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Great work. Kris explained what he would do clearly and provided a competitive quote for the eork. He was able to start quickly and work days that accommodated my schedule and needs. I love the finished result and he explained how to care for it. Great workmanship - would hire him again.
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Adam did a great job with our flooring. He was friendly, worked quickly and well priced. Would definitely use again.
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Job booked in quickly and carried out professionally for a fair price. Would recommend.
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Whether you need a simple tool shed, a secure metal bike store, or a bespoke garden room to work and relax in, proper installation is key. A garden building must be completely level and weatherproof to withstand heavy British storms. Rated People connects you with trusted local handymen, gardeners, and builders who handle everything from ground levelling to flawless assembly. Post your job for free today.
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What can a garden shed and playhouse specialist help with?
Building an outdoor structure involves far more than just clicking panels together. A specialist ensures your garden building has a structurally sound foundation and is built to last:
- Site clearance and ground levelling: Digging out turf, removing stubborn roots, and perfectly levelling sloping garden ground before construction begins.
- Solid base preparation: Designing and laying the vital foundation your structure needs to prevent sinking and rot, including concrete slabs, timber bearers, or modular plastic grid bases.
- Pre-built kit assembly: Expertly erecting standard off-the-shelf wooden, plastic, or metal sheds, log cabins, summerhouses, and children's playhouses.
- Custom customisation & weatherproofing: Applying protective wood preservatives to softwoods, installing high-grade roofing felt, or collaborating with electricians to add heating, lighting, and power.
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How much does garden shed and playhouse installation cost?
The total cost of your project depends heavily on the size of the building, its material, and how much ground preparation is required. Most standard pre-built kits take 1 to 2 days to fully construct:
- Basic assembly labour: For a standard-sized, pre-bought shed on an existing flat surface, installation costs typically start from £200, depending on your location in the UK.
- Base creation & preparation fees: If your specialist needs to supply materials and build a solid foundation, expect to add £150 to £500+ to the quote, depending on whether you choose timber bearers or a heavy concrete base.
- Bespoke garden rooms: If you are building a custom-designed workspace or a large summerhouse featuring integrated insulation, electricity, and interior lining, project costs can range from £1,500 to £5,000+ for complex carpentry.
Choosing the right material: Wood, plastic, or metal?
Before purchasing your garden building, weigh your budget against security, style, and ongoing maintenance needs:
- Wooden sheds: The most traditional and customisable option. Budget-friendly pine is widely available but susceptible to rot, requiring annual weatherproofing treatments. Alternatively, choose pressure-treated timber, which forces preservative deep into the wood for virtually maintenance-free longevity.
- Plastic sheds: Lightweight, rot-free, flame-resistant, and highly affordable. However, they lack premium style points, offer lower security due to plastic hinges and lock points, and limit how much weight you can hang on the internal walls.
- Metal sheds: Heavy, robust, and highly secure against theft. Premium galvanised models are completely low-maintenance and weather-proof, but their heavy panels can be tricky and complex to erect. (Avoid ultra-cheap, thin metal kits as they corrode quickly).
- Planning permission boundaries: You generally will not need planning permission if the building is for domestic use only, stays under 4 metres in total height, and covers less than 50% of your total garden space. Always verify specifics on the Planning Portal for listed properties.
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Other garden shed and playhouse FAQ's
Why is a flat, solid base so vital for a garden shed?
Without a flat, solid foundation, daily use (like moving heavy lawnmowers and tools in and out) and bad weather will cause the ground to shift. A warped base forces the shed frame to twist, which jams the doors, cracks window glass, and creates gaps in the roof panels that allow rain to leak inside.
What credentials and insurance should my installer have?
There are no formal trade qualifications required to build a shed. You should ask to see references or photos of previous garden builds they have completed. Crucially, ensure your chosen tradesperson carries Public Liability Insurance to protect your property against accidental damage during the build.
What are the top questions to ask a shed installer before they quote?
Always protect your budget by asking: Does your quote include clearing the site and building the base, or just assembling the kit? Will you be completing all the work yourself, or bringing in an electrician for power? Can you provide references for similar garden structures you've built?
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RJR Home Improvements are here to help! We are a family run business who pride ourselves on high quality workmanship and customer care. We offer a friendly reliable and trustworthy service. Our high standards and customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Our skills cover the whole building sector, everything from odd jobs as small as garden & gutter clearances to full refurbishments & replacements from top to bottom of your home. We have a combined experience of 45 years in the trade which means when you choose RJR you can rest assured that your project is in the best of hands.
Ryan was punctual at all times. His communication skills are excellent. Ryan and the team worked efficiently and effectively. The finish on the job was good. I believe that he diagnosed correctly the problem with the roof. I can’t confirm yet whether the leak has been resolved. I’ll have to wait until it rains!
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Bradley Angel Joinery (BSc Hons). NVQ Level 2 Carpenter and Joinery NVQ Level 3 Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Time served joiner with over 14 years construction industry experience. Available for all second fix joinery and general handy man tasks, I take extreme pride in my work ensuring all jobs are completed to a high standard. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a quote or any questions that you may have.
