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A 12 x 4 timber shed can add valuable storage while keeping your garden tidy, organised and easier to enjoy throughout the year. Buying from a family business means you can expect knowledgeable guidance, practical support and a personal approach from start to finish. This gives you useful reassurance when deciding which building best matches your available garden space.
At our show site, you can explore buildings in person and look closely at timber, doors, windows and general build quality before ordering. With free assembly available on qualifying timber sheds, you can avoid the time and effort involved in self-assembly.
Size: 12ft × 4ft garden sheds · Construction: Redwood deal timber with substantial timber framing · Roof styles: Apex, reverse apex and pent designs · Glazing: Toughened glass as standard on Diamond buildings · Floor & roof: Timber construction · Doors: Single and double door options available.
Best for: Garden storage, tools, bikes, lawnmowers, outdoor equipment and hobby space · Installation: Free assembly on wooden sheds, subject to delivery restrictions · Insulation: Optional insulation available · Finish: Colour paint options available · Bases: Base building service available · Customisation: Bespoke sizes, doors, windows and other options available · See before you buy: Garden sheds on display at our Surrey show site near Guildford, Woking and Ripley.
Need advice? Our experienced team can help with 12×4 shed specifications, door and window positions, insulation, base requirements, installation and bespoke options before you order.
If you are looking for a 12×4 shed, this is a particularly useful size when you have plenty of length available but do not want a building extending too far into your garden. A 12ft x 4ft shed can make good use of space alongside a fence, garage or boundary while providing useful storage for garden tools, bicycles, machinery, outdoor furniture and other equipment.
The timber buildings shown on this page are the Diamond Chichester Apex, Woodgate Reverse Apex, Diamond Barnham Apex and Diamond Barnham Pent. Between them, you have a choice of apex, reverse apex and pent designs, so I would look at the layout as well as the size when deciding which building best suits your garden.
The Diamond Chichester Apex is a traditional apex timber shed with considerable flexibility. Colour paint finishes and bespoke options are available, making it a good choice if you want a conventional garden shed but need the layout tailored to suit its position or intended use.
The Woodgate Reverse Apex offers a different layout, with the reverse apex design placing the main elevation on the wider side of the building. That can make a significant difference with a long, narrow 4×12 shed, particularly where the position of the entrance is important.
The Diamond Barnham Apex and Diamond Barnham Pent are sectional buildings offering a choice between traditional apex and single-slope pent roof designs. If you are comparing these with the Chichester or Woodgate, I recommend reviewing the individual specifications and choosing the construction and layout that best match how you intend to use your shed.
Roof style is not simply about appearance. With a long, relatively narrow 12ft x 4ft shed, the position of the entrance and the way you intend to move through the building are particularly important. A traditional apex, reverse apex or pent design can each work well, but the right choice depends on where the shed will stand and where you need the main access.
A 4×12 shed gives you a long run of storage without taking a large amount of garden width. It can be particularly useful for bicycles, lawnmowers, long-handled garden tools, ladders, folding furniture and general garden equipment. Shelving can also make good use of the length while leaving a route through the building.
I always recommend thinking about your largest items before ordering. Measure them, consider where the shelving will go, and make sure the door position lets you get everything in and out comfortably. Also check the precise dimensions stated for your chosen building because garden shed sizes are nominal and exact measurements can vary.
The sheds displayed on this page are timber buildings using redwood deal, substantial timber framing and timber floor and roof construction. Toughened glass is standard on the Diamond buildings where glazing is included, and colour paint finishes are available. Free fitting is also offered on these buildings subject to the applicable delivery area, suitable access and having the correct base ready.
These details matter. Two buildings can both be described as a 12×4 shed but be quite different when you examine the timber, framing, doors, floor, roof and overall construction. I have always believed customers should compare what they are actually getting, rather than decide based on headline dimensions and price alone.
I’m Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. I left school at 15 and started in business in 1979 trading as Marina Sheds. Working with sheds and dealing directly with customers in those early years gave me practical experience which has influenced the way I look at garden buildings ever since.
I sold Marina Sheds in 1990, although unfortunately I did not receive all the money which was due to me from the sale. I remained in the garden building industry and in 1992 we expanded beyond sheds to include summerhouses, garages, garden rooms and log cabins. That broader direction meant the Marina Sheds name no longer really described what we did, so the business became Titan Garden Buildings.
My son Craig joined me in 1992 after studying carpentry at Guildford College from 1990. His carpentry training brought additional practical timber knowledge into the business and began the father-and-son involvement which continues today.
We sold Titan Garden Buildings in 1998 and in 2000 decided to use our experience to retail quality garden buildings from selected manufacturers. That was when we formed 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. Craig now runs the day-to-day business, and I remain here to support him and the team as required.
Having worked with garden buildings since 1979, I have seen fashions, manufacturers and specifications change considerably, but the fundamentals of buying a good shed have not changed very much. Look at the quality of the materials, construction, floor, roof, doors and glazing, and think carefully about whether the layout will work for you in everyday use.
I would never recommend buying purely on price. A cheaper shed is not necessarily better value if you subsequently wish you had chosen a stronger building or a different door and window arrangement. You can read more about my background and the development of the company on our About 1st Choice Leisure Buildings page.
For a traditional apex design, look at the Diamond Chichester Apex or Barnham Apex. If the main elevation on the wider side works better in your garden, consider the Woodgate Reverse Apex, while the Barnham Pent offers the alternative of a single-slope roof. These are the four timber buildings currently shown in this size category, and each offers a slightly different approach to making good use of a long, narrow space.
Whichever 12×4 shed you choose, make sure you have a sound, level base and suitable access before installation. Free fitting is available subject to the relevant delivery conditions, but the quality of the base underneath your shed remains important to how well the building performs over the years.
If you are unsure whether a 4×12 shed is the right size or which of these designs would work best, please ask us. Between Craig, me, and the team, we have a great deal of practical garden-building experience, and I would much rather help you choose the right building before you order than see you make a decision you later regret.
