Garden-building foundations across BH22
Ground screws, concrete and raised timber-frame bases for garden rooms, offices, cabins and substantial garden buildings—with clear prices and a full 10-year guarantee.
Illustrative garden-room example
A base selected for the site
Ferndown's level-looking residential gardens, pine-edged plots and properties towards West Parley do not all present the same conditions below the surface. The building's floor design and the route into the garden matter just as much as the town name.
JustBases installs concrete slabs, ground screw systems and raised timber frames. Tell Craig what you are planning and we will narrow those choices down without expecting a completed technical pack at the first enquiry.
What are you planning?
Three easy steps
We take responsibility for turning the useful details into the right written scope.
Give us the building type, approximate footprint and Ferndown postcode.
Craig compares the realistic foundation choices and visits if the garden needs to be seen.
The team sets out the footprint and installs the agreed foundation ready for the next stage.
Choose the foundation, not the complication
You do not need to choose one now. We compare the building, garden and access, then explain the simplest suitable option.
A familiar, solid foundation beneath buildings designed for continuous floor support.
From £695 for 8' × 6' 48 ft² / 4.46 m²
Deep steel supports for compatible frames where limiting excavation and concrete movement is advantageous.
Installed screws from £1,180 for 8' × 6'; frame quoted separately 48 ft² / 4.46 m²
A framed platform for suitable timber rooms where minor falls or uneven ground need to be bridged.
From £840 for 8' × 6' 48 ft² / 4.46 m²
Useful guide prices
These are current guide prices for standard installations. The written quotation confirms access, levels, preparation, ground conditions, support layout and any optional DPM or service conduit.
Get your exact written price| Base size | Concrete | Raised timber | Installed ground screws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10' x 8' 3m x 2.4m 80 ft² / 7.43 m² | £965 | £1,195 | £1,280 |
| 12' x 8' 3.6m x 2.4m 96 ft² / 8.92 m² | £1,075 | £1,375 | £1,340 |
| 12' x 10' 3.6m x 3m 120 ft² / 11.15 m² | £1,195 | £1,585 | £1,400 |
| 14' x 10' 4.2m x 3m 140 ft² / 13.01 m² | £1,295 | £1,820 | £1,460 |
| 16' x 10' 4.8m x 3m 160 ft² / 14.86 m² | £1,445 | £1,995 | £1,500 |
| 20' x 10' 6m x 3m 200 ft² / 18.58 m² | £1,695 | £2,415 | £1,600 |
Ground-screw prices are for the installed screws only. A suitable timber or galvanised-steel support frame can be added to the written quotation. Raised-timber prices use suitable concrete or composite posts. Your quotation confirms exactly what is included.
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell Craig whether you are planning a room, office, cabin or pod, its approximate size and the BH22 postcode. We will explain the practical foundation options in plain language.
Talk to Craig about your garden room base
Not sure which base you need? Craig will listen to what you are planning and explain the easiest next step.
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.
Your enquiry
Garden room base installation in Ferndown
Clear reassurance
The JustBases guarantee covers our installation workmanship and the foundation materials we supply, subject to the written quotation. It is separate from the garden-building supplier's warranty.
Realistic timing
Ground screws are normally installed in one day. Concrete bases are normally installed within two working days, with the next-stage timing confirmed for the project.
Frames available
We can supply a treated timber or galvanised-steel support frame where it forms part of the agreed ground-screw solution.
Genuine feedback on related building-base work
"From initial visit to completion of work Craig and his team were excellent, we would not hesitate to recommend them."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH22 · 2018-08-15
Work listed by the source: Fencing ground works base for new garden room
"Craig and Luke were polite, professional and extremely hard working. An excellent service all round. We would highly recommend."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH14 · 2017-12-11
Work listed by the source: Installation of base for cabin
"Craig has done a good job, arrived when he said he would and was polite and courteous, tidied up at the end of the day."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH22 · 2016-10-13
Work listed by the source: 2 concrete bases garden clearance
Match the base to the space
The building name is only the starting point. We also consider its footprint, support arrangement, intended use and the garden it needs to fit.
