All our buildings require a level, solid base of the correct size.
The single most important part of installing a garden building is the base. Bases must be:
- Level within a 6mm tolerance to ensure the longevity of your building
- Of the correct size (please follow the base plan we send you)
- Square i.e. have right angled corners
A solid base supports your building in the best possible way, adding longevity, as well as creating a substantial distance between your building and surface water.
Our professionals can supply a timber, concrete or steel base ready for your building in advance of installation. Whether we install the base ourselves or you get a trusted builder to do it for you, the base must be made to the plans we give you when you order your building.
Please note: If you intend to fully or partially surround the building base with hard paving we strongly suggest the installation of a French drain between the paving and base to prevent rain bouncing off the hard surface and driving up under the building, which in turn could cause damp and rot. A French drain is a simple small trench, dug around your building and filled with aggregate that will allow surface water to drain away.
Always get your garden building base laid by a professional, whether that is us, or a local builder you trust.