Question 1

Can I legally sleep in my shed?

Accepted Answer

Occasional napping, or a guest sleeping over in a proper insulated garden room, is generally fine, but turning a standard shed into regular sleeping accommodation normally needs planning permission and full Building Regulations sign-off. A basic timber shed isn't built for habitation, so using one that way long-term can be unsafe as well as risking enforcement action if it's treated as a dwelling without approval.

Question 2

Can a shed sit directly on gravel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided the gravel is contained within a timber or plastic frame and laid over firm, compacted subsoil, ideally with hardcore and a weed-control membrane underneath. The gravel layer needs to be roughly 100-150mm deep, well compacted and level, so the shed floor is evenly supported and the pad drains rather than holding water against the building.

Question 3

What should I put under my storage shed?

Accepted Answer

Start by stripping turf and soft topsoil, then compact the sub-grade and add a structural base such as Type 1 hardcore, gravel, or a concrete slab, usually with a membrane separating the soil from the foundation. The finished base should sit slightly proud of the surrounding ground, stay level to within a few millimetres across the footprint, and extend a little beyond the shed so rainwater runs away from the walls instead of pooling against them.

Question 4

Do I need a membrane under a concrete shed base?

Accepted Answer

Yes, generally — a polythene damp-proof membrane beneath or above the hardcore layer stops moisture wicking up into the concrete and then into the shed floor. Once poured, the slab should also be protected while curing, since rapid drying or frost can weaken the surface before it's had time to set properly.

Question 5

What should I know before installing a shed in Wimbledon?

Accepted Answer

Wimbledon gardens increasingly double as home offices or garden rooms rather than pure storage, so clients here tend to ask more about build quality, insulation and staying within the rules for a garden building that's used regularly, not just visited to fetch a lawnmower.

Question 6

Garden Offices, Not Just Storage in Wimbledon — how do you handle it?

Accepted Answer

We advise on size, use and services during the survey so your garden office stays within permitted development rather than accidentally crossing into needing full planning permission.

Question 7

Build Quality Expectations in Wimbledon — how do you handle it?

Accepted Answer

We build with quality framing, proper insulation options and a finish that matches the standard of the rest of the garden.

Question 8

Tight Rear Access via Side Passages in Wimbledon — how do you handle it?

Accepted Answer

We plan deliveries and material handling around these access points so the build doesn't disrupt shared passageways or neighbouring properties.

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