For nearly 20 years SHEDMASTER has been one of the leading garden building and storage solutions installaters. Based in Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester

Based out of Manchester, our shed assembly service is available across the whole of Great Britain.

Our experienced team can install and assemble a wide range of garden sheds and storage units, whether they are traditional wood, metal or plastic.

We feature an extensive range of high-quality garden sheds for all budgets.

Our garden shed installation service will vary depending on the manufacturer you choose. Our professional team will ensure your building is constructed safely and to the highest standard.

Below are recent installations of garden sheds installed by SHEDMASTER.

Lifetime 14×7 Heavy Duty Plastic Shed – Rough Cut Grey

Organise your yard, store your outdoor supplies and furniture, and stow your lawn and garden equipment more easily than ever before with the Lifetime 14×7 Heavy Duty Plastic Shed – Rough Cut Grey X.

Set up your space how you want it with height-adjustable shelving and enjoy the low maintenance of a UV-protected finish that protects against damage from weather and the elements. Six skylights provide rich natural interior lighting and the high-pitched roof allows for quick drainage of rain and snow.

A unique side-entry design gives you a great look and easy access to your space. The shed is made of steel-reinforced high-density polyethylene and a sturdy double wall system for maximum durability and longevity, and heavy-duty steel trusses provide exceptional roof strength. Work in confidence on the slip-resistant floor that protects against oil, solvents, and stains, and is easy to clean just like the rest of the plastic shed.

You can also protect your gear behind lockable steel-reinforced doors. With an attractive design and appearance, as well as a unique Rough Cut™ texture that has the natural look and feel of wood without the maintenance of staining or painting, you can enjoy not just the convenience and utility of your shed but also preserve the beauty of your yard.

Whether you’re looking to store some equipment or organize all of your tools, the Lifetime Outdoor Storage Shed has the features to make it feel easy and look great.

Lifetime 7’x4.5′ Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Shed

The Lifetime 7’x4.5′ Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Shed is a 6ft wide apex roofed shed with a built in floor and Large double doors.

This is without doubt the highest quality plastic shed available today. It’s good looking and tough and will stand up to the harshest UK weather.

Manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with heavy duty, powder coated steel reinforcements this shed is both lightweight and extremely strong. It is a very low maintenance plastic shed as its UV protection resists fading, cracking and peeling. It won’t rot or rust like wooden or metal sheds – the plastic is even stain resistant. This premium build is supported by a 10 year warranty.

The Lifetime 7ft x 4.5ft plastic shed has a hard wearing integrated non slip PVC floor that will take many years of punishment. Natural light floods into the shed through it’s full length skylight window running down the ridge.. There are screened vents in both gable ends to allow for good airflow.

Palram 6×12 Canopia Rubicon Double Door Plastic Shed – Dark Grey

The Palram 6×12 Canopia Rubicon Double Door Plastic Shed – Dark Grey provides unbeatable weatherproof protection for your tools and equipment.

Using the latest Multiwall Technology, this garden shed is built from 10mm polycarbonate, which is virtually unbreakable and 100% UV-protected, so it will neither fade nor discolour in the sun. The reinforced aluminium frame adds an even greater sense of solidity and is completely resistant to rust. It is strong enough to hold the added weight of shelves, racks and hangers, for all your garden storage needs.

The flooring is made from polycarbonate too, and has anti-slip properties to keep you safe. The 0.9mm shingled polycarbonate skylight roof allows natural light to filter into the shed, but is externally opaque for enhanced security. It blocks harmful UV rays and has an apex design for a traditional, attractive appearance.

The roof’s unique polycarbonate skylight panels allow a soft natural light to filter into the shed, which is invaluable when you’re storing or retrieving items. However, it remains externally opaque to maintain privacy and keep your valuable tools safe from unwanted attention. Together with the shingle-style design, this also enhances the grey shed’s handsome exterior appearance.

You can gain easy access to the shed via wide double doors, which include a low threshold and are fitted with a padbolt to keep stored items safe (padlock not included).

Exclusively made from recyclable components and available in a range of sizes, this plastic shed MUST be anchored to a solid, level foundation. An anchor kit is included for this purpose.

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A greenhouse is a major investment for your garden and one that’s not easy to move or replace once installed, so it’s important to pick the right one for your needs.

Whether you’re shopping for a small greenhouse to protect young plants or a larger alternative to work on fruit and veg, we can lend a helping hand. On this page, we’ve rounded up details on optimal materials and sizes, features to look out for, greenhouse accessories and heaters

Types of Greenhouses

Freestanding greenhouses

Pros: Lets in light from all sides, lots of choice, often roomy enough to work in

Cons: Can lose heat as all sides are exposed, you will have to find a way to get power to it

Freestanding greenhouses are often made from wood, aluminium or PVC. They are usually square or rectangular with an apex roof.

