We really need to get this sorted out this summer, as we moved to a house without a garage before Christmas, and we're still paying out for the storage unit now! I've been looking at large sheds (10' by 12' or so) and know that with such a large one, plus all the heavy stuff we'd store in there, we need a decent sturdy base. DH thinks we can just put down paving stones set in mortar. Well, he and my brother botched together a platform for DS's playhouse in our last garden and it started falling apart almost immediately! DH would be the first to admit that his DIY abilities aren't up to scratch...
So can a couple of DIY-newbies (DH and me) manage a poured base if we rent shuttering and a mixer, or is it best left to the professionals? Last time I asked builders for an estimate to pour a base for DS1's playhouse, it was £££s. Anyone done this themselves?
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Join our Property forum for renovation, DIY, and house selling advice.
Property/DIY
How tricky is it to pour your own concrete base for a large shed?
9 replies
ReshapeWhileDamp · 24/07/2011 08:25
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.