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Garden sheds are an essential element of any functional garden space. They can offer storage for heavy garden tools, as well as for other equipment. A sizeable shed might even provide enough space for plant potting or a general workshop. Alternatively, a big shed could be used as an indoor seating area. Garden sheds come in a large range of sizes and can be specified to your precise requirements, providing you complete control over the number and position of windows, type, size and location of door, and design of roof. Garden sheds normally are available in one of three materials. Wooden sheds are the typical style and can be integrated well into any garden creating a natural look, particularly if the wood used for the shed is matched to adjoining fences. Wooden sheds remain very popular, although they will need maintenance by retreating or staining the wood to maintain the lifespan of the shed. Garden sheds are also made of metal, which is very strong and therefore ideal for storage of tools and other equipment. Metal sheds also require hardly any maintenance. The final material for garden sheds is plastic, which in modern examples is much more resilient than might be expected. When contemplating a garden shed, it's crucial to ensure that you select one that will fit in your garden space. Garden sheds will need to be located on a flat area, and will need a base to be built as a foundation. This base could be made from either concrete, paving, gravel or a floating timber base, but will need to be the right size for your shed and capable of supporting the weight of your shed when loaded.

Average Garden shed cost in Fochabers

The typical cost of Garden shed is £600. Costs vary based on the materials and the organisation selected. The upper price range can be as high as £690. The material costs are typically around £150

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Garden shed installation cost in Fochabers 2025

Labour cost £420
Material cost £150
Waste removal £30
Time frame: 1-2 days

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Fochabers

Fochabers is a town in the Parish of Bellie, in Moray, Scotland, 10 miles (16 km) eastern of the cathedral city of Elgin and also situated on the eastern financial institution of the River Spey. 1,728 individuals live in the town, which appreciates a rich musical and cultural history. The village is additionally home to Baxters, the family-run producer of foods. The town owes its existence to Alexander Gordon, fourth Duke of Gordon (1743-1827). During the late-eighteenth century, throughout the Scottish Enlightenment, it was trendy for landowners to located brand-new communities as well as towns; these can be identified around Scotland, because unlike their predecessors they all have directly, wide streets in mainly rectangle-shaped layouts, a central square, and the houses developed with their primary altitudes parallel to the street. The lessees took advantage of more large homes, and also the Battle each other, it needs to be stated, gained from not having the hoi polloi living in hovels right on the front door of Gordon Castle. Fochabers was founded in 1776, and is one of the best instances of a prepared town. It is a sanctuary, with the majority of the buildings in the High Street noted as being of historic or building passion, as is Bellie Kirk, the Roman Catholic church St. Mary's Fochabers, which houses works by significant craftsmen, and also the Episcopalian church, Gordon Chapel, which boasts the biggest collection of Pre-Raphaelite tarnished glass in Scotland. Electrical energy was offered the village in 1906 by Charles Gordon-Lennox, 7th Duke of Richmond provided from a little hydro-electric producing terminal constructed in 1905 in the Quarters district on the banks of the fast-flowing Spey. For a time in the mid-twentieth century, Fochabers was the home of three duchesses - Hilda, Duchess of Richmond as well as Gordon; Ivy, Duchess of Rose City and also Helen, Duchess of Northumberland. Between 1893 and 1966 the town had a train terminal, Fochabers Town, although after 1931 this was open only to products. For nearly three years, individuals of Fochabers campaigned for a bypass, as the village is situated on the A96, the only direct route from Aberdeen to Inverness, and also as a result experiences significant traffic problems. Construction service a bypass for Fochabers and the adjoining village of Mosstodloch started on 2 February 2010 and also was completed in January 2012, at a price of £31,500,000. The job was substantially postponed as a result of contrast relating to the suggested course, as well as discovery of a Neolithic settlement on the site of the bypass.

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18 Jan

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17 Jun

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Elgin - IV30

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Buckie - AB56

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Keith - AB55

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An 8 x 10 greenhouse Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Roughly the size of your garden: 31+ m2 Garden Type: Back garden, Front garden Do you have a design: Y...

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16 Oct

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FAQs

Can I insulate my shed?

Yes, it is possible to insulate a shed. You might want to do this if you’re planning on working in it during the winter. A professional will be able to help you find an insulated shed or advise you on how to insulate a shed that you already have. Always seek professional advise first before attempting to do this yourself!

Where should I put my garden shed?

Try to put your shed in open space, away from trees, bushes and other buildings. This will help to protect it from falling branches and sap. It will also mean that you can access all sides of the shed for repair and maintenance purposes. Make sure you take a look at garden shed planning rules before you pick a final spot for your shed.

How to felt a shed roof?
Whether you want to felt a new shed roof or you’re re-felting your existing shed roof, it’s simple when you know how. Read our quick guide to see how easy it is.
  1. Remove any existing fascia boards Remove the fascia boards and the old felt if you’re re-felting.
  2. Measure the shed roof Measure the roof, taking into account that you should leave around 50mm for overlaps at the eaves and 75mm at the gable ends. You’ll probably need 3 pieces of felt, but some smaller sheds only need 2.
  3. Apply felt to the roof Once you’ve cut the felt to size, apply the each piece to the roof, pulling it tight. Then nail along the length of the roof at 100mm intervals. For nails at the bottom edge, they can be wider – around 300mm. If you’re adding a piece of felt in the middle of the shed along the apex, fix it using adhesive, then nail it at the lower edge at 50mm intervals.
  4. Tidy up the overhangs Fold down the felt at each overhang and nail it securely. Cut a slit in the overhang at the apex using a pen knife, then fold that down and nail at 100mm intervals along the gable. If you like, you can add fascia boards to keep the shed looking neat. Use wood nails to secure them and then trim away any excess felt.
That’s it. It sounds scary, but it won’t take you long to felt your shed roof as long as you follow instructions carefully.
How to insulate a shed?
If you spend time in your shed, whether you use it as a summer house or an office, you’ll probably want a bit of insulation in there for when it starts to get chilly. There are different ways to insulate a shed, and some aren’t expensive at all. You just need to decide what the best way for you is. Bubble wrap If you don’t spend too much time in your shed, bubble wrap is an easy and cheap way to insulate your shed. Simply attach bubble wrap strips to the framing of the shed to create an air gap, then screw or nail a sheet of MDF over the top. Fibreglass wool Fibreglass wool is a good option if you want to insulate your shed further. Make sure you use safety equipment to protect your eyes, nose, mouth and hands when you’re handling it. Tack a breathable membrane to the inner walls of the shed, then place the fibreglass wool on top. Add a sheet of MDF or wood board, ensuring all the fibreglass is covered. Insulating shed windows and doors You'll often feel draughts through shed windows and doors, and these are easy to block up. You can use foam filler or liquid wool along the edges of the windows and gaps in the door frame. Let it dry out after you’ve applied it then cut off any excess. Insulate the floor If you’re building a new shed, you could fit some underfloor insulation to the grid of the shed base – it could help reduce up to 40% of heat lost through the shed floor. But if your shed’s already built, you can line the floor with a breathable membrane then lay a rug or piece of carpet down. The membrane underneath stops any damp or rot forming, so it’s best not to lay a rug straight down on the shed floor.
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