PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Shed Installation cost in the UK
£200–£2,000 per install. Typically £1,020.
Having a garden shed supplied and put up costs about £1,020 on average in the UK, within a range of £200 for assembling a shed you already own to £2,000 for a large timber shed on a new base. Shed size, timber quality, the type of base and garden access make most of the difference.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does shed installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £200 | assembling a small shed you already own on an existing base |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £1,020 | what most people pay |
| High end | £2,000 | a large timber shed supplied and built on a new concrete base |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Shed size — a small six-by-four shed goes up in a day, a twelve-foot workshop takes two
- Timber and cladding — overlap sheds are cheapest, tongue-and-groove and pressure-treated timber cost more
- Base — a plastic grid, paving slabs or a concrete slab under the shed each add a different cost
- Supply or assembly only — fitting a flat-pack shed you have bought costs far less than supply and fit
- Roof covering — upgrading from basic felt to shingles or rubber membrane adds to the shed price
- Access to the garden — panels carried through a house or over a wall take longer to deliver and build
Domestic and garden services prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical shed installation would have cost about £820 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a shed installation booking includes
Takes: Half a day to two days, depending on the shed size and whether a new base is laid. Not included: Electrics to the shed, wood treatment beyond the factory finish and removing an old shed are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common shed installation jobs
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How to pay less
- Buy the shed yourself and pay only for assembly if the base is already in place
- Use a plastic grid shed base on level ground instead of a concrete slab
- Choose a pressure-treated shed so you avoid paying for timber treatment every year
Before you book
- Most garden sheds are permitted development, but one near a boundary needs to stay under the height limit or have planning permission
- Check the ground for the shed is level and that the delivery can reach the garden
- Ask whether the shed installation price includes the base and taking away the packaging
- Power to a shed is notifiable work, so use a registered electrician for any new circuit
Shed Installation cost: questions people ask
£200–£2,000 per install, about £1,020 typical for supply and fit. Assembling a shed you already own on an existing base costs least; a large timber shed on a new concrete base costs most.
Small sheds usually go up in half a day to a day. Larger sheds and a new concrete base take up to two days.
Usually not. Sheds are permitted development as long as they stay within the height and area limits, with a lower height allowed close to a boundary. Listed buildings and conservation areas have tighter rules.
Paving slabs or a concrete slab last longest. A plastic grid or timber frame base is quicker and cheaper on level ground.
Electrics, removing an old shed and yearly wood treatment are usually priced as separate jobs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK shed installation cost guides — a national range per install, not a quote. Your price depends on the shed, the base and the access.
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