Sheds & Bases · Finchampstead, Berkshire
Sheds & Bases that suit Finchampstead gardens.
Sheds and bases planned with the house in mind, built by the same team from first visit to final clean-down. Locally based, 10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Finchampstead
Same team on site every day
10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
Typical book-in is two to four weeks; build one to three days on site.
What we mean by sheds & bases
The bit beneath the surface.
Half the sheds we're called to look at have nothing wrong with the shed - the base failed. Concrete pads laid too thin, paving slabs on unprepared ground, timber bearers rotting against soil. Get the base right and a good shed lasts twenty years.
Bases sized to the building
Concrete pad, paving on a proper sub-base or pressure-treated bearer grid - each chosen for the building and the ground beneath it. Level, drained, ventilated.
Weather-tight builds
Roofs felted or EPDM-membraned properly, eaves detailed to throw water clear, doors hung so they still close in February.
One trade, base to handover
Ground prep, base, build and surrounding tidying by us. No co-ordination gap between groundworker and shed supplier.
Why this works in Finchampstead
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
When we quote for sheds & bases in Finchampstead, the first visit isn't about specs. It's about how you actually use the back of the house, where the sun is, and where the water goes in November.
Clay does turn up in pockets across Finchampstead - we test what's underneath before we commit to a build-up, so the patio doesn't pay for it three winters later.
Recent sheds & bases
A few from in and around Finchampstead.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Berkshire. Same approach, different gardens.
How we build it
The detail, in plain numbers.
Concrete pad
100mm C20 over 100mm Type 1, polythene DPM
Paving base
Type 1 to 100mm, slabs on full mortar bed
Bearer grid
C24 treated, levelled on plastic shims, ventilated
Roof
Felted shingles or EPDM with proper drips
BudgetMost shed bases sit between £900 and £3,500 depending on size and ground prep; supply-and-fit jobs add the building cost on top.
TimingTypical book-in is two to four weeks; build one to three days on site.
Common questions
What Finchampstead clients usually ask about sheds & bases.
Can you supply the shed too, or do you just lay the base?+
Both work. We're happy to supply and build a quality shed from one of two or three suppliers we trust, or we'll prep the base ready for a building you've already chosen.
Will the base need planning permission?+
For most family gardens, no - sheds under 2.5m at the eaves and within size limits sit under permitted development. We'll flag any exceptions on the first visit.
Will the shed stay dry on our wetter Blackwater-side plot?+
Yes, if the base is detailed for it. We raise the bearer line above wet ground, ventilate the perimeter and detail the roof properly. Most damp sheds we're called to fix are damp because the base wasn't designed for the conditions.
Can you remove the old shed and dispose of it?+
Yes - break-out, removal and skip disposal are included where needed. We work tidily and leave the site swept.
Other work in Finchampstead
Same team, different parts of the garden.
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Finchampstead · Berkshire
Discuss a sheds & base for your Finchampstead home.
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