Free Shed Review Guide for first-time buyers
6 checks for judging a garden shed before you pay: walls, floor, roof, door, base and delivery, with the questions to ask the seller. Sent by e-mail as a PDF.
What the guide covers
Six checks, in the order a shed usually fails. Each one says what to look at and what a good answer sounds like.
- Walls and claddingBoard type and thickness, and how the panels join at the corners.
- Floor and bearersWhat the floor is made of, and whether it sits on treated bearers.
- Roof and coveringFelt grade, overhang at the eaves, and how water leaves the roof.
- Doors, hinges and locksHinge screws, the hasp, and a door that still closes after a wet week.
- The base it needsWhat the seller expects under it, and what voids the guarantee.
- Delivery and assemblyKerbside or carried round, and who puts it up.
Get the guide by e-mail
The PDF arrives as a link a few minutes later. After that, a short letter with new articles about once a month.
