Shed-base installation across Southampton
Correctly sized foundations for urban storage sheds, workshops and timber garden buildings across SO14 to SO19.
Urban access handled simply
Southampton's housing ranges from terraced streets to larger suburban plots, so side access, parking and the distance from road to garden vary widely. An old patio or previous outbuilding can add another layer to the decision.
You do not have to solve any of that before contacting us. Start with the shed size and postcode; Craig will narrow the options and arrange a visit if it will help.
Choosing the construction
The intended use and manufacturer's support guidance matter more than a generic city-wide recommendation.
A prepared paving-slab base can suit many compact sheds.
Concrete may be the appropriate full-area platform for weight and rigidity.
Raised frames and ground screws are assessed where the structure can use a planned support grid.
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 footprint, Southampton postcode and intended use. Craig can talk through the construction before providing a written price.
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 Southampton
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 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
"Craig and Luke are great. They turn up on time, do a quality job and leave the area clean and tidy. They are professional and pleasant to deal with. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend."
— Verified Customer
Checkatrade · SO18 · 2018-08-22
Work listed by the source: Clearance of garden sheds and concrete bases
"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 describes Palaeogene deposits, Test and Itchen valley materials and areas of made ground. In a city garden, old structures, fill and service routes can be more important than the broad map.
We inspect the proposed area and choose preparation that suits the shed and the actual near-surface condition.
Access handled with you
Some Southampton sheds are reached only through a narrow passage; others sit behind a driveway or garage. Parking restrictions and shared routes can affect how materials are delivered.
A route photograph is useful, but the first enquiry only needs the location and building size.
Helpful if you have them—not required before you call:
Useful local guidance
Domestic sheds may be permitted development, but height, boundary position, use and the home's planning status control the answer. Conservation areas and listed buildings require exact-property checks.
Southampton City Council publishes current planning guidance for addresses within the city.
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 the footprint, floor bearer direction and base tolerance before work is booked.
Southampton-area maker of sheds, workshops and summerhouses.
Eastleigh showroom and local shed installation service.
Timber-building supplier covering the central South Coast, including Hampshire and Dorset.
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 SO14 through SO19 and nearby districts, with dedicated pages for Totton, Eastleigh and Fareham.
Straight answers
A footprint, postcode and intended use are enough to start.