A properly built shed base transforms that corner of your Orpington garden into genuinely useful space. Whether you're working with the generous plots near Chelsfield Village or maximising a compact BR5 terrace, the right foundation makes all the difference.
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Those sloping gardens typical around St Mary Cray need more than just a spirit level and good intentions. Shed bases in this part of Kent face clay soil that shifts with the seasons, plus the occasional flooding that hits lower areas near the Cray. Getting the drainage and levels spot-on means your new workshop or storage won't develop that dreaded lean come winter.
Concrete remains king for most Orpington installations, particularly where heavy machinery or workshop equipment needs supporting. Modern eco-base systems work brilliantly on the sandier soils you'll find towards Petts Wood Common, allowing natural drainage whilst providing rock-solid support. Each BR6 property throws up different challenges - mature tree roots, old air raid shelter foundations, even the occasional well that needs careful navigation.
Twenty-three years laying bases across Orpington teaches you which corners to never cut. Local knowledge matters when you're dealing with everything from Victorian villa gardens to 1960s estate layouts.
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Standard 8x6 bases start around £400-500, though those tricky sloped gardens near Crofton might push costs to £700. Larger 12x10 workshop bases typically run £800-1200 depending on access and ground conditions.
Absolutely - from the BR5 addresses around Orpington High Street right through to BR6 properties near Chelsfield station. Regular projects in Petts Wood, St Mary Cray and surrounding neighbourhoods too.
Most straightforward bases take a single day once started. Allow 48-72 hours curing time for concrete before positioning your shed. Complicated slopes or poor access might stretch things to two days.
Every base carries our decade-long structural guarantee. That covers any settlement, cracking or movement issues - though honestly, properly installed bases rarely give trouble within that timeframe.
Definitely - corner summerhouses need particularly accurate bases with precise angles. The L-shaped or hexagonal designs popular in Orpington's larger gardens require careful planning but create stunning focal points when done properly.
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