Angel joinery fitted a kitchen and some internal doors for me. Brad and all of his team were very professional and reliable. Brad kept me informed on what was happening, who was coming and when, and everyone turned up when they said they would. I’m really happy with the work and would definitely use them again.
Sergiu's Carpentry & Joinery
Garden Shed / Playhouse
Experienced Joiner with 4 years of experience working on domestic and commercial properties. Committed to delivering projects within provided guidelines and desired time limits. Works well independently and as part of team. Always ready to take initiative and work hard until the job is complete. Menages high workload and stays calm under pressure, meeting industry standards.
Freedom Joinery
Garden Shed / Playhouse
Fully qualified carpenter, with advanced craft skills, company has been since 2022 We have all relevant trades we use form the small things to bigger, we’ve got you covered, there are over forty 5 star review on another site and we’ve decided to give this site a chance, we pride ourself in our work, communication and and overall professionalism.
Welcome to General Overhaul Group Ltd.We are a professional company and all work is carried out with the customers needs in mind - from small to large projects.We provide a wide range of services. Insurance work , cscs , cpcs , nvq level ,generaloverhaul
Slav and his team worked tirelessly over several days to clear a significant amount of garden soil and relocated a deck in preparation for a new patio. He then organised retaining wall footings and an mot surface ready for the next phase. Throught, he and his team communicated about progress and sought clarification when appropriate. The job was completed on time and in budget and the team always cleared up at the end of the work day. I'm very pleased with Slav's service and have engaged him again.
About Andrey's Property Services. Thank you for looking at our profile page here at Andrey's Property Services. We are a team of highly skilled multi-talented tradespeople and between us we can do pretty much all work required in your home to a very good standard. This can be confirmed by looking at our excellent reviews and pictures of our previous work. Some of the things that make us stand out from the rest - NO UPFRONT DEPOSITS We only ever ask for payment once the work is complete and you have had a chance to make sure you are totally happy with everything. WE DO EVERYTHING Why have multiple tradespeople or multiple companies working on the same job when we can manage the whole project start to finish and take responsibility and ownership for everything. REVIEWED & CHECKED We have been through numerous checks into our background by independent organisations including TrustATrader and others that you can find on our website Including criminal background checks, public liability insurance checks, necessary qualification checks. ALL WORK GUARANTEED At Andrey's we are so confident in the quality of our work that we offer a full one to ten year guarantee on any work we do, totally free of charge. This combined with our 1 million pound public liability insurance should give you full confidence in Andrey's Property Services.
Hi I�m Roly from RA Building Services ,I�ve been a general builder in the trade for over 20 years ,I cover most trades including renovations ,plastering ,painting .Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us .We strive to give an excellent job for an affordable price .
JT Garden & Landscaping
Garden Shed / Playhouse
JT Garden & Landscape brings over 10 years of professional experience to transforming and maintaining outdoor spaces. We deliver reliable, high-quality garden care, hedge trimming, precision jet washing, and expert tree surgery. Our skilled team handles everything from routine garden maintenance to complex tree removal, ensuring your property looks pristine and stays safe all year round. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service.
Hi we are a family run business with over 20 years experience in garden and landscaping
Blades building services is a reliable construction specialist with a great reputation for the high level of Quality Building and Property Maintenance Services we offer to all clients. We are also renowned for our ability to adapt to the needs of each customer even if work has already commenced. Our skills and expertise has been gained over the 30 years we have been involved in the building trade and the study of building.Our services extend to all aspects of construction and building.
Definitely would recommend.. New Windows, door and fixed a hole in my roof. Very reliable
Hello, my name is Patrick Lord and I am a skilled builder/carpenter based in Lymington in the New Forest.I have experience in a wide range of Property Maintenance and Improvements from decorating to loft conversions
If I could give 10 stars for each category I would! I cannot say how happy I am with the finished job and with the clean and tidy way in which it was conducted. Patrick is obviously highly skilled and he works very hard. That said, nothing is too much trouble for this young man, and it's clear that his customer's satisfaction is paramount. I will absolutely be recommending him to all our friends and we have, in fact, already asked him to quote for another job.
Glenbrae landscaping are a paving and landscaping company based in Paisley since 2008. We specialise in all areas of garden and driveway installation from design to completion. We offer our services throughout Renfrewshire and Ayrshire
Having now approached Allied All Trades for a second time this year, I would like add another little comment... So impressed an OUTSTANDING job! Thank you William and your team????
bathrooms,Internal and external painting and decorating, laminate, engineered flooring, vinyl, lvt, vinyl plank flooring, kitchens, tiling,lighting, flat pack assembly,general fitting and repairs and much more both inside and outside.
Excellent job from start to finish. He tiled the bathroom and replaced the bath and shower to a very high standard. Worked efficiently, didn�t take unnecessary breaks, and kept everything tidy. Really pleased with the result and would highly recommend.
