Shed Bases in Pollards Hill that stay level, solid and dry all year round. We install concrete, paving slab, plastic grid and timber bases with proper preparation and drainage. A clean finish, ready for your shed to go straight on.
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If your shed is rocking, sinking or taking on water, the base is usually the culprit. Fine Landscaping installs shed bases across SW16, including near Pollards Hill Library and the open spaces of Pollards Hill Recreation Ground. We build bases to suit your shed size, access and garden layout. The result is a firm platform that protects your shed and makes doors align properly.
Pollards Hill is a quiet residential area with excellent amenities and green spaces, and gardens here vary widely in shape and levels. We regularly work on 1930s semis, post-war housing and maisonettes where side access can be tight and ground can be uneven. Whether you’re in Norbury, Mitcham or Streatham Vale, we design the base around your plot and how you’ll use the shed. That means fewer future repairs and a smarter finish from day one.
We start with a site visit to measure, check levels and discuss the best base type for your shed and budget. Then we handle excavation, sub-base preparation, compaction and drainage details so the base doesn’t move over time. You’ll get tidy edges, accurate levels and a surface that’s ready for immediate installation. Local homeowners choose us because we turn up when we say we will and leave the garden clean and usable.
Gardens around South Lodge Avenue and nearby streets often have mixed ground and small level changes that need careful setting-out. We plan spoil removal, parking and access before we start, which helps keep the job moving on residential roads. For properties with narrow side passages, we can use materials and methods suited to limited access. If you’re comparing shed bases in the London Borough of Merton, we’ll recommend the most practical option for your site conditions.
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Costs depend on size, base type and access. As a guide, small paving slab bases often start around £250–£500, while larger, reinforced concrete bases commonly fall between £700–£1,500+. Timber or plastic grid systems can sit in the £350–£1,000 range depending on ground prep. Steep gardens, restricted access, and waste removal can increase labour and disposal costs.
Most shed bases are completed in 1 day, especially slab, grid or timber options where access is straightforward. Concrete bases typically take 1 day to install, then need curing time before heavy loading or fixing the shed—often 48–72 hours, longer in cold weather. Larger bases, significant excavation, or tricky levels can extend the work to 2 days. We’ll confirm timings after measuring up.
In many cases, a shed base in a rear garden is permitted development, so planning permission isn’t required. However, rules can change if the shed is large, positioned close to boundaries, or if your property has restrictions (such as a listed building or certain covenants). Drainage and surface water management can also matter. We’ll flag any potential issues and advise what to check with the London Borough of Merton before work starts.
Yes. Our shed base installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship-related issues such as settlement caused by inadequate preparation, poor levels, or edge failure. It’s designed to give you confidence that the base will stay stable and functional. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from misuse, moving the shed, or extreme events like flooding beyond reasonable site conditions. We’ll explain care and loading guidance on completion.
We install concrete bases for maximum strength, paving slab bases for a clean modular finish, plastic grid bases for fast drainage and lighter structures, and timber bases where a raised, ventilated platform suits the site. We’ll help you choose based on shed size, intended use (storage vs workshop), ground conditions and access. Options include edging details, fall for runoff, and drainage layers to keep the area dry year-round.
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