Those narrow side returns in Sydenham's Victorian terraces cry out for clever storage solutions. A well-designed shed transforms dead space into something genuinely useful, whether you're tucking tools behind the kitchen extension or creating that dream workshop at the bottom of your garden.
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SE26 gardens present unique challenges – sloping plots near Crystal Palace Park, awkward corners in converted house shares, and that eternal battle between parking space and greenery. The right shed placement can solve multiple problems at once. Perhaps you need weatherproof bike storage that doesn't eat into your already-tight parking situation, or maybe it's time to reclaim the dining room from those boxes of Christmas decorations.
Ground preparation matters more than most people realise, especially with Sydenham's clay-heavy soil and those notorious drainage issues near Bell Green. A proper base prevents that frustrating lean that develops after the first wet winter. Modern pressure-treated timber, meanwhile, handles our damp microclimate far better than the old creosoted affairs your neighbours might still be nursing along. Smart ventilation design stops that musty smell that plagues poorly-built outbuildings.
Twenty years of building in SE26 means knowing which corner of Forest Hill gets the worst wind, where Penge's boundary trees drop most leaves, and why certain streets need extra-robust locks. Local knowledge shows in the details – like positioning doors to avoid next door's security light.
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Basic 6x4ft models start around £800 installed, while a proper 10x8ft workshop with electrics typically runs £2,500-3,500. Those tricky access situations common to Victorian terraces might add £200-400 for manual handling.
Absolutely – from Kirkdale's conservation area right through to Jews Walk, including all of SE26. Regular installations happen everywhere from Mayow Road's larger plots to those compact Venner Road gardens.
Standard builds take 1-2 days once materials arrive – usually within a fortnight of ordering. Bespoke designs need 3-4 weeks from initial sketches to completion.
All structural timber carries a decade-long guarantee against rot and insect damage. The pressure treatment goes right through the wood, not just surface-deep, giving genuine long-term protection even in damp corners.
Sloping gardens are standard around here – we use adjustable steel bases or timber subframes to create level floors. Sometimes that slope becomes an advantage, creating useful storage space underneath.
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