Where there's a building, there's a base. The base is the foundation to support a structure, and a garden building is no exception to the rule.
Traditionally a garden building base has been a small concrete slab or prepared patio area, but in recent years we've developed a more eco-friendly deck base system for those who want to reduce the concrete in the garden. It’s also a great option for sloped gardens or plots with difficult access.
On buildings we install we offer a few base work solutions. Choose our eco-friendly deck base or the long-lasting seamless concrete base.
Our deck base system offers a quick, simple and environmentally friendly garden building foundation. Suitable for most ground conditions the base is installed with either ground screws or recycled plastic posts.
Our expertly laid concrete bases provide an ideal foundation best suited to a level garden. The concrete base won't add additional height to the structure and is prepared to the exact footprint of the building for the best finish.
With several base options on the market, it's important to establish which base is best for your garden.
Although a base is a necessary foundation for your garden building, other considerations, such as the base height and space underneath the base, can play a part in making the decision.
If you require a low-profile, barely visible base, or the building to be as low as possible for planning reasons - a concrete base would be your best bet.
If you need a base that can be removed in the future or span across obstacles in the garden such as an old pathway, a versatile deck base may be better.
One of the biggest factors in deciding which base to use is the garden situation and access. When assessing the garden, ask yourself:
If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then it may be better to consider a base more adaptable than concrete, such as a deck base or patio slabs.
These and many more factors are all worth considering when choosing the right base. If you have any concerns we haven't listed, or you want to seek professional advice on the right base, get in touch with our team of friendly experts.
It's best practice to build the base to the same footprint as the building. Any smaller and the building may not be properly supported, any larger and you run the chance of surface water rotting the building ring beams.
We do our best to keep the base low to the ground, but in some instances, the building height will be increased due to the base.
There are a few factors that go into costing a base; access to the garden, ground conditions, size and complexity. To get a quote, contact our team of experts.
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