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Compare sheds, summerhouses, workshops, storage and more from leading UK retailers.
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Multiple UK retailers compared side by side
Prices, sizes and materials in plain terms
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Browse every kind of garden building
Start with the type of building you need, then filter by size, material, budget and retailer.
Sheds
Everyday storage for tools, mowers and bikes.
Browse sheds
Summerhouses
Glazed garden rooms for sitting out and relaxing.
Browse summerhouses
Log Cabins
Thick interlocking timber for year-round use.
Browse log cabins
Workshops
Heavier buildings with bench space and daylight.
Browse workshops
Greenhouses
Glass and polycarbonate growing space.
Browse greenhouses
Garden Storage
Compact stores for bins, tools and cushions.
Browse garden storage
Bike Storage
Secure, lockable stores for two to six bikes.
Browse bike storage
Potting Sheds
Half-glazed sheds for growing and propagation.
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Garden buildings people are comparing
Real products from UK retailers, compared by size, material, budget and installation.
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Palmako Eva 3.3m x 3.3m Corner Log Cabin BBQ Hut - Barbecue Hut (44mm)
£4,249
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Palmako Melanie 3.5m x 3.5m Corner Log Cabin Summerhouse (44mm)
£4,489
£5,399
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Palmako Eva 3.8m x 3.8m Corner Log Cabin BBQ Hut - Barbecue Hut (44mm)
£5,249
£5,499
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Best buys
Buying guides by budget and use
What each price bracket realistically buys, and which buildings meet the brief.
Under £500
Best sheds under £500
What you can realistically expect at this price, and where the compromises usually are.
Read the guide Under £1,000Best sheds under £1,000
Shiplap cladding, thicker framing and better doors start to appear in this bracket.
Read the guide 10ft x 8ft and upBest large sheds
Buildings from 10ft x 8ft upwards, for machinery, bikes and bench space.
Read the guide No annual treatmentBest low-maintenance sheds
Metal and plastic options that never need treating, and how they compare.
Read the guide Bench-readyBest workshops
Buildings with the depth, height and door width to actually work in.
Read the guide All budgetsBest summerhouses
Glazed garden rooms across the main price brackets, painted and unpainted.
Read the guideCompare materials
Timber, metal or plastic?
Material decides maintenance, security and how easily you can fit shelving or run power.
Timber
Warm, traditional and easy to customise.
Pros
- Suits most gardens
- Easy to fit shelving
- Widest size range
- Repairable
Cons
- Needs regular treatment
- Heavier to build
- Budget cladding can warp
Metal
Secure, durable and low maintenance.
Pros
- No treatment needed
- Good resistance to forced entry
- Will not rot
- Often cheapest small
Cons
- Condensation without ventilation
- Hard to fix shelving
- Limited larger sizes
Plastic
Weather resistant and easy to maintain.
Pros
- Wipes clean
- Never rots or rusts
- Light, quick single-person build
- Floor usually included
Cons
- Fewer large sizes
- Panels can flex
- Less traditional appearance
Retailers
Compare stock across UK retailers
We list several merchants so you can compare the same size and specification in more than one place.
Buy Sheds Direct
Specialist online retailer of garden buildings, sheds, summerhouses and log cabins with nationwide UK delivery.
- Sheds
- Summerhouses
- Log Cabins
- Workshops
- Greenhouses
- Storage
- Delivery
- Free mainland UK delivery on most buildings, 7–21 days
- Installation
- Installation available on selected timber buildings
Shedstore
Garden building retailer offering a wide range of sheds, log cabins, greenhouses and garden storage from multiple manufacturers.
- Sheds
- Log Cabins
- Greenhouses
- Storage
- Bike Storage
- Summerhouses
- Delivery
- Free delivery on most items, 5–14 days
- Installation
- Installation available on selected ranges
Buy Fencing Direct
Garden buildings and fencing specialist with a range of sheds, storage and garden structures.
- Sheds
- Storage
- Bike Storage
- Greenhouses
- Delivery
- Standard delivery 3–7 working days
- Installation
- Not offered
Deals
Ways to spend less
Offers change frequently, so we point you to the categories where savings are usually found rather than quoting discounts that may have ended.
Budget
Under £500
Sheds, stores and small greenhouses priced under £500 at the retailers we list.
Installation
Free installation
Buildings where a retailer includes assembly on a prepared base.
Delivery
Free delivery
Products with no delivery charge to mainland UK addresses.
Clearance
Clearance
End-of-line and ex-display buildings, usually limited to stock on hand.
Seasonal
Seasonal offers
Spring and late-summer promotions, which is when most retailers discount.
Guides
Practical advice before you buy
Buying advice
What size shed do I need?
A practical way to size a shed around what you actually store, plus the clearances people forget.
4 min read
Comparison
Wooden vs metal vs plastic sheds
The honest trade-offs between the three main shed materials, and who each one suits.
5 min read
Regulations
Do I need planning permission for a shed?
The permitted development rules that cover most UK garden buildings, and when they do not apply.
4 min read
Buying advice
How much should a good shed cost?
What each price bracket buys in the UK market, and where the money actually goes.
4 min read
Installation
Shed bases explained
The four common base types, what each costs, and which suits your ground.
5 min read
Installation
Is professional installation worth it?
When paying for assembly makes sense, and what installation usually does not include.
3 min read
Security
Best shed security options
Practical upgrades that make a shed a poor target, in the order worth doing them.
4 min read
Ownership
How long should a garden shed last?
Realistic lifespans by material and specification, and what shortens them most.
3 min read