Bike Storage at home

[Fourmotion]

Chaps, looking for a bit of inspiration.

We've sold our flat (with a garage) and have bought a house without a garage, and I need to find a secure solution for storing the bikes in the garden. We have 6 to store, plus I want to be able to expand that when my boy is old enough for a bike (and for n+1 scenarios). Plus I've got a big bike box and tool/spares to consider.

My simple idea is to buy the biggest securest shed I can afford, set some ground anchors in concrete, and build the shed on top.

But are there any other options out there for safely housing bikes (I've asked, she won't allow them to be stored in the kitchen) that I should consider? I've seen the metal boxes that can house 2 or 3 bikes, but don't really want up to 3 of them in the garden. I thought having a garden would be great for working on the bikes, but I didn't really consider storage!

TIA

[XitUp]

Shed should do as long as there is something sturdy in the ground to lock them to.
I'm sure you could stick a cheap alarm/CCTV in there too.

[fast westfield]

What about a sectional concrete garage but shed size with just a personnel door, put a base down and then build the shed on top of it.

[crisisjez]

If you do opt for a wooden shed line it with the concrete remesh. That way any scum that attempt to break in will be met with a grid of 10mm steel rods having made loads of noise splintering wood.
These guys are very good, used them several times over the years.
http://www.timberlux.org.uk/Gallery%20-%20timberlu...

Edited by crisisjez on Saturday 10th March 08:57

[XitUp]

And don't get one with a window, obviously.