Garden Sheds For Sale
You're in the right place to shop for a garden shed, with our huge range of wooden, metal and plastic options available. Perfect for use as anything from storage shed to a workshop, garden bar or home office, one of garden sheds below is bound to be suited to you. Browse by size, roof style, and material, or pick a model to inspect its different size and customisation options.
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FAQs
Properties that always need permission or have their own rules
You should assume you’ll need to check (and often apply) if you live in any of these:
- Listed buildings (outbuildings within the curtilage typically need planning permission).
- Flats and maisonettes (householder permitted development rights don’t apply).
- Homes where permitted development rights are restricted (e.g. a planning condition on the property or an Article 4 Direction).
- Some converted/new homes created via permitted development (extra restrictions can apply).
- Designated land (e.g. conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs, The Broads, World Heritage Sites) where extra limits/placement rules can apply.
For most houses
In many cases, a shed is permitted development (no planning application) as long as it meets key limits:
- It isn’t in front of the principal elevation of the house.
- It’s single storey and within height limits:
- Up to 4m high with a dual-pitched roof, or 3m with any other roof.
- Maximum 2.5m high if it’s within 2m of a boundary.
- Outbuildings don’t cover more than 50% of the land around the original house.
(The above rules apply to England.)
If you’re close to the limits or your property falls into a restricted category, it’s worth checking with your local planning authority (or applying for a lawful development certificate for peace of mind).
Ultimately, it's down to preference. An apex roof is commonly seen as more traditional, with it's two sloping sides and triangular shape. Pent roofs are flat, slightly sloped from front to back, and are viewed as a more contemporary option. There's not much difference between the two, but apex roofs may provide a tad more headroom due to their arched point (the apex) in the middle.
Our wooden garden sheds are built to be weather-resistant and, when installed correctly, are designed to keep out rain in typical UK conditions. Like most garden buildings, we don’t describe them as “fully waterproof” because performance depends on correct assembly, a solid level base, and ongoing care of key areas such as the roof covering and joins.
Timber is a natural material and can move slightly with changes in temperature and moisture, so we recommend:
- installing your shed on a firm, level base with good drainage
- checking the roof covering is fitted properly and maintained over time
- using a suitable wood treatment (or choosing pressure treatment where available) to help protect the timber and extend its lifespan
- allowing airflow inside the shed to help reduce condensation
If you’d prefer a lower-maintenance option, metal and plastic sheds don’t require wood treatment, but they can still benefit from correct installation and ventilation for best results.
Overlap cladding is the typical design of panels you see on a garden fence, where each thin horizontal panel overlaps the next, and the panels are nailed together. Because of the necessity for the panels to be laid over one another so they can be nailed in place, it makes each panel slanted.
Tongue and groove, a more modern, premium variation on traditional cladding, joins the panels together by a tongue/lip on one slotting into a groove on the next, like LEGO. This means the panels remain vertical. It is a more expensive but more resilient option as it is more watertight, can withstand harsher winds and is usually made out of higher quality wood.
Yes — we recommend a firm, level base for any shed. A properly prepared foundation helps the shed sit square, keeps doors and panels aligned, and improves long-term performance by reducing exposure to ground moisture.
Your base is the surface the shed stands on (for example, a concrete slab, paving slabs, a timber frame, or a plastic shed base system). Some sheds are supplied with a floor as part of the building — that’s the internal deck you stand on — but you still need a solid base underneath it.
Our metal sheds typically include a foundation kit so you can secure the shed to your chosen base. For the best results, whichever shed you choose, make sure the base is level, stable, and well-drained.
No. A shed should be raised off the ground by a concrete base or a base made out of another impermeable material, so that water isn't soaked up into the shed (which is especially pertinent on wooden sheds).
Yes. Unfortunately, due to the temperature difference between the inside of a shed and the outside, condensation is likely to occur whichever material you choose. There are ways to limit and prevent it from happening though.
First, measure how much space you have. Planning permission would be required if less than half your original outdoor space was taken up by buildings. With wooden sheds, you should leave at least 24 inches of space around all 4 sides for airflow and maintenance access.
