Small Gallery of Customer Garden Sheds We’ve Built
Explore our gallery of garden sheds supplied and installed for customers across the UK. From compact storage solutions and traditional timber sheds to spacious designs for gardening, DIY and hobbies, discover how the right garden shed can add practical, attractive space to your garden.
Customers Garden Sheds Supplied
**Sapphire Apex Garden Shed – Customer Installation** One of our Sapphire apex garden sheds, supplied to customer Margaret. She gave it five stars and said the process was “easy from start to finish,” praising both the customer service and the quality of the shed. Thank you for your lovely feedback, Margaret! 🙂
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**Sapphire 8ft x 6ft Painted Apex Garden Shed – Customer Installation** One of our Sapphire 8ft x 6ft painted apex sheds, supplied to customer Bob A. In his five-star review, Bob praised the helpful advice on foundations, efficient assembly and prompt resolution of a small issue. He described the finished shed as “very good quality” and said it “looks great.” Thank you for your feedback, Bob! 🙂 Optional extras may be shown.
Sapphire Swanwick 10ft x 6ft Pent Garden Shed – Customer Installation
One of our Sapphire Swanwick 10ft x 6ft pent garden sheds, supplied to customer Keith W. In his 4.5-star review, Keith praised the quality of the wood and finish, as well as the professional, efficient delivery and assembly. Thank you for your feedback, Keith! 🙂
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**Sapphire 10ft x 6ft Pent Garden Shed – Customer Installation** One of our Sapphire 8ft x 6ft double doors sheds, supplied to customer Iain R. In his five-star review, Iain praised the friendly, efficient ordering service and the prompt delivery and assembly. He was pleased with the quality of the finished shed, too. Thank you for your feedback, Iain! 🙂 Optional extras may be shown.
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St Albans Garden Sheds: Plan the Building and Its Surrounding Space
Choosing a garden shed for St Albans involves more than finding a footprint that fits. Consider the space outside the shed as well as the storage inside: opening the doors, moving equipment, reaching the walls for maintenance, and keeping a convenient route through the garden.
How much space should I allow around the shed?
Check the selected building’s external dimensions, roof overhang and required installation clearance. Allow access for ongoing care and enough room in front of the entrance to manoeuvre your largest items. Obtain the model’s requirements before deciding the final position or arranging the base.
How can I test the internal layout?
Mark out the proposed usable space and place your equipment, shelving and any workbench within it. Leave room to reach the back, open cupboards and handle materials. Check the actual door opening and floor specification, especially for bulky or heavy equipment.
Compare Timber Shed Layouts for Your St Albans Garden
The timber designs featured below are shown on this page. Compare their dimensions, roof layouts and construction in the size you need, then confirm the selected configuration before ordering.
Sapphire standard-height and tall-height ranges
Swanwick offers standard-height designs, and Cadnam offers taller buildings. Consider usable headroom and wall height alongside the roof style:
Corner and shed/workshop alternatives
Apex roofs have two slopes meeting at a ridge; pent roofs have a single slope. Reverse-apex models change the roof orientation. Check height, roof drainage and door position on the drawing. Ask about bespoke dimensions or arrangements if your preferred position needs a different layout.
Compare framing, cladding, timber treatment, flooring, roof covering, glazing and fittings. The grid also includes metal storage buildings, whose floor, anchoring and assembly specifications should be checked individually.
Optional Wall and Roof Insulation and Colour Paint Finishes
Can I specify insulation for a hobby shed?
Optional wall and roof insulation is available on the featured Sapphire and Platinum timber ranges. Ask for the insulation and lining details on your selected model and size. Check the internal space after lining and include ventilation and moisture management in your plans for spending time inside.
Browse our insulated sheds and request your preferred package as part of the quotation.
What about a painted shed?
Optional colour paint treatment is available. Explore our painted sheds to consider finishes that work with the garden’s existing features. Confirm shades and maintenance requirements for your chosen building, and ask about a sample if precise colour matching matters.
Assembly Service, Base Preparation and Garden Access Information
Free assembly is included on all our wooden sheds. Provide your St Albans postcode with your enquiry so delivery arrangements and any restrictions can be confirmed for the selected model.
What should be agreed before base work starts?
Confirm the building, its exact foundation requirements and the clearance around it. Prepare a firm, flat and level base rather than relying on unprepared ground. If reusing an existing foundation, check its dimensions, condition and level against the new shed’s specification.
Read about our base preparation and additional garden building services and ask what assistance can be arranged for your address. Base preparation is separate from the included shed assembly.
How do I check the panel delivery route?
Measure gates and passages from the delivery point to the base. Describe corners, steps, slopes, low overhead clearance and any enclosed section. Send these details before ordering so the team can assess access, and keep the agreed route clear for installation.
Robin Antill’s Advice and Your Next Steps
Robin Antill, founder of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, began making and selling sheds in 1979. His manufacturing and retail experience informs our advice about construction, useful layouts and installation.
Before choosing, compare the parts that affect everyday use: the floor beneath your equipment, the door opening, the roof specification and the framing. Confirm which features apply to the configuration you are ordering, and ask for optional extras to be shown clearly in the quotation.
Where can St Albans customers inspect sheds?
Our garden building show site is at Sutton Green in Surrey, near Guildford and Woking. Contact us before travelling from St Albans if you want to inspect a particular model or construction feature. Representative buildings are available to compare, but we may not display every size and configuration.
Ask for advice or a St Albans shed quotation
Send our team your proposed position and requirements. Include your postcode, available dimensions, intended use, and access measurements, along with any preferences for insulation, colour, doors, or windows. We can help you compare suitable configurations before ordering.
Advice from Robin Antill, Founder, 1st Choice Leisure Buildings.
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