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Why Trust 1st Choice Leisure Buildings?
Choosing a garden building is an investment, so it's important to buy from a company you can rely on. At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, we've been helping customers find the right garden sheds, summerhouses, log cabins, garden offices and workshops
since 1979 when
Robin Antill opened the doors. As a
family-run business, we believe in offering honest advice rather than a hard sell. We take the time to understand what you need and help you choose a building that suits your garden, your budget and the way you plan to use it.
Our approach is reflected in our
4.9 Trustpilot rating, where customers regularly mention our friendly, helpful service. We only work with manufacturers we trust, selecting buildings that offer good quality, durability and value for money. Most are made from
FSC®-certified timber and built to cope with the British weather. If you'd rather see a building before you buy, you're welcome to visit one of the
UK's largest garden building display sites. 1st Choice – Known For Quality – Loved For Design - Since 1979
Being able to compare different models and talk things through with our experienced team helps many customers make the right decision. With more than 47 years' experience and over 50,000 buildings supplied across the UK, we've built our reputation on quality products, straightforward advice and customer service you can depend on. We are always available to meet your needs or requirements so
contact us NOW if you would like help or advice.
We live quite far away; is it really worth visiting our show rooms?
Absolutely!
We strongly urge anyone looking for a new building – whether it's a new garden shed, summerhouse, workshop, garage, or a full garden room – to
visit and inspect the quality in person before committing to any purchase. Seeing the craftsmanship, materials and finishes for yourself is the best way to make a confident and informed decision.
Whilst we cannot display everything we offer, we have carefully selected around 80 different buildings that allow us to demonstrate almost every feature, design option, and construction detail in one form or another. This allows you to compare styles, sizes and specifications, ask any questions you may have, and find the building that best suits your needs.
So, yes, it is absolutely worth visiting.
Click here to see what buildings on display. If you are unsure then
why not walk through our site virtually using our walk through tour below (or
click here to open in a new full screen window). Why Choose A 1st Choice Leisure Buildings Shed?
At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, we supply high-quality garden sheds in the UK, constructed for durability, style, and long-term value. Unlike mass-produced sheds, our Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum ranges are produced in partnership with specialist UK manufacturers, offering possibilities to match every budget.
All of our wooden and concrete garden sheds include free professional installation, saving you time and additional costs. You can also visit our Guildford and Woking showroom to explore our buildings in person and customise your shed, from size and layout to windows and paint finishes.
Premium Timber Garden Sheds Our bespoke sheds are built using high-grade timber, not OSB or lower-quality materials. This delivers a stronger structure, better appearance, and longer lifespan.
Insulated Sheds Upgrade your shed with optional insulation, ideal for creating a garden office, gym, or outdoor living space that can be used year-round.
Toughened Glass Windows Our Diamond, Sapphire and Platinum ranges feature toughened glass windows, providing natural light while improving safety and durability. Custom Colours & Finishes Choose from a wide range of painted shed finishes, designed to resist fading and protect your building in all weather conditions. Fast Delivery Across the UK We offer clear lead times, with most sheds delivered within 2–8 weeks, depending on your location.
As a family-run UK business, we pride ourselves on honest pricing, expert advice, and sheds built to last—without misleading warranties. Contact us today or visit our Surrey showroom to design your perfect garden shed.
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5 Reasons Why You Need an Insulated Garden Shed
Picture this for a moment: a warm, sunny day, maybe the first warm day of the year. You’re gearing up for a relaxing afternoon of gardening, getting your garden summer-ready. You head to your garden shed, eager to retrieve some tools and get to work. But as you swing open the door, a wave of stifling heat hits you, and you’re met with a disappointing sight. Everything in the garden shed - your tools, outdoor cushions, and maybe even your Christmas decoration looks far from maintained. But that’s what happens when extreme temperatures hit. They take a toll and can sometimes damage belongings beyond repair, adding to your already long list of outdoor maintenance tasks. An
insulated shed can relieve this stress and ensure your belongings are always in good condition.
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Garden Shed Insulation How Proper Insulation Can Help Alleviate Condensation
The satisfaction of gardening stems from a clear vision and effective management. Refining pathways, cultivating flower beds, and growing vegetables are rewarding practices to plan and accomplish. While gardening is a fulfilling hobby, it also brings unique challenges. How will you keep soil healthy during a warm summer or protect against pests? These challenges are opportunities to demonstrate your skills and commitment. Additionally, how will you maintain your garden buildings? Maintaining garden utilities is becoming more important. Although sheds, summerhouses, workshops, and other outbuildings are built from durable materials and treated for weather resistance, ongoing exposure to the elements can still impact them.
Condensation can be an issue.