Most gardeners will opt for a 6 x 8ft (1.8 x 2.4m) or 8 x 10ft (2.4 x 3m) model. Think about freedom of movement and what you plan to grow when determining the ideal size – you might need double doors to move plants in and out, for example.

Freestanding greenhouses allow light in from all four sides, although this means they’re more exposed to the elements compared to other greenhouse types. You can install bubble insulation if needed. As these greenhouses can be quite large, you might also want to run electricity to the space so you can see in low light.

When deciding where to position your freestanding greenhouse, consider which parts of your garden get plenty of sunshine. You also need to think about the impact of strong gusts of wind and whether the building is well-protected.

Lean-To Greenhouses

Pros: Wind resistant, maximises unused space, can be particularly energy efficient

Cons: Not as much space to plant a variety of crops, fewer sides for light to enter

If you’re shopping for a greenhouse that isn’t exposed to the elements from every angle, consider a lean-to greenhouse. These join to an existing structure, such as a house or garage (shown above).

These greenhouses are a popular choice among gardeners working with limited space in their backyard, or those that want a greenhouse closer to their home. Having your greenhouse within a shorter distance means you don’t need to run water and electricity across the full length of your garden.

Lean-to greenhouses are often made from wood, although this needs to be maintained over the years, making aluminium a tempting alternative. The initial purchase costs are similar to a freestanding model, but a lean-to takes up less space and you only need access around three sides. It is also cheaper and easier to keep warm.

Mini Greenhouses

Pros: Space-saving, cheaper than a full-sized greenhouse, most can be stowed away

Cons: Can be difficult to tend to plants if you have limited mobility, limited growing space

A mini greenhouse is like a glazed cupboard with shelves that sits on a patio or under a window, using a house wall or garage as protection – perfect if space is limited. It will protect trays or pots of young plants from late frosts in spring, and encourage borderline crops such as peppers to ripen.

Ideally, a mini greenhouse should face east or west. South-facing ones overheat in spring or summer unless shaded, and north-facing ones suit only shade-loving plants.

Mini greenhouses are generally easy to set up and maintain, making them well-suited to both newbies and experienced gardeners. Some feature built-in grow lights, and many models can be dismantled and repositioned (or stored away) when needed.

Wooden vs aluminium greenhouse frames

Most greenhouse frames are made of aluminium. Wooden greenhouses are also available, though, and many gardeners find them more attractive to look at, despite the fact they need more maintenance compared to metal frames.

Aluminium greenhouses

Pros: Budget-friendly, durable, plain silver is maintenance-free, light and easy to assemble

Cons: Fastenings needed to attach shading material, tricky to extend, insulation can be poor, usually need to add your own base

Aluminium is the most common material for greenhouses, which means you’ll be spoilt for choice. These models are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you’ll have some options that suit your budget.

Generally speaking, aluminium greenhouses are considered low maintenance as they’re able to withstand harsh weather. Aluminium won’t warp or crack over time, and the material is rust-resistant. A lightweight metal construction also ensures the greenhouse is easy to move.

Wooden Greenhouses

Pros: Can stain to a specific colour, easy to attach shading material, better insulation

Cons: Can be expensive, usually need to add your own base (keeping the wooden frame off the damp ground), vulnerable to rust, needs regular maintenance

Wooden greenhouses are less common and typically cost more than their aluminium counterparts. Picking the right type of wood will help avoid a greenhouse that’s vulnerable to rot. Softwoods, such as deal (pine), are vulnerable to rot, even if the timber has been treated.

Wood is a natural insulator, so it should retain heat fairly well once winter rolls around. You can add additional insulation panels to your wooden greenhouse if needed.

Naturally durable timber – usually western red cedar – can be left to age to a silver-brown. For looks, a western red cedar greenhouse is hard to beat. Look for manufacturers that offer a guarantee against rot.

For gardeners working with a limited budget, be aware that you’ll usually need to add your own base to a wooden greenhouse.

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If you’re struggling to find time to construct your garden building or would like a hassle free service, you can use our assembly service.

All metal sheds, plastic sheds and timber sheds on our websites offer a professional assembly service 

We have the most reliable shed assembling service for a low price. Our expert shed assemblers have many years of experience that is enabling them to work fast without compromising on the overall installation.

We are qualified in assembling plastic sheds, wooden sheds, metal sheds, and from any brands.

