Shed bases across Lymington and SO41
Level foundations for coastal-town sheds, workshops and timber outbuildings around Lymington.
Coastal town, site-specific answer
Lymington includes compact town gardens, larger properties towards Pennington and lower-lying plots nearer the coast and river. Exposure or drainage may matter at some addresses, but neither can be assumed from SO41 alone.
We inspect the building requirement and garden, then price the suitable slab, concrete or framed solution.
Choosing the construction
Correct dimensions and finished height help the building installer start without avoidable adjustments.
Suitable for many compact sheds where a prepared slabbed surface is specified.
Strong support for heavier workshops and substantial timber buildings.
A useful alternative for suitable buildings when garden levels change.
Three easy steps
You do not need to work out the construction first. Tell us about the shed and garden; we will explain the suitable choices and price the agreed work.
Share the shed size, your postcode and what you know about the proposed position. That is enough to begin.
Craig listens, arranges a site visit when it would help and provides a clear written quotation for the agreed foundation.
The team marks out and installs the chosen base to the agreed footprint, ready for the shed installation to follow.
Four practical choices
You do not need to choose before contacting us. We compare the building, access, levels and intended use, then explain the simplest suitable option.
A full-area slab for heavy sheds, workshops and buildings whose supplier requires a rigid continuous base.
From £695 for 8' × 6' (48 ft² / 4.46 m²)
A treated support frame for suitable sheds on uneven or sloping gardens where a level platform is needed.
From £840 for 8' × 6' (48 ft² / 4.46 m²)
A neat, level surface for many smaller sheds when the building supplier accepts a slabbed foundation.
From £620 for 9' × 5' (45 ft² / 4.18 m²)
Installed galvanised supports for a suitable timber or steel frame, often with less full-footprint excavation.
Installed screws from £1,180 for 8' × 6' (48 ft² / 4.46 m²); frame quoted separately
Useful guide prices
These are current guide prices for standard installations. Paving-slab bases start at £620 for 9' × 5' (45 ft² / 4.18 m²). Your written quotation confirms the exact footprint, preparation, access and inclusions.
Get your exact written price| Base size | Concrete | Raised timber | Installed ground screws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8' x 6' 2.4m x 1.8m 48 ft² / 4.46 m² | £695 | £840 | £1,180 |
| 10' x 8' 3m x 2.4m 80 ft² / 7.43 m² | £965 | £1,195 | £1,280 |
| 12' x 10' 3.6m x 3m 120 ft² / 11.15 m² | £1,195 | £1,585 | £1,400 |
| 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 installed screws only. A suitable timber or galvanised-steel support frame can be added to the written quotation. The quotation confirms all inclusions.
Easy to start, free to ask
Send the shed footprint and SO41 postcode. Craig can compare the options and tell you whether a site visit would improve the quotation.
Talk to Craig about your shed base
Not sure whether you need concrete, slabs, a frame or ground screws? Craig will talk through the simplest suitable options.
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
Shed base installation in Lymington
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 shed manufacturer's product warranty.
Genuine feedback on relevant base work
"Craig and Luke made an excellent job of shed base. Highly professional, friendly and efficient. Thank you."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SO42 · 2018-07-23
Work listed by the source: Concrete slab for shed
"Craig and his team have been fantastic. Had the team over twice now to help with our garden project and both times I've been super impressed with the work. The team are extremely hard working but most important to me is the quality of their workmanship. The fencing looks amazing and the cabin was spot on in terms of dimensions and perfectly level. I would highly recommend."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SO53 · 2024-01-28
Work listed by the source: Garden fencing and cabin base
"Great work, the guys did not stop. Polite and easy to deal with. Very happy."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH13 · 2024-01-12
Work listed by the source: Concrete shed base, pathways and small patio
Local ground context
The BGS Southampton district memoir records varied deposits around Lymington, including Palaeogene formations, river terraces and estuarine alluvium. These are regional descriptions, not a prediction of one back garden.
We examine the proposed footprint, water movement, fill and levels before deciding the preparation.
Access handled with you
Older streets may have limited unloading and narrow side routes, while larger gardens can involve a longer carry. The construction is planned around the available access.
A simple phone description and photographs normally settle the initial questions.
Helpful if you have them—not required before you call:
Useful local guidance
The shed's height, location and use determine its planning status. Conservation areas, listed properties and some flood-sensitive locations deserve exact-property checks.
New Forest District Council is the planning authority for most Lymington addresses; use its current information rather than a general online summary.
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
Local building suppliers can confirm the support pattern and delivery requirements for the chosen model.
Lymington supplier of pent, apex and potting sheds as well as larger timber buildings.
Supplier of sheds, workshops and summerhouses across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset.
Christchurch supplier of sheds, workshops and other installed garden buildings.
These are independently researched links, not endorsements or paid relationships. Confirm the current range, delivery area and base requirements directly with the building supplier.
Service area
We cover the Lymington area and neighbouring communities, with dedicated pages for New Milton, Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst.
Straight answers
A footprint, postcode and intended use are enough to start.