Composite sheds and workshops, made to order and installed
A maintenance free building with a clean, contemporary look, built to the size you need and installed by our own team across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
- No painting, ever
- Three cladding finishes
- Base and fitting included
- Ready in 10 to 12 weeks
A building you never have to paint
Most garden buildings ask something of you every couple of years. A coat of stain, a look at the roof, a bit of making good where the weather has found its way in.
This one asks for none of that. The composite cladding will not rot, warp or need painting, and the doors and windows are uPVC, so there is nothing to rub down and treat. You get a building that looks much the same in ten years as it does on the day we hand it over, with nothing needed from you beyond an occasional wash down.
It is still made here at de Bathe Farm, still designed around your plot, and still installed by the same team that has been putting up our timber buildings since 1991.
Nothing to maintain
No painting, no staining and no annual treating. An occasional wash down is the whole job.
Horizontal cladding
A clean, modern line that sits well against newer homes and extensions.
Made to your size
You choose the dimensions, and you choose where the doors and windows go.
uPVC doors and windows
Single or double, arranged around how you will actually use the space.
Lined and ready inside
OSB walls take shelving, racking and a bench without you lining it out first.
Two roof options
Steel sheets at five degrees, or an EPDM rubber membrane at one degree.
Base included
We prepare the ground as part of the job, the same as every building we make.
Fitted by our own team
One company designs it, makes it and installs it. Nobody to chase.
Choose the roof that gives you the look you want
Steel sheets, five degree pitch
A crisp, slightly industrial profile that clears water quickly, so it suits an exposed plot or a spot under trees.
EPDM rubber, one degree pitch
An almost flat roof and a lower, more contemporary outline, which works well when you want the building to sit quietly at the end of the garden.
Both are built to last and neither one needs anything from you.
Three cladding finishes, plenty of colours
Spend a little more on the look where it matters and keep things simple where it does not. Anthracite greys and deeper blues suit a modern house, while softer tones sit more comfortably against stone and render.
Built around your plot, not the other way round
Standard sizes are fine until your garden has other ideas. A slope, a narrow side entrance, a boundary in an awkward place, a corner that would waste half the space.
Because every building is made to order, we can work with what you have got. Tell us what you need the space for and how much room there is, and we will design something that fits properly rather than nearly.
From the day you order, allow ten to twelve weeks until it is standing in your garden.
Composite or timber, which is right for you
| IF YOU WANT | LOOK AT |
|---|---|
| A storage or workshop building you never have to treat | Composite sheds and workshops, this page |
| The natural look of timber, and you do not mind the upkeep | Our timber sheds and workshop buildings |
| An insulated, decorated room you can work in all year | The ZERO composite garden room range |
We will happily tell you if one of the other three is the better fit. It is a long lasting purchase and there is nothing in it for us if you buy the wrong one.
OUR FIRST COMPOSITE DISPLAY IS TAKING SHAPE
We’re currently building our first Composite display building at our North Tawton display site.
We’ll be sharing the build as it progresses, from the timber structure through to the finished composite cladding, uPVC glazing and interior.
Once complete, you’ll be able to visit and see the materials, colours and construction for yourself.
Tell us what you need
Roughly what the space is for and where it is going.We come and look
A free site visit to check the ground and the access.We design and quote
Drawn around your plot, priced in writing.You choose the finish
Cladding, colour, roof and door layout.We make it in Devon
Ten to twelve weeks from the day you order.We prepare the base and fit it
Then we leave you to enjoy it.Common questions
Will I need planning permission
Often not. Many garden buildings fall within permitted development, and we design with those limits in mind. It does depend on the height, where the building sits in relation to your boundaries, and whether you are in a conservation area or have a listed property. We will check your situation properly rather than guess, and if an application is needed we can handle it for you.
How long will I wait
Typically, ten to twelve weeks from the day you place your order, including making the building and preparing your base.
Is it insulated
Not as standard. Sheds and workshops are built with quality and longevity in mind, perfect for storage or as a hobby space, with OSB lined walls ready for you to fix things to.
We do offer insulation, electrics and internal lining as well though as upgrades. Just get in touch and we can design the perfect spec for your needs.
How maintenance free is maintenance free
You will not need to paint it, stain it or treat it, and the cladding will not rot. Like anything outdoors it will collect dust and the odd cobweb, so an occasional wash down with soapy water keeps it looking new. That is the extent of it.
Can I have power in it
Absolutely! We can include electrical packs in all of our buildings and can even get our electrician to provide the sub main supply as well!
What does it cost
Prices start at around £8,500 inc VAT but we make every building to order, so to give you an exact price for your building please get in touch
Can I put one up myself
If you would rather arrange your own installation, we supply the same building as a kit with every fixing, full written and video instructions and phone support while you build it. Please get in touch to discuss this option.
Ready to talk it through
Tell us where you are and we will call you back to talk through what you need. No pressure, and no sales pitch.
Or call the workshop on 01837 82442 and speak to Paul.
Shields Buildings - Ancient Farm, Edge of Dartmoor Devon
Directions
Please note that your sat nav may not bring you to the door. From the A30 at Whiddon Down we are 5 miles north on the A3124. Pass under the brown steel railway bridge and you will find us 300m up the hill on the left.From the A3072 turn down the hill towards Whiddon Down at de Bathe Cross and we are 200m on the right.
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