My last shed I bought of eBay for a fiver, it was in good condition but he needed rid and it saved him a trip to the tip.
Yes, can get some bargains out there locally. I saw something like that on eBay, but was one hour driving getting there and another one hour getting back, so would have had to hire a van for 60 quid. Also had to dismantle the shed, and load them into the van, so needed at least 2 people. I had only me at the time, so couldn't go for it. Bid was up to about 100 quid, so was not much saving either.
No. It comes under permitted development. Easy job to do, just get a retired builder in give him something to do.
That is really neat shed. Very nicely built. First month we moved to this house, that was what I sought to do. Asked a builder for a quote to replace the old rotting shed with a brick built wind and water tight and electrified and plumbed all in. He looked around the shed, and said 12 grand. Planning permission is also needed before going ahead with the work. I thought to meself, wait till lottery win. It hasn't happened yet. So still sitting with the same old rotting shed now infested with mice. I was trying to replace with argos or screwfix metal shed for 200 quid, but after discussion in this thread, thinking maybe wooden shed is way to go even paying another 100-200.
I read plastic sheds also tend to suffer from strong winds, and their weakness under strong winds is the roof. I read many reviews they lost the whole roof after strong wind. Another negative reviews seem with flimsy parts, screw holes badly drilled not lining up, and like metal sheds, it could be pain to build due to millions of parts, screws and poorly written instructions.
They are very easy to build. Had one previously with no issues. It even had a translucent strip across the roof which acted like a light during daylight hours. It also has a window and a fairly solid plastic base. I wouldn’t hesitate in buying another one.
Yes, it seems popular make, and looks interesting. Only problem is, the price is considerably higher than wooden or metal sheds for same size.
Cannae see any good offers the noow. Difficult decision. Will keep on looking for any poosible good deals and thinking. Meanwhile will keep on treating the old wooden shed floor and walls with bleach now and then. Thanks for your info.
Put add in local paper or ask around for a retired builder, or ring a few. There are some local guys down my way who work on the cheap. (retired) Show them the picture, have it in pent roof or pitched tiled. Could also do it in lightweight blocks if your going to render it. My Total cost less than £350. Got tiles on freecycle, just had to go collect them. Got the blocks off ebay local half price. Rest ready available builders merchant.
Check your local Freegle & Freecycle, I had full dumpy bags of yellow building sand,& two of 14mm ballast last year off mine. And today there a half pallet of new unused Bradstone blocks. Also building sites can be rewarding, it's shocking what's thrown away at end of a build. I've had timber, pallet of plasterboard,kitchen units,doors,about 20 tons scalpings,etc.