Shed Bases in Upper Norwood, built for stability and a perfectly level finish. Choose concrete, paving slabs, plastic grids or timber, with proper drainage and preparation. Installed by Fine Landscaping in around 15 minutes from SE19.
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A shed is only as good as what it sits on, especially on Upper Norwood’s sloping plots and mature gardens. We design and install bases that keep doors square, floors dry and panels protected from ground moisture. Whether you’re near Crystal Palace Park or closer to Westow Park, we build to suit access, levels and your shed size. Expect tidy preparation, accurate setting-out and a base that looks smart in your garden.
Upper Norwood’s historic hilltop setting brings a mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with stepped terraces and narrow side returns. That means careful planning for barrow access, spoil removal and keeping pathways protected. We regularly work across SE19 and the wider shed bases upper norwood area, adapting our build-up to clay pockets, made ground and tree-root zones. The result is a base that stays true through wet winters and summer dry spells.
We start with a site visit to measure, check levels and recommend the right base type for your shed and budget. Ground is excavated to the correct depth, sub-base is compacted in layers, and we finish with precise levels and drainage falls where needed. You’ll get clear options, written scope, and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, clean working practices and long-lasting results.
Upper Norwood gardens often sit on changing levels, with heavier soils that hold water after rain. We allow for falls, edge restraint and drainage so the base doesn’t pond or shift. Access can be tight around period homes, so we plan deliveries, protect surfaces and keep disruption down. For customers needing shed bases in London Borough of Croydon, we also factor in local disposal rules and parking constraints near busier roads.
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Costs depend on size, base type and access. As a guide, a small paving-slab base can start around £350–£700, while a concrete base for a medium shed is often £700–£1,500+. Larger workshops, sloping gardens, extra excavation, spoil removal, or drainage can push pricing to £1,800–£3,000+. We’ll measure up in SE19 and provide options to suit your budget.
Most shed bases take 1 day to install, including excavation, sub-base and finishing. Larger concrete bases or sites with significant level changes may take 2 days. Concrete also needs curing time before the shed is placed, typically 48–72 hours depending on weather. Timescales can change with restricted access, heavy rain, or if we’re adding drainage and edging for a cleaner finish.
In many cases, a shed base is permitted development and doesn’t require planning permission, provided the shed and its location meet standard limits. However, rules can change for listed buildings, flats/maisonettes, or if you’re in a sensitive area, and there may be considerations near boundaries and tree roots. We’ll flag likely issues during the survey and can help you check Croydon guidance before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our shed base installations. This covers issues caused by installation faults, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or incorrect levels. It doesn’t cover damage from external factors like flooding, tree-root movement, or changes made by others after completion. We also use proven materials and correct build-ups to reduce the risk of movement, cracking or drainage problems over time.
We install concrete bases for maximum rigidity, paving slab bases for a neat modular finish, plastic grid bases for permeable, low-dig solutions, and timber bases where a raised structure suits the site. We’ll advise on thickness, edging and drainage based on your shed type, soil and slope. For gardens with limited access, we can recommend lighter, hand-carried materials without compromising stability.
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