Shed foundations in Shaftesbury and SP7
Level bases for hillside gardens, village plots, storage sheds and workshops across the Shaftesbury area.
Levels matter in a hilltop town
Shaftesbury's slopes make finished floor height and garden access especially important. A base that is level but positioned too high or too low can create an awkward step, interfere with doors or demand unnecessary retaining work.
We agree the building footprint and finished level first, then compare concrete, paving, raised timber and ground screws for the individual plot.
Choosing the construction
The amount and direction of slope can change the most economical construction.
Suitable for substantial buildings when excavation and edge levels remain practical.
Can form a level platform over a falling garden for an appropriate timber shed.
Considered where point supports and a frame suit both ground and building.
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
Share the shed size, SP7 postcode and a photograph showing the slope if convenient. Craig will explain the practical foundation choices.
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 Shaftesbury
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
"We have used Craig and his team 4 times now and there's a reason we always use them. Craig is quick to reply, turns up when he says he will and they do an amazing job every time. Craig clearly takes pride in his work and they always leave the garden immaculate."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SP5 · 2021-12-06
Work listed by the source: Patio and base for a shed
"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."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SP6 · 2019-09-16
Work listed by the source: Concrete base for new summerhouse
"Friendly and courteous throughout. Delighted with the quality of work. Highly recommend this company."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SP6 · 2019-07-02
Work listed by the source: Summer house base, paving and laying turf
Local ground context
The BGS district memoir records Upper Greensand, Gault and Chalk across the wider Shaftesbury landscape. Hill slopes, local deposits and previous landscaping mean conditions can change between nearby properties.
We assess the visible ground and levels at the proposed shed position rather than making a bearing claim from the town's geology.
Access handled with you
Material movement in Shaftesbury can involve stepped gardens or sloping paths; surrounding villages may add narrow lanes and longer unloading distances. The quote accounts for the real route.
A few photographs can show whether a visit is needed to measure the fall or plan unloading.
Helpful if you have them—not required before you call:
Useful local guidance
Shaftesbury's historic setting means conservation and listed-building considerations can matter at some addresses. For any shed, height, position and use remain central to the planning answer.
Dorset Council is the planning authority; check the exact property and complete building proposal.
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 made-to-measure options can be useful on constrained plots, but the base still needs an agreed external footprint.
Shaftesbury manufacturer of bespoke timber sheds and garden buildings.
Wimborne-based family business supplying sheds and other timber garden buildings.
Salisbury-area manufacturer of made-to-measure sheds and timber 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 hilltop town and surrounding villages, with nearby service pages for Blandford Forum, Salisbury and Amesbury.
Straight answers
A footprint, postcode and intended use are enough to start.