Garden Shed Recommendations

virhlpool on 12/02/2024 - 01:48
Last edited 12/02/2024 - 01:49

Hi.. Can you recommend garden shed brands (and installers in Sydney if any)? There are plenty of brands in market but I would look for recommendations of tried and tested ones if you have purchased one in the past.

I am open to getting it custom built by a handyman but I reckon it would be more expensive than buying a flat pack one and getting it installed with help of a handyman. The land has slope and is a bit bumpy so I may need to have a concrete slab or wooden structure at the bottom to make it flat.

Thanks for your opinions!

Home & Garden Garden Shed

Comments

  • rbr85 on 12/02/2024 - 08:52
    +1

    I have a Stratco - quality is fine and they have subcontractors who deliver and install it for you. Installation took about 2 hours - looked easier than it actually is I think.

    • virhlpool on 12/02/2024 - 09:11

      Thanks.. How much do the installers charge usually?

      • rbr85 on 12/02/2024 - 10:12

        Can't recall the number but it was reasonable. They have a free quote function on their website.

  • dtc on 12/02/2024 - 10:06
    +1

    Plastic/Poly sheds are more expensive upfront but have inbuilt floors, so you can get away without a slab, just put down some concrete pavers for the base (or even just compressed aggregate); plus they are very easy to put together DIY and you dont need an installer. They probably will last slightly less time than a colourbond equivalent (but it will still be decades) and you might not like the look as much. However they have other benefits eg many have inbuild shelving posts so you just slot in the shelves as needed (albeit that cheap shelving units from Bunnings are easy enough to buy)

    www.landera.com.au is a good place to start - they have a big range on line with pricing. Not that you need to buy from them, but for research (but keep in mind that is what they sell so dont accept everything they say)

    • virhlpool on 12/02/2024 - 10:50

      What are your thoughts on timber sheds? Pre-built ones seem more expensive than metal ones but can a handyman make one for cheap?

      • geekcohen on 12/02/2024 - 10:53

        What are your thoughts on timber sheds?

        Timber frame or the entire thing timber?

        I did a DIY timber frame extension to the side of my shed and it cost me like $1200 in wood………. It was 7h x 3w x 2.5h.

        • virhlpool on 12/02/2024 - 10:54

          Entire timber one.. It would look much nicer but I am not sure about cost and durability.

          • geekcohen on 12/02/2024 - 10:56
            +1

            @virhlpool: Don't know about look…… I think a tin one looks better.

            Cost would probably be a lot more and durability would probably be an issue unless you got good quality wood.

            I did a shed extension with a wooden frame and then tin on the walls and roof, rock solid. Protecting my trailer nicely and got extra storage as well.

      • dtc on 12/02/2024 - 12:24

        There are some pre fab wood ones in the landera link.

        In terms of building one from scratch, I think you could but it may be hard to make it entirely waterproof unless you use proper cladding or tongue and groove boards, which will be more expensive (and thats assuming you used a colourbond roof - wood roof is virtually impossible without a lot of effort, unless you just use wood panels/strand boards and keep up the maintenance). Minor gaps between the planks in the walls will let in some of the weather and the wood will shrink and expand as the temp changes. Obviously you can seal the gaps but its a bit of a pain/not always super aesthetic (albeit you can do it internally so not visible from the outside).

        However, putting up a frame is no different to what they do for a house so its not overly complex, albeit you need to plan ahead and have some skills. Then you 'just' attach the walls. If you want a window then you have to build that into the frame and know how to attach it properly etc.

        Would it be cheaper - not necessarily; and in terms of your time then absolutely not.

  • Euphemistic on 12/02/2024 - 11:43
    +1

    How big? What will it be used for? Juat storage for the mower or a space to work in as well?? Weather proof? Bug/rodent resistant? Cheap? Good? Windows? Secure?

    Garden sheds vary a lot by purpose. Lots of questions to think about before offering an opinion.

    • virhlpool on 12/02/2024 - 11:51

      Storage for garden tools and other garden stuff. I guess somewhere between 10 to 15 sqm would be ideal. I guess the council limit is 20 sqm. Weather proof is must as that's the main reason behind having a shed. I would prefer with a window.

  • Shitforbrains on 12/02/2024 - 14:49

    I had a shed built by Sydney Sheds and Garages. They did the concrete and the installation too. Here is their shed that doesn't require council approval: https://www.sydneysheds.com.au/products/exemptshed-2

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