Garden storage box assembly in Exeter
Professional garden storage box assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
45-90 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional garden storage box assembly - watertight seal, lid mechanism working smoothly, positioned where you need it. Keep cushions dry and garden equipment organised.
Keep Things Dry
Garden storage boxes solve a common problem - where do cushions go when it rains, where do garden toys live, where does the BBQ kit hide. But they need assembling properly or they're just big boxes that let water in.
💧 Waterproof when done right. Panel joins fully seated, lid alignment complete, gas struts holding correctly. Your stuff stays bone dry through Devon's worst.
The Waterproof Question
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Panel joins sealed | Gaps let water in |
| Lid aligns perfectly | Light shows through |
| Gas struts hold lid | Slams shut on hands |
| Positioned for drainage | Sits in puddles |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Parts and panel inspection |
| Base | Floor panels seated properly |
| Sides | Panels fitted and sealed |
| Lid | Mechanism and struts installed |
| Position | Placed in final location |
| Test | Watertightness checked |
📦 Box Types
- Deck boxes (most common)
- Cushion storage (long and shallow)
- Bench storage (seating and storage)
- Garden chests (larger capacity)
Pricing Guide
| Box Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small deck box | 45 mins | £60 |
| Large deck box | 1 hr | £60 |
| Bench storage | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Keter boxes - Popular and genuinely waterproof
✅ Suncast - Good quality storage
✅ Bench seating - Storage and sitting combined
✅ Cushion boxes - Keep garden cushions dry
Why Choose Us for Garden storage box assembly in Exeter?
Box assembled watertight - your cushions and equipment stay dry
Lid mechanism working smoothly with gas struts fitted properly
Positioned wherever you need it on patio or decking
Heavy enough when full to stay put in Devon winds
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Plan
All parts checked present, panels inspected for shipping damage, positioning options discussed, ground surface assessed.
Step 2: Build & Seal
Base and floor panels first, side panels fitted and fully seated, lid mechanism installed, gas struts fitted and tensioned.
Step 3: Position & Test
Watertightness checked, lid operation tested, positioned in final location, usage tips given, packaging removed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Rubber mallet
- Spirit level
- Clean cloth
📐 Key steps
- Build on flat, clean surface
- Ensure every panel clicks fully home
- Check for gaps before adding lid
- Fit gas struts before testing
- Position before filling
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Panels not fully clicked in (causes leaks)
- Gas struts fitted wrong way
- Positioned where water pools
- Overfilling (strains lid mechanism)
💡 Pro trick: Close the lid and look for light showing through any gaps. Any visible light means water can get in. Go back and reseat panels until there are no gaps visible.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🧪 Test before filling - once assembled, close the lid and check for gaps. Some people spray water on the closed lid to test seals. Better to find a problem before cushions are inside.
What to store:
- Cushions and throws
- Garden toys and sports kit
- BBQ accessories
- Garden tools
- Pool equipment
What NOT to store:
- Food (attracts pests)
- Electronics (humidity builds up)
- Chemicals in direct sun (gets hot inside)
Positioning:
- Avoid low spots where water pools
- Some shade extends box life
- Easy access when carrying items
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the box really be waterproof?
Quality boxes from Keter, Suncast, and similar are genuinely waterproof when assembled correctly. The key is getting panels seated and lid aligned properly.
Can a storage box double as seating?
Many are designed to - check weight capacity. Boxes designed as bench seating hold 300-400kg. I'll make sure the structure is solid enough.
Where should I put it?
Near where you'll use what's inside. Cushion storage near seating, tools near the garden. Avoid low spots where water pools.
The lid doesn't stay up - can you fix it?
Usually. Most lid problems are failed gas struts or misaligned hinges. Gas struts are cheap to replace and make a huge difference.
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