Base Requirements

Before we can erect your shed you need to have a suitable base as we do not lay bases ourselves. You can find some local compaies that will lay a base for you here.

What do I need for a base?

There is 2 important things you need for a shed base:

  1. The base needs to be level so the shed will sit properly.
  2. The base needs to be solid to prevent the shed moving when you walk in it.

What is the best type of base?

On smaller sheds (upto 8x6) you can use railway sleepers.

Slabs or concrete are the best type of base, especially for larger sheds

How many slabs do I need?

The following calculations are based on 2'x2' slabs
4'x4'= 4 slabs
6'x4'= 6 slabs
7'x5'= 12 slabs (without cutting slabs)
8'x6'= 12 slabs
8'x8'= 16 slabs
10'x8'= 20slabs
10'x6'= 15 slabs
12'x8'= 24 slabs
12'x6'= 18 slabs
14'x8'= 28 slabs

How many fence posts?

4'x4'= 3, 4' posts
6'x4'= 3, 4' posts
7'x5'= 4, 5' posts
8'x6'= 5, 6' posts

Local companies for laying bases

The following local companies will lay a base for you (Please note they are not connected with the shedshop in anyway).
Please quote 'The Shed Shop' when you ring.

M.A.C Garden Services

20 Tennyson Close
Meashem
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 7ET


Daytime Tel No: (07813) 775924
Evening Tel No: (01530) 273681

For all your gardening needs no job too small!

Matts Maintenance

Block Paving, Fencing, Patios, Decking, Garden Maintenance

For a free no obligation quote call Matt on:

Tel No:(01283) 216573
Mob No:(07817) 160385 (Day time)

For all you Gardening and landscaping needs