For storage: a shed as small as 3x3 feet can be sufficient for basic garden tools. There are also the mini sheds from 3x6 feet, made for storing bikes or other smaller outdoor gear. When it comes to barbecues, lawnmowers and other large items, you'll want at least 8x6 feet (the most popular size and the maximum allowed on allotments).
For a workshop: you'll want at least 10x8 feet. This will allow room for a work surface as well as storage.
Securing a shed usually comes down to three things: a good lock, solid fixings, and smart placement.
Many metal and plastic sheds include built-in locking handles or padlock points. If yours uses a padlock, choose a rust-resistant option designed for outdoor use.
For wooden sheds, you can fit your preferred lock set. We recommend a shrouded (shielded) outdoor padlock and a sturdy hasp, and for extra peace of mind you can also anchor the shed to its base using appropriate fixings.
Garden sheds for every garden
Whether you need a compact storage space for tools, somewhere to keep bikes and outdoor furniture, or a more robust setup for DIY projects, a well-chosen garden shed can make day-to-day life easier. On this page you’ll find a wide choice of shed sizes, roof styles and materials, so you can match the right building to your space, budget and how you plan to use it.
How to choose the right garden shed
Start with the basics: measure the area you have available (including room to open doors), then think about what you’ll store and how often you’ll access it. For heavier items like mowers and workbenches, look for wider doors and a sturdier build. If you’re storing smaller items, a compact footprint may be all you need.
- Size: allow extra space for shelving, access and future storage.
- Roof style: apex roofs give more centre height; pent roofs offer a modern look and work well against fences or walls.
- Construction: overlap cladding is a popular value option; tongue and groove provides a tighter, more rigid finish.
- Material: choose wood, metal or plastic based on maintenance preferences and intended use.
Types of garden shed
Different shed styles suit different jobs. Traditional storage sheds are ideal for tools and garden equipment, while larger models can be set up as workshops or hobby spaces. If you’re shopping for a particular look, filter by roof style (apex or pent) and explore size options to find the best fit for your garden.
Wooden Garden Sheds
When someone says 'garden shed' to you, what do you think of? Probably a wooden one. And as market leaders in a range of garden buildings, wooden garden sheds are one of our signature products.
We stock tongue and groove sheds, overlap sheds, storage units, and even heavier duty log cabin sheds amongst our wooden garden building range. But most of our wooden sheds are constructed using the tongue and groove method. Tongue and groove is the premium cladding option for most of our sheds, and provides excellent weather resistance due to its interlocking construction. The tight joins between panels on our tongue and groove sheds allow next to no water ingress and form a tight seal.
Metal Sheds
Perfect for people looking for a low-maintenance-but-stylish garden building, metal sheds are some of the most sought-after sheds of 2021. A galvanised steel framework ensures little to no corrosion or rust and unlike wood, metal doesn't rot. We stock apex metal sheds and pent metal sheds in a wide range of sizes, meaning you're bound to find a heavy duty metal garden shed to suit you here at BillyOh.
Plastic Sheds
Weather Resistant
Whether it's an apex shed or a pent shed; whether it has overlap or tongue & groove cladding; whether it's metal, plastic or something completely different - we pride ourselves on the resilience of our garden sheds. Designed to withstand the various elements of that classic British weather, no matter if it's sun, rain, snow or hail, we guarantee that all of our BillyOh sheds are made to last.
BillyOh sheds are the perfect place to store your garden equipment and garden tools. Whether it's a lawnmower, a motorbike or just some plant pots and a trowel, you can be sure that all of your outdoor equipment will be safe and sound with our quality garden sheds.
Sheds For Sale
At BillyOh we stock a range of sheds, including apex sheds, pent sheds, corner sheds and potting sheds, in a variety of sizes. Transform any of our products into your dream garden office. Alternatively, many of what you might assume would be storage sheds can double up as garden workshops - the perfect space to try your hand at some DIY.
Make it your own with countless options for customisation on most BillyOh sheds. With windowed options as well as windowless, your preference on light or security is your choice.