Shed base installation in Shaftesbury

Professional Shed Base Installation in Shaftesbury. 10-Year Guarantee.

From Gold Hill to Motcombe, fixed-price bases for your new shed — concrete, timber frame, ground screws, or slabs. North Dorset greensand and chalk specialists, covering all of SP7.

10-Year Guarantee
Family Run Since 1970
Serving North Dorset
Hilltop Specialists

Shed Base Specialists for Shaftesbury's Unique Geology.

Shaftesbury sits atop a dramatic ridge of Upper Greensand — a tough sandstone that forms the hilltop the town is famous for. This creates unique ground conditions: the greensand is stable and well-draining on top, while the lower slopes around Enmore Green and towards the Blackmore Vale have Gault Clay, which behaves very differently.

At JustBases, we understand these local variations. Whether your garden is on the sandy hilltop or the clay slopes below, we'll prepare the right sub-base for lasting stability. Our 50+ years of family experience means we know exactly how to handle North Dorset's varied geology.

Your Perfect Shed Base in 3 Simple Steps

1

Tell Us About Your Shed

Share your shed dimensions, garden access, and a photo. We understand the unique hilltop and vale conditions across Shaftesbury and North Dorset.

2

Get Your Fixed Quote

We recommend the best base type for your specific ground conditions and provide a clear, all-inclusive price — materials, labour, and waste removal included.

3

Base Installed, Shed Ready

Our team arrives promptly and completes your base — usually within a single day. We remove all spoil responsibly, leaving your hilltop garden immaculate.

Craig Phillips

Need Help Choosing Your Shaftesbury Shed Base?

"Hi, I'm Craig. I've worked across Dorset for years and I know North Dorset's unique conditions. Shaftesbury's hilltop location means you might have greensand in your garden — brilliant for drainage but needs the right approach. If you're lower down towards the vale, there's clay to consider. Either way, I'll give you honest advice on the perfect base for your garden."

Shed Base Options for Shaftesbury Gardens

Choose the right base for your North Dorset garden — we'll help you decide.

Poured Concrete

Poured Concrete

Rock-solid stability on greensand or clay

£595 8x6 base
Timber Frame

Timber Frame

Perfect for sloping hilltop gardens

£700 8x6 base
Paving Slabs

Paving Slabs

Traditional choice for cottage gardens

£510 9x5 base
Ground Screws

Ground Screws

Minimal disturbance — works well in greensand

£1,180 8x6 screws only

Why Shaftesbury Homeowners Choose JustBases

Greensand Expertise

We understand Shaftesbury's Upper Greensand geology and know how to prepare stable bases on this unique terrain.

10-Year Written Guarantee

Complete peace of mind with our comprehensive warranty on all materials and workmanship.

Hilltop Access Experience

Many Shaftesbury properties have challenging access — narrow lanes, steep drives. We're equipped to handle it.

Local Knowledge

From Gold Hill to the Blackmore Vale, we know which areas have clay and which have sand — and prepare bases accordingly.

"Excellent work on a tricky hilltop site. The team managed access through narrow lanes and completed the concrete base in a day. Very professional."

— Verified Reviewer, SP7

"Really knew what they were doing with the ground conditions. Our garden is on clay and they prepared the sub-base properly. Shed is rock solid."

— Verified Reviewer, Motcombe

Ready for Your Shaftesbury Shed Base?

Get your free, no-obligation quote from the North Dorset specialists.

Shed Base Installation FAQ — Shaftesbury & North Dorset

Shaftesbury's Upper Greensand is actually excellent for foundations — it's stable, drains well, and provides good load-bearing capacity. Here's what works best: Concrete slabs — The most stable option, especially for heavier sheds and workshops. Ground screws — Work exceptionally well in greensand. They anchor firmly into the sandstone and cause minimal disturbance. Timber frame bases — Ideal for sloping hilltop gardens where you want to avoid major excavation. Paving slabs — Traditional choice, works well when properly bedded on compacted sub-base. If your garden is on the lower clay slopes, we'll adjust our approach with deeper sub-base preparation.

JustBases Shaftesbury — Shed Base Specialists

Covering: Shaftesbury, Gold Hill, Motcombe, Enmore Green, Gillingham, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Stalbridge, and all of North Dorset (SP7).

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