Shed assembly in Exeter
Professional shed assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£210-£410
Typical Duration
Half day-day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional shed assembly - panels fitted squarely, roof felted without leaks, doors that open and close properly. Garden sheds assembled on your prepared base, weathertight and ready for use.
Essential Garden Storage
Garden sheds store everything - mowers, bikes, tools, furniture, all the stuff that won't fit anywhere else. But shed panels are heavy, felting is fiddly, and getting everything square takes skill.
🏠 Weathertight matters. A properly assembled shed stays dry and works properly for 15-20 years. Get it right first time.
Why Professional Assembly?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Built perfectly square | Doors stick |
| Felt overlaps correct | Roof leaks |
| Panels secured | Storm damage |
| Level on base | Structure twists |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Base | Checked level |
| Floor | Laid and secured |
| Walls | Erected square |
| Roof | Panels fitted |
| Felt | Applied correctly |
| Doors | Hung and adjusted |
📦 Shed Types
- Apex sheds (pointed roof)
- Pent sheds (single slope)
- Potting sheds
- Workshop sheds
- Overlap and shiplap
Pricing Guide
| Shed Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small (6x4) | Half day | £210 |
| Medium (8x6) | Most of day | £310 |
| Large/workshop | Full day | £410 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Standard garden sheds - All sizes
✅ Workshops - Double doors, heavy-duty
✅ Old shed removal - Dismantling included
✅ Premium sheds - Shiplap, log-effect
Why Choose Us for Shed assembly in Exeter?
Built square - doors and windows work properly
Roof felted correctly - no leaks
All panels properly secured
Ready to use from day one
What to Expect
Step 1: Base Check
Base inspected for level, all panels checked present, weather suitable for felting.
Step 2: Build
Floor laid, walls erected square, roof secured, felt applied correctly, doors/windows fitted.
Step 3: Complete
Doors adjusted, lock tested, treatment advice given, packaging cleared.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill
- Spirit level (long)
- Step ladder
- Rubber mallet
- Felt adhesive and nails
📐 Key steps
- Check base is PERFECTLY level
- First wall panel sets the square
- Don't tighten until frame is verified
- Felt from bottom edge upward
- Overlaps go DOWN the slope
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Building on unlevel base
- Tightening before checking square
- Felt overlaps wrong direction
- Skipping treatment
💡 Pro trick: Check diagonals constantly. Measure corner to corner both ways - when they're equal, the frame is square. Even 1cm difference means doors won't close.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏗️ Base first, always - I can't build a shed on grass. If you don't have a base, that needs doing before I arrive. This can be DIY paving slabs or professional groundwork.
Treatment:
- Factory dip isn't enough
- Spirit-based preserver needed
- Treat annually after that
- Cut ends especially important
Weather:
- Need dry, calm day
- Can't felt in rain
- Will postpone if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a base?
Absolutely. Sheds need a solid, level base - paving slabs, concrete, or pressure-treated bearers. Without it, doors won't close and floors rot.
How long does assembly take?
A typical 6x4 or 8x6 takes half a day. Larger sheds or workshops take most of a day. Very large or complex can be two days.
Is factory dip treatment enough?
No - it's basic protection only. Devon weather needs proper spirit-based wood preserver applied to all surfaces.
Can you remove my old shed first?
Yes - dismantling old sheds is common. I can remove the old one and build the new one in one visit.
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