Doors, glazing and insulated floors all benefit from a base that is square, level and sized to the external building dimensions.
Suitable base options
Concrete
A robust continuous foundation for a room designed around a slab and full-area bearing.
Ground screws and frame
Attractive where the room is compatible and a lower-excavation, quick-follow solution is preferred.
Raised timber
Can suit lighter timber rooms that need a level platform above an uneven Ferndown garden.
Pine roots, loose-looking surface sand or soft areas should be mentioned, but you do not need to identify the soil before asking for advice.
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A substantial cabin needs support beneath the places its floor and wall system actually transfer load.
Suitable base options
Concrete base
Appropriate where the supplier specifies a full rigid slab beneath the complete cabin.
Ground-screw grid
Can align with a suitable set of floor bearers through a designed timber or steel frame.
Raised timber base
Useful for selected buildings where garden levels make a framed platform the cleanest route.
A base diagram is welcome if the cabin has been ordered; otherwise the model name or approximate dimensions are enough to begin.
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Specialist uses can increase floor loads or demand greater stiffness, so the intended equipment should inform the base.
Suitable base options
Concrete slab
Often the most direct response to heavy gym machines and concentrated loads.
Engineered screw-supported frame
Can work when the frame and floor are designed for the equipment and room.
Raised timber structure
Possible for lighter specialist use with suitable bearer spacing and load information.
Simply tell Craig what you expect to put inside. We will ask for technical information only where it affects the written foundation scope.
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Pods need a support pattern coordinated with their chassis, bearers and intended use rather than a generic rectangle of hardstanding.
Suitable base options
Ground screws and frame
Often efficient for defined pod supports and sites where less excavation is beneficial.
Concrete foundation
Suitable where the pod manufacturer requires a continuous slab or integrates floor services.
Raised timber base
A possibility for suitable lightweight pods with an approved floor support layout.
Sleeping, letting or self-contained use can change planning requirements; the foundation can still be discussed while that is established.
Ask about this base →Local ground context
The BGS Bournemouth district memoir maps Branksome Sand through parts of Ferndown, with Poole Formation clay, terrace deposits and local made ground nearby. A dry, sandy-looking lawn does not confirm the material at foundation depth.
Previous building work, imported soil, tree roots and drainage close to the Moors River can add further garden-scale variation. We consider what is observed at the intended footprint instead of describing all BH22 ground as one type.
No pre-arranged ground report is needed for an enquiry. Craig starts with the building and garden and keeps any next step proportionate.
Access handled with you
Many Ferndown properties have established boundaries, narrow side routes or limited on-street space around otherwise generous gardens. West Parley and edge-of-town plots can introduce longer routes, soft lawns and mature trees.
We can normally decide what matters from a short conversation and an optional photograph. If turning space, levels or access width remain unclear, Craig can arrange a visit before fixing the price.
Helpful if you have them—not required before you call:
Useful local guidance
Dorset Council is the local planning authority. The main Ferndown and West Parley urban area is not designated as a conservation area, but permitted development still depends on the building's use, dimensions, location and the rights attached to the property.
Protected heathland and mature trees are important parts of the wider local context, yet they should not be generalised to every garden. Check the exact address where relevant and ask JustBases for the base quotation at any stage.
Planning information is a practical starting point, not legal or planning advice. Confirm the position for the exact property and building with the relevant authority.
Choosing the building
These independent Dorset businesses are possible starting points for choosing the building. Ask for a drawing or outside footprint once a model is selected.
Bespoke garden rooms designed and built in Dorset.
Wimborne-based made-to-order garden buildings and rooms.
Bespoke insulated garden rooms across Ferndown and the wider Dorset area.
These are research links, not endorsements, partnerships or claims that JustBases has worked with them. Check current delivery and base requirements directly.
Service area
JustBases covers Ferndown, West Parley, Longham, Hampreston and nearby addresses where access is practical.
Straight answers
A building type, approximate size and postcode are enough to start.