Our recent installations include: –

Globel 10’x 12′ Apex Metal Garden Shed – Green installed by SHEDMASTER – December 2023.

Keter 9’x 7′ Artisan Heavy Duty Plastic Pent Shed – Grey installed by SHEDMASTER – December 2023

New Lotus Hera 9’x6′ Apex Metal Shed with Foundation Grid installed by SHEDMASTER December 2023.

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At Shed Master we have one of the UK’s largest ranges of Garden Sheds and Garden Storage Solutions constructed from a variety of different materials.
Our products are available in a wide ranges of sizes making them suitable for just about any type of usage. If you are just looking for more outdoor storage space or a place to carry out crafts or hobbies we are sure you will be able to find what you are looking for.

All our shed and storage solutions are competitively priced and cost effective. Our wooden sheds are manufactured to exacting standards from high quality timber and materials to provide you with many years of use. Shed Master’s metal sheds are designed to be long lasting, maintenance free and easy to assemble. Strong and durable, they will provide you with the extra space you need without breaking the bank.

View a selection of some of the most recent installations we have completed in and around the country.

Lifetime 15×8 Heavy Duty Plastic Shed – Dual Entry Rough Cut Grey

Installed by ShedMaster – AUGUST 2023

Keter 8’x6′ Factor Heavy Duty Plastic Garden Shed – Beige

Installed by ShedMaster – AUGUST 2023

Woodvale 8×6 Metal Apex Shed – Wood Effect

Installed by ShedMaster – AUGUST 2023

Palram 6×8 Canopia Skylight Plastic Apex Shed – Dark Grey

Installed by ShedMaster – AUGUST 2023

If you’re struggling to find time to construct your garden building or would like a hassle free service, you can use our home installation service. Our professional team will ensure your building is constructed safely and to the highest standard.

Installation is available on many of our products for most of the Mainland UK and the lead time is normally between 14-21 working days after your order has been delivered. In busy periods this lead-time may increase. Please check the product page or contact us for more details.

Call us on 07720 323744 should you require an install only on your shed.

Installation of Lifetime 15×8 Plastic Shed

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Start seedlings, extend the growing season, and keep prized plants protected year-round with the best greenhouse kits for home gardeners.

Greenhouses provide a controlled environment for plants to grow year-round, and for hobby gardeners, greenhouse kits are easier to install at home and the perfect alternative to building a greenhouse from scratch. They have all the bits and pieces needed to assemble a greenhouse (and a few options don’t even require tools to put them together). To suit almost any home garden, they come in a variety of sizes, styles, and materials.

The best greenhouse kits are well designed and well made, crafted from high-quality materials and with ventilation features to maintain a stable growing environment. They’re also relatively easy to install, user-friendly, and are durable enough to last several years, if not over a decade. Keep reading for the best greenhouse kits for nurturing a green thumb.

BEST OVERALL: Canopia by Palram Hybrid 6-Ft. by 4-Ft. Greenhouse Kit

BEST VALUE: Outsunny 6’x8′ Clear Polycarbonate Greenhouse – Grey

BEST MINI: Mercia 4’x2′ Timber Mini Greenhouse

How We Chose the Best Greenhouse Kits

The best greenhouse kits should be easier to assemble than DIY versions. That’s why we prioritized those that were the simplest to put together—in fact, some on our list don’t require any tools at all—as long as a quality greenhouse would be the result.

Durability and longevity are just as important as easy assembly. We chose sturdy greenhouse kits made of quality materials to last through several seasons. We also included some mini and pop-up versions that are a snap to pack up and store since some gardeners only need a temporary option.

To suit all types of gardeners, we chose greenhouse kits in a variety of sizes, from mini greenhouse kits to cover a potted plant or a flower bed, up to large walk-in sheds for serious planting. We prioritized greenhouses with ventilation features since it’s important to prevent a greenhouse from overheating. Lastly, we chose greenhouse kits with included accessories (usually shelving) when possible, as they offer gardeners more versatility and a better value.

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ECOBASE FASTFIT shed base foundation system is fast, easy-to-fit, lightweight, eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete bases for sheds, cabins and greenhouses, and is one of the strongest shed base grid systems available. As the UKs original plastic grid foundation system for garden buildings, EcoBase has evolved with the introduction of the FastFit system. Not only does it provide you with a firm, strong, long-lasting and well-drained foundation for garden buildings, capable of supporting 60 tonnes per grid when empty, it is now even quicker to install through the use of self-fastening push connectors to link grids together. EcoBase have a 10-year guarantee and these reusable grid tiles are lightweight and easy to handle, costing a fraction of the price of a traditional concrete base.

