A complete build programme: site prep and a solid concrete base, erecting the structure, weatherproofing, running power, insulating and lining — then fitting out a workshop that actually works. Six phases that take you from empty lawn to a place where things get made.
Planning & Site Prep
Choose the right spot, understand permitted development rules, clear and level the ground.
Shed & Workshop Planning
Coming soon
Laying the Base
Pour a concrete slab or build a timber deck frame — the foundation everything rests on.
Lay a Patio
Coming soon
Build a Garden Deck
Coming soon
Erecting the Structure
Frame up the walls and roof, fix cladding, hang the door, and glaze or board the windows.
Joinery from Scratch
Complete beginner
Building the Shed Structure
Coming soon
Weatherproofing & Insulation
Felt and batten the roof, insulate the walls and floor, and line out with OSB or plasterboard.
Insulating and Lining the Shed
Coming soon
Electrics
Run a cable from the house, fit a small consumer unit, and wire sockets and lighting.
Electronics: The Basics
Coming soon
Running Power to the Shed
Coming soon
Workshop Fit-Out
Build a solid workbench, hang tool storage, set up dust extraction, and stock the essentials.
Setting Up Your First Workshop or Shed
Coming soon
Joinery from Scratch
Complete beginner