Shed-repair.co.uk

21/05/2025

You won’t find these at the garden centre!
From a party-ready garden shelter in Tunbridge Wells to a no-nonsense tool shed in Langton Green, these bespoke garden sheds were built for real people with real needs (and occasionally, fancy log storage demands 😄).
Curious what your perfect shed might look like?
👇 Take a peek:

Looking for a bespoke garden shed in Tunbridge Wells or nearby? See how custom sheds built in Hawkenbury, Wadhurst, Sevenoaks, and Cranbrook were tailored to fit real gardens, real lives, and real needs.

20/05/2025

“It looks the same, until it isn’t.”
Not everything grey and corrugated is dangerous. But our brains love patterns. We assume, we shortcut, we guess based on the surface.
The smart ones don’t guess—they test.
Because one roof is inert cement and cellulose, and the other? A quiet danger from another era.

https://www.secrets-of-shed-building.com/asbestos-shed-roof.html

A practical guide for homeowners: learn the signs of asbestos in fibre cement roofing, how to test it, and how to remove it safely or hire a professional.

20/05/2025

The Shed Mistake You Only See When It’s Too Late

Most rot doesn’t shout. It whispers.

That perfect paint job? It cracks. Water seeps behind. And while everything looks fine on the surface, the timber quietly begins to fail.

By the time you see the damage, it’s already too late.

The fix? Use a breathable exterior woodstain. It soaks in, repels water, and lets your shed breathe.

Because good decisions don’t just look good — they last.

https://www.secrets-of-shed-building.com/exterior-woodstain.html

Discover why exterior woodstain is better than paint for sheds. Learn how to stain properly and protect your shed from rot and moisture.

30/06/2024

Fed up of the election? Do something productive get your shed roof repaired!
Contact us today 😀
https://www.secrets-of-shed-building.com/contact-info.html

10/02/2024

This was quite a large upgrading project. As you can see from the review, there were lots of different elements to complete.

08/02/2024

We re-roofed this concrete garage that was being used for storage.

06/02/2024

Don't just take my word for it our customers think we do a great job too 🙂

04/02/2024

This stable was quite a dramatic repair.
Whatever your outbuilding, repair is often a surprisingly economic option 👍

02/02/2024

Ever seen a magician cut a person in half?
Shed builders can do that for sheds too! 😃

31/01/2024

Continuing on the theme of 'Before and After'. This project was very satisfying 😀

26/01/2024

This shed was in quite the predicament, stationed way too close to a garage wall and fence. Pieces of roof felt scattered around, the roof drooping with wear and tear, damaged by the recent high winds and harsh weather. The tight squeeze on two sides made any repair attempt almost impossible.
Then the magic happens. 🪄🎊
The after picture shows how we moved the shed away from the encroaching walls. What does that mean? It means we could finally get started on reviving this little guy. First up was reinforcing the roof with a new intermediate roof truss and deck protected by a super durable EPDM roof covering - sturdy enough to counter the harshest of weather conditions. The re-levelling process ensured the floor is now flat as a pancake. And did we mention the beautiful brand new 3mm thick Perspex windows? They effortlessly replaced the old, thin discoloured acrylic ones, breathing life back into the shed.
This weather-beaten and sagging shed is now a rejuvenated, proud structure again. We’d love to hear from you if you have a shed in need of some early season TLC

19/01/2024

We always like to check out new products. So have been delighted to discover this roofing material which lends its self very well to making attractive and super-durable summerhouse roofs.

Considering using Eco Slate for your summerhouse roof? Understand how it compares to traditional roofing options