Platinum Surfacing
Garden Shed / Playhouse
Welcome to Platinum Surfacing. We take great pride in our works and have great customer relations . With over 25 years in the construction industry and a huge portfolio we could help you with any of your new project needs. We specialise in resin bound surfacing and have been building our portfolio in this field for 8 years now and have a fantastic fitting team. We also offer all surfacing needs from traditional block pavers , tarmac , slab paving , artifical grass and stone surfacing. Alongside our landscaping team and garden out buildings services. Please view our website. We will give very competitive quotations and provide a very well organisied installment to a high standard and take pride in customer services . Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Platinum Surfacing Instagram @platinum_surfacing Facebook Follow our project stories
In and out services ltd
Garden Shed / Playhouse
In and Out Services Ltd is a highly experienced full-service Building, Maintenance & cleaning company based in Surrey. We cover all aspects of internal and external Construction, Maintenance & cleaning for domestic and commercial customers. The Services we offer are:- External Maintenance:- We have a very strong team of landscape gardeners who cover all aspects of external maintenance, hard landscaping, soft landscaping and external cleaning. Decking & Summer House design and construction Garden tidy ups (Grass cutting, tree and hedge cutting ect) Hard landscaping (Driveways, Patios, Fencing and Brickwork) External Painting External Cleaning (Upvc Cleaning, Jet washing of drives, patios & Pathways and Roof Cleaning) Waste removal Ground works Construction & Refurbishment:- Weather it is a full refurbishment a freshen up, an extension or conversion your home requires we are on hand to take the stress off you, our skilled project manager will facilitate the project from start to finish managing all of our in house trades, recommending and ordering all materials and answering any questions to ensure the project goes as smoothly as possible. We will liaise with your architect, building inspector and local authority if the project requires meaning all you have to do is sit back and wait for the transformation! Internal Maintenance:- We have several multi-trade operatives and handy men who are on call to help you with any issues in your home or rental property, we also offer a 24/7 call out service. Cleaning Services:- Our cleaning division works for some of the UK's biggest estate agents and developers taking care of end of build cleans and end of tenancy cleaning. Some of the services we offer are:- Full end of tenancy Cleaning Move in Cleaning After build Cleaning Extreme / deep cleaning Carpet and upholstery Cleaning All the products we use are natural and non-toxic to humans and animals, and we are constantly researching the latest products to ensure you get the best possible service at an incredibly high standard. Our teams of professionals cover Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, London & Kent For more information please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. We offer a free, no-obligation quotes and are more than happy to discuss your needs.
City & Guilds qualified bricklayer with over 35 years experience in building and associated trades. Competent and reliable in all aspects of brick/block & stonework including hard landscaping. Groundwork, including digger with driver hire; 1st & 2nd fix carpentry, and roofing also available. Maintenance / repairs considered. Site foreman / project manager experience in the UK and abroad.
Great job - Phil even came on a Sunday to complete the work.
Hi iam Mariusz Builder/Multiskils I experience 34years on Building site my specialities is Tiling/Bathroom/Fiting Bathroom staff.Kitchen tiles etc.Kitchen Fitting. Plumbing. Electric. Extension loft conversion.Carpentry. Wooden Floor Vinyl etc. Brick work/Pointing. Plastering/skimming. Decoration/Painting and more more task thanks Mariusz ML Contractors
Mariusz, (ML contractors), is an exceptional artisan. We needed repairs to a kitchen work surface and replacement of the mixer tap for our rental flat. See photo, he replaced a section of the work surface and fitted this and made good the repairs. So we also got him to decorate 2 rooms again the work was brilliant, efficient and reasonably priced. Can't recommend highly enough!! We will definitely use his skills again.
Small business trading for 20 years as m.w.owen maintenance, all basic maintenance around the home, garden, fencing, Examples of work sealing baths & showers, general home repairs, plastic fascias, painting, tree felling, grass cutting, basic plumbing, lock repairs & renew
Quick contact, arranged to complete work which was done with the minimum of fuss.
Dickys Property and Landscaping
Garden Shed / Playhouse
my own company i have all my own and employees insurance i have 20 years plus experience in landscaping and general building
Experienced builder NEW TO RATED PEOPLE ???? Hi everyone. I’m Mitch, I’ve been in the trade since leaving school. I am a general builder that specialises in timber work. I do most jobs from small jobs like laminate flooring all the way upto 2 storey extensions. For the larger jobs I have a reliable team of builders including electricians, plumbers and bricklayers. We are happy to quote anything, bespoke is my passion. If you can’t get someone to build it, we can! Please feel free to browse photos of my work, I will try upload a little bit of everything. If you don’t see a photo of a job your asking for, feel free to contact me and I’m sure I will be able to show you examples of my work in that area. Friendly team of lads aging between 18 and 66! We look forward to working with you. P.s as mention above we are new to rated trades and as such have decades of experience, thousands of builds under our belts but alas, no rating on here. Any and all feedback will be most welcome. Stay safe everyone and see you on the job!
Mitch did an amazing job would definitely employ him again
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