Ecobase Fastfit Shed Base kits are designed to provide a firm long lasting base on which to install a garden building. Each kit comprises a number of strong, heavy-duty grids made from 100% recycled plastics that click together, and a sheet of weed resistant membrane to stop weeds growing under the building. The grids are lightweight and simple to install following the instructions provided – they are a lot lighter and easier to handle than paving flags and less messy and much quicker to install than laying a wet-mix concrete slab. Ecobase Fastfit Shed Base kits are suitable for most garden buildings including sheds, workshops, summer houses, log cabins, playhouses, log stores, cycle shelters and wheelie bin stores.

Create a base for a garden building using an EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base Kit. As an environmentally-friendly alternative to paving flags or wet-mix concrete, and made from 100% recycled plastics, Ecobase Fastfit grids interconnect to provide you with a base for your garden building that is firm, strong, long-lasting, well-drained and maintenance-free.

An eco-friendly alternative to using concrete or paving flags for a shed base
Tough recycled plastic grids with Integral T-shaped self-fastening connectors
Made from 100% recycled UK sourced post-consumer waste
Supplied with a sheet of weed-resistant membrane cut to size
Rainwater drains through the cavities to earth keeping the floor bearers dry and ventilated
Lightweight, easy-to-carry and easy to manoeuvre into position
Perimeter can be filled with decorative aggregate to produce a French drain and prevent rain splashing back onto the building
Suits all makes and styles of garden building. Rot proof and chemically inert – no maintenance needed
Specifications

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Greenhouses Guide – 2023

Having a hobby greenhouse in your garden is the perfect way to take gardening to a next level. If you want to grow veggies, fruits, herbs, and flowers year-round, there is almost no other solution than purchasing a greenhouse kit. Some people may want to build their greenhouse on their own and others rather take the advantage of a greenhouse kit that comes with everything you need.

What is a greenhouse kit?
A greenhouse kit is a ready-to-assemble hobby greenhouse. It comes with all necessary parts in order for the owner to assemble a greenhouse. There are all kinds of different styles, sizes, and price ranges of greenhouse kits.

A greenhouse kit can give a well-built, warm atmosphere where plants can be grown all year round. It is one of the most valuable investments you can get. It’s an excellent means to produce crops and fresh plants in your own garden no matter the weather or season, and it will bring lots of pleasure for years to come.

It has become much more affordable lately because of modern materials which lower the cost and increase the lifespan of state-of-the-art greenhouses. Manufacturers have responded to these improvements by designing a wide variation of new greenhouses of all measurements and fashions and in a wide range of price.

Benefits of buying a greenhouse kit instead of building do-it-yourself greenhouses

Get an easy start into greenhouse gardening, homesteading, or self-sufficiency
Easier to assemble because all pieces are included (instructions and videos help you set it up hassle-free)
Peace of mind: Almost no planning needed because the greenhouse kit contains all you need
Ships right to your door: No drive to the store necessary
Manufacturers have years of experience in building products that are optimized to grow plants efficiently
Warranty: If you build your own greenhouse you don’t have a warranty
Accessories are often included (see below)
Variety of greenhouse structures for every taste
You will always have a go-to person if you have questions
Some kits are expandable if you need more space later on

Important things to consider before buying a hobby greenhouse

When constructing a greenhouse, you need to ensure that it fits your region. For instance, if you frequently get heavy snow, it is wise to buy a kit that is exceptionally strong and heavy-duty. One more concern with snowy weather is heat loss. If you intend to use the greenhouse year-round, it will be essential to prefer insulated framing and insulated greenhouse covering materials that will help maintain the warmth. In desert areas, on the other hand, you have to make sure that you provide enough shade, water, and ventilation.

Types of greenhouse kits

Freestanding Greenhouse
Stand-alone greenhouses let you set them anywhere you want on your available space as long as the position is level and receives plenty of daylight. Some freestanding greenhouse kits are even portable. We offer a variety of frame structures that are freestanding, for example, conventional greenhouses, arch-shaped, geodesic domes, and more!

Lean-to Greenhouse
The huge benefit with an attached or lean-to greenhouse is that you don’t need to organize all four walls. You will have at least one weight-bearing wall in place. These arrangements are often less costly than other designs and are suitable for planting herbs, seedlings, and some vegetables in small areas.

Cold Frames
Although cold frames are technically no greenhouses, they could be referred to as mini greenhouse kits that get you started with the greenhouse gardening. They are small and usually used as season starters or extenders.

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