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How Many Sheds Can I Have in My Garden?
There is no legal limit on the number of sheds you may place on your property. The key requirement is that each shed complies with UK planning regulations. What really matters is whether each shed meets the permitted development rights, which set out rules for the size, height, location, and overall footprint of outbuildings in your garden. These regulations are designed to ensure that garden buildings remain proportionate to your property and do not have an unreasonable impact on neighbouring homes or the surrounding area. Understanding these rules will help you determine whether you can have
two sheds on your property — or even more — without needing planning permission.
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How to Choose, Build & Maintain Your Shed
When purchasing a garden building, you have many companies to choose from, each offering a wide range of prices and quality. It is important to ensure your outbuilding is built to last. Many companies do not offer the option to view their structures before purchase, so you may not know the quality until delivery. We provide large showrooms where you can inspect our Diamond, Sapphire and Platinum heavy-duty sheds and workshops in person. You can
make an informed decision by examining our products before purchasing. If a company does not allow you to view their products in advance, proceed with caution.
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How to Convert a Shed to a Small Garden Room or Office
Create a Functional Office in Your Shed with These Tips - Traditional office spaces are often busy, cold, confined, or compartmentalised, which can lead to discomfort and restlessness. Many remote workers are addressing this by redesigning their work environments. Incorporating plants or pets can make your workspace more inviting and productive. Bringing elements of nature indoors offers significant benefits, and a garden office shed is an effective way to achieve this. Traditional office environments are often busy, cold, confined, or compartmentalised, which can cause discomfort. Many people working from home are improving their spaces to address these issues.
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How to Dismantle a Shed Quickly and Safely | Expert Tips
Dismantling a shed is a lot more difficult than it sounds. It may be easier than putting it together, but unless you’re demolishing it and getting rid of all its parts, you will want to know what you’re doing when taking it apart. If you plan the ordeal properly and are patient, you can safely and efficiently disassemble even a large structure without the help of an expensive professional service. Whether you’re looking to replace it with a new model, free up space or relocate the shed entirely, knowing the right steps and precautions will make the process easier. Have you been wondering
how to dismantle a shed? Here’s how to tackle the task without too much trouble.
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How to Find Cheap Garden Sheds Without Compromising on Quality
It can feel tough to find a garden shed that’s both affordable and good quality, but it is possible with the right approach. Garden sheds are great for storing tools, keeping gardening supplies organised, or even serving as extra workspaces. Of course, while saving money matters, nobody wants a shed that falls apart quickly or needs lots of repairs. So how can you balance quality and price? Is it really possible to get both? In this guide, we’ll look at
practical tips for finding sheds that are affordable but still well-made. We’ll talk about what to check for in materials, construction, size, and key features so you can choose the right shed for your needs.
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How to Wire a Garden Shed: Beginner-Friendly Electrical Guide
How to Add Electricity to a Garden Shed Safely.
Wiring a shed for electricity, once considered extravagant, is now common due to changing perceptions of garden sheds. Sheds are no longer just for tool storage. They now serve as home offices, hobby studios, and business workshops. While the traditional ‘quiet retreat’ remains popular, sheds have become increasingly versatile.
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Is Painting Worth the Investment to Maintaining Your Shed: ?
Many homeowners struggle to manage and maintain their outdoor space so it stays clean and tidy. One of many ways to transform your garden beautifully this year is with a colourfully painted shed. Sheds were extremely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries but have faded out of fashion for some time. However, it’s an addition to the garden that has resurfaced as a popular option for those needing a stylish, functional, and sheltered space for all their essentials, from non-waterproof soft furnishings to garden pruning essentials. When choosing a shed, it’s essential to pick the right colour. Like anything in and around the home, painted sheds reflect your personality. That said, here is everything you need to know about
transforming your garden into a colourful one.
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Planning Permission: A Guide for Garden Shed Owners
Many individuals dream of having a shed in their garden. Finally, you have enough space for your gardening materials, mowers, and equipment. Unfortunately, in the
title="Do I need planning permission in the UK for my shed?">UK, planning permission is a perennial cause of concern. Many people worry about being able to design a garden structure without constraints. The response is, "It depends." Many garden sheds no longer require planning clearance due to legal advancements. This guide aims to provide additional information about the garden building planning authority. By the end, you should understand whether you need planning clearance for your new construction.
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Shed Upkeep Essentials: Maintaining Your Investment in Prime Condition
You likely recall the satisfaction of your shed’s arrival, standing proudly in your garden and enhancing your outdoor space. Over time, your shed may begin to show signs of neglect. This is common, as busy schedules and changing seasons can make shed maintenance less of a priority. However,
maintaining your shed in good condition is manageable with consistent annual attention. Shed maintenance is simple so let us help.
