Specialist base installation
A shepherd hut foundation should support the chassis or wheels without trapping them in wet ground, while keeping steps and services practical.
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Some shepherd huts remain genuinely mobile on wheels; others are heavily fitted rooms that will stay in one place for years. Their foundation can therefore range from discreet wheel pads to an engineered support platform.
We work from the hut maker's chassis and support guidance, preserving ventilation and avoiding improvised packing beneath wheels or axles.
Options, assessed properly
The methods below are possibilities to assess—not interchangeable specifications. We match the foundation to the product, loads, support points, ground and access.
Ground screws
Screws with suitable beams or individual heads can support an approved static chassis without a full slab.
Often worth considering for: Sloping ground and long-term positions where a dry, level platform is helpful
Concrete
Individual pads or a hardstanding can support wheels and jacks while providing a durable approach.
Often worth considering for: Heavily fitted huts and frequently accessed guest accommodation
Paving slabs
Large correctly bedded slabs may provide defined wheel and step support for lighter huts when the maker accepts them.
Often worth considering for: Traditional wheeled huts on stable, well-drained ground
Specialist foundations are quoted from the actual product, support plan and site information. No VAT is added to the guide prices shown.
Before installation
A hut's wheels do not automatically make residential or holiday use permitted. Confirm the siting and use with the relevant planning authority.
Tell us whether the wheels remain load-bearing or the maker wants the chassis supported elsewhere; this changes setting-out completely.
JustBases quotes the agreed foundation and groundwork. Product installation, specialist connections, commissioning and third-party design remain outside our scope unless the written quotation expressly includes them.
A simple route forward
Tell us about the shepherd hut, approximate size and site. We will identify any useful supplier information.
We assess access, levels, support requirements and ground, then provide a clear written quotation.
Our team installs the agreed base and leaves it ready for the approved building or equipment installer.
Genuine customer feedback
"I couldn't recommend Craig highly enough! Communication prior to the job was outstanding even considering our ever changing goal posts. Craig and his team turned up exactly at the agreed time, were well presented, friendly and professional. The cleanliness, attention to detail and quality of the job was outstanding."
"Good standard of workmanship. Friendly and efficient. Prompt response for estimate and fitted into our timescale. Will be using the firm in future and thoroughly recommend them."
"Craig and his team were very professional throughout the job. They worked tirelessly and extremely hard. The job involved digging up a thick reinforced concrete base. Then creating a whole new base with precision engineering in preparation to accept a new building on top. The result was an excellent job all round."
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You do not need drawings or a finished specification before getting in touch. Send what you have and Craig will explain the useful next step.
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Talk to Craig
Craig will listen to what you are planning and help establish the foundation information that matters.
Online quote requests are normally answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
Just give us your contact details and a short description of what you want to build. We will guide you through the rest.
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Shepherd Hut Foundations installation
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