and bin stores
Allow access and ventilation for the actual contents.
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How close to a fence can a shed be?
Separate planning height limits, working space and property rights.
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How much does a shed really cost?
Add all quoted work instead of treating the kit price as the budget.
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How to treat a shed and how often
Follow the specific timber and finish instructions.
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Overlap, shiplap and tongue-and-groove cladding
Understand construction rather than choosing by a label alone.
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Pressure-treated or dip-treated timber?
Check the treatment and warranty obligations together.
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Re-felting a shed roof
Assess the roof and safe access before deciding on DIY.
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Replace or add a shed
Your shed project, from deciding on storage to care after installation.
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Shed base options compared
Choose a suitable base from the building requirements and site conditions.
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Shed cost calculator
Use your own quotes to build the whole budget.
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Shed fit and access checker
Check the building footprint, your working gaps and a straight opening separately.
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Shed planning checker
Find out which planning checks apply to your shed in England. Start with five basics, then fill in the details.
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Shed project planner
Five choices turn the shed journey into a practical checklist.
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Shed retailer delivery and assembly compared
Compare the service attached to a precise order.
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Shed security: locks, hinges and alarms
Build a security plan around contents and insurer requirements.
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What does home insurance cover in a shed?
Check your own policy limits and security conditions.
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What size shed do I need?
Start with a useful size, then make sure your kit fits.
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Will a shed fit through my gate?
Check the largest delivered component and the whole route.
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Wooden, metal or plastic shed?
Choose by maintenance, use and site constraints.