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The Pros and Cons of a Wooden Garden Shed
Wooden garden sheds appeal to homeowners seeking additional outdoor storage, a comfortable backyard retreat, or rustic charm for their gardens. Unlike plastic or metal counterparts, wooden sheds combine practical storage, flexible use, and natural beauty that enhances any garden setting. As with any outdoor addition, owning a garden shed comes with ups and downs. These pros and cons shape its appearance, durability, and care needs. In this guide, we will examine both sides. We’ll explore the pros and cons of building and
having a wooden shed in your garden, whether you’re contemplating building a new shed or replacing an old one. Understanding the benefits and potential drawbacks of wooden garden sheds will help you make an informed decision that suits your needs and lifestyle.
FAQs For Garden Sheds
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Can this building be modified or made in different sizes?
It is no problem to alter our buildings to suit your needs. Just let us know what your precise needs are, and we will endeavour to help. Also, may be made in different sizes to suit your garden.
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Can you put a shed on paving slabs?
Garden sheds are a must-have feature for every typical British garden. These sanctuaries allow you to appreciate the seasons’ glory while also giving shelter from the sun, wind, and rain. However, if you want your shed to last, you must learn how to build its foundation. Otherwise, it may decay from the ground up, topple over, or succumb to the wind. Your options are paving slabs, a concrete base, timber beams or a timber subframe. Fortunately, you will not have to learn how to build a garden shed on your own. This
guide is here to help. It discusses the various types of bases for garden buildings, how to construct them, who to hire for base construction, and how to repair and maintain your installation. Everything you need is in one location.
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How long should a garden shed last?
The lifespan of a garden shed can vary depending on several factors, such as the materials used, quality of construction, climate, and maintenance. However, according to various sources, the average lifespan of a garden shed is between 20 and 30 years.
The quality of the materials used can make a large difference. And also be wary about buying a shed which use certain man made boards such as OSB (oriental strand board). These boards have been known to disintegrate when they get wet. Not very good for an outside building.
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How much space should I leave between a shed and a fence?
In the UK, you can place a shed right up to the property line (right next to the fence), but you must not allow any part of the shed to overhang into the neighbour's garden. However, the shed must not be more than 2.5m tall. It is recommended, however, to leave about 0.5m to allow for maintenance and repairs.
Having said that, it is still important to check local council regulations as well as to check the deeds to our home, as there may be restrictions in them. It is always a good policy to have a chat with your neighbour before putting up a shed.
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Is it cheaper to build your own garden shed
If you are thinking of building your own garden shed, it is possible, and you can save money in some instances. You would need to shop around for the best prices on materials, but bear in mind not to buy cheaply. That is never a good policy. Remember that the final cost will depend on factors such as the size of the shed, the materials used, You need to think of the tools required as well as the time. Can you justify the time spent? However, you can make the shed exactly as you want, but many shed companies, such as 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, will do that for you. They will also assemble the shed for you. Ultimately, you need to justify the time and cost for your circumstances.
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Is it possible to build your own shed?
It is reasonably easy to assemble the smaller sheds if someone can help you move the panels around whilst you screw them together. However, it is very important that you take your time and do the job correctly. This is vitally important with the fixing of the roof and the felting of it. If you get it wrong water may get onto your building and damage your possessions. Not a good idea.
However, as standard, 1st Choice includes free installation of the building which is a far better idea. This saves you a lot of hard work and ensures it is built correctly which will help its long life.
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What is the average cost of a garden shed?
The cost of a medium-sized shed of 6 x 8 feet can range from £550 to £1400 for supply costs alone, while a large metal shed of 8 x 10 feet can cost between £650 to £700 for supply costs. Labour costs can range from £150 to £450, depending on the size of the shed.
However, it is worth noting that prices may vary depending on the location of the supplier or installer, and the quality of the materials used. Like everything, price should not be the only criteria. It can be like comparing a basic family car with a Ferrari. Always try and view before deciding.
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Why is viewing a shed in person essential before purchasing?
With the internet, it's often difficult to see what your new building will be like. This is why it's essential to view examples before delivery. This way, you can see how well it's been made, whether there is sufficient head height, whether the doors and windows are solidly made and how good the timber is Whilst some internet-only companies may claim it's best to buy online, it is only sometimes possible to be sure what you are getting. If they are not prepared to let you see their buildings beforehand, then be wary. At our company, we prioritise transparency and customer satisfaction by allowing clients to visit our showrooms and inspect our buildings in advance. The cheapest price is only sometimes the best value. 1st Choice Showrooms are near Woking, Ripley & Guildford in Surrey and showcase their very high-quality buildings.
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