Base Guidelines

A firm, level, and completely flat base is absolutely essential for the successful assembly of your garden building. This base should be a single, continuous pad rather than rows, blocks, or a bare frame.

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Summerhouse / Shed with UPVC windows & doors

Without the correct base:

The structure may be difficult or impossible to assemble properly.
An unsuitable base can lead to issues such as doors dropping out of alignment, water leakage, or other forms of structural deterioration.

Additionally, assembling your building on an unsuitable base is likely to invalidate any guarantees that come with the product.

If our team is unable to complete the installation due to base issues, full payment is still required on the installation day. A reinstallation fee of £1000 - £1500 may also apply to cover the costs of returning to install the building once the base has been corrected. This fee accounts for the additional wages and fuel needed to schedule and complete the reinstallation.

SUITABLE BASE EXAMPLES

Screeded Smooth
Concrete

Smooth Flat
Slabbed Base

Decked Flat
Timber Base

MOT / HardcoreBase

Uneven Base

Tampered Jagged Base

Uneven Concrete

Plastic Grid Base

Stone / Gravel Base

Adequate Clearance Around Your Building

After installation, it’s important to have sufficient space around the building to allow for the proper treatment and maintenance of the panels. We recommend leaving at least 18 inches of clearance between your building and any walls, fences, or other obstacles.

Taking the time to prepare a proper base and leaving adequate clearance ensures the longevity of your garden building and helps prevent unnecessary costs or complications.