Shed bases in Lyndhurst and SO43
Carefully planned foundations for village gardens, woodland-edge plots and workshops in the central New Forest.
A simple start in a sensitive setting
Lyndhurst's position in the National Park means mature trees, wet valley ground and village access may all be relevant on some plots. They do not make ground screws—or any other system—the automatic answer.
We begin with the shed's footprint and support requirement, then compare concrete, slabs and framed options for the exact garden.
Choosing the construction
Each system is considered on structural support, access, level and site impact.
Full or paved support when the building and practical route suit traditional preparation.
A level platform for an appropriate shed over changing ground.
A specialist option that still requires suitable ground, positions and access.
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 dimensions and Lyndhurst postcode. Craig will talk through the options and ask for a site visit only when it adds value.
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 Lyndhurst
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
"Excellent quality and teamwork. Cheerful clean crew! Beautiful curved path and step... all done in 2 days!"
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH24 · 2022-04-14
Work listed by the source: Curved path to summerhouse & extension to patio
"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."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · BH24 · 2021-11-30
Work listed by the source: Building foundations and landscaping
"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
Local ground context
The BGS Ringwood district records varied Palaeogene formations and organic valley deposits in the wider Lyndhurst area. Moisture, roots and imported garden material vary at property scale.
We keep the conclusion specific to the proposed footprint and never claim one system works across every New Forest soil.
Access handled with you
Village traffic, limited parking, tree cover and longer garden tracks can affect unloading and equipment. The appropriate plan depends on the chosen base rather than a fixed machinery list.
Share the address and obvious constraints first; we will guide any further information needed.
Helpful if you have them—not required before you call:
Useful local guidance
The New Forest National Park Authority handles planning in Lyndhurst. Outbuilding rights depend on the complete shed, its use and the particular property, with conservation and listed-building controls potentially relevant.
Use the Authority's current advice for the exact address before relying on permitted-development assumptions.
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
Ask the supplier for precise dimensions and support instructions so the base and building remain coordinated.
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 Lyndhurst and nearby communities, with dedicated pages for Brockenhurst, Totton and Burley.
Straight answers
A footprint, postcode and intended use are enough to start.