Garden shed, build or buy?

[jason61c]

I've got £500 budget for a half decent shed, 7x9ish size. Are there any decent ones out there for that sort of money? Failing that what sort of money would building one cost? I know it'll mean buying a nail gun However I've a decent compressor so even a decent branded one isn't that expensive.

Anyone built a shed and can give indications of cost? I have half looked at building an oak framed one in 75x75mm framework that seemed to come in at about £500 for materials.

[Laurel Green]

If you have the time and inclination, then nothing can eclipse the feeling of a job well done.

Assuming one is handy with tools and the use of.

[mikeiow]

Clearly if you have time and basic skills, you could build something better for the money than you could buy. We got a 5 x 13 (similar area to yours) tantalised one from "beast sheds" a few years back - great quality, looks good & solid even now, but back then it was (IIRC) just over £1K.
If you DIY, you can use some breathable/waterproof membrane to make it even better, and indeed size things to include any shelves etc to your spec.

Given spare time, I would recommend DIY

[PositronicRay]

I priced up the cost of materials a while ago. I couldn't build one for the same price as my local shed would supply.

I think I would only build one if I wanted a bespoke shape/size.

[Alex@POD]

I'm building one at the moment, I think it works out at 22'x 14'. Depending on the look you want to achieve and the construction you need, you should be easily able to build a 7'x 9' for less than 500. I am building mine from 2.25" square timbers with overlap boards, and a concrete base, I've spent about £1400 on materials. I think if I were to build it the size you want, with a wooden base, £400 would cover it.

Where are you pricing your wood from?

[Shaolin]

Buy a reasonable one and then strengthen it with extra fixings and bracings, best balance of cost, time and result for my money. I have two 8x6 shiplap ones, one I bought over 20 years ago, the other is probably closer to 40 years old, they are semi-hidden at the bottom of the garden, they don't really need to withstand airstrikes or a dinosaur standing on them. Upgrade the felt to the heaviest grade though.