12 x 8 ft sheds
A 12x8 shed covers about 8.9 m², enough for bikes, a mower and garden tools, with room for a workbench. Here are 9 ready-made options, from £685 to £1,359.
- Options
- 9
- Cheapest
- £685
- Free delivery
- 9 of 9
- Materials
- 9 wooden
9 sheds
12 x 8 ftApex roofWooden
Shire Value Overlap Garden Shed 12x8 with Double Doors
£769.00 £839.00
Free delivery
12 x 8 ftApex roofWooden
Shire Value Overlap Garden Shed 12x8 No Windows
£774.00 £839.00
Free delivery
12 x 8 ftPent roofWooden
Shire Ranger Premium Pent Shed 12x8 With Double Doors
£1,089.00 £1,174.00
Free delivery
Plan a larger shed around its purpose
Working with 12 x 8 ft can support several uses, from substantial garden storage to a bench-led hobby room, provided the layout is decided before the building arrives. Wooden designs dominate, with overlap cladding and both roof styles. Keep heavier items near an accessible wall and leave clear space at the entrance. The footprint needs a well-prepared base. Use the foundation guide before committing to the site.
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Build one yourself instead?
Ready-made 12 x 8 ft wooden shedfrom £685Delivered as panels, ready to assemble
Build an apex shed yourself£3,010Materials at today's merchant prices, inc VAT
Build a pent shed yourself£2,939Materials at today's merchant prices, inc VAT
Buying ready-made is about £2,254 cheaper than the materials to build it yourself. Factory-made buildings use lighter framing and thinner boards than a self-build, so building your own makes sense if you want it heavier-duty or a custom size.
The self-build figure uses our standard specification for this type of building, priced from a full materials list: framing, floor, cladding, roof, door and fixings. It excludes tools and your time.
Price a 12 x 8 ft shed in the builderThe base you will need
A 12 x 8 ft shed needs a firm, level base at least 12 x 8 ft. Most guarantees depend on it. A concrete slab or paving lasts longest. A plastic grid filled with gravel is quicker, drains well and needs no concrete.
EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base 4.0x2.5m (for 12x8ft)£239.99, free deliveryView at retailer →
Planning permission and Building Regulations
- Most garden buildings do not need planning permission in England and Wales if they are behind the front of the house and, with any other outbuildings, cover no more than half the garden.
- Within 2 m of a boundary the whole building, base included, must be no taller than 2.5 m. Further away, the limit is 4 m for an apex roof or 3 m for other roofs, and the eaves must stay under 2.5 m. Check the height on the product page before you order.
- At about 8.9 m², a shed this size is exempt from Building Regulations as long as nobody sleeps in it.
Check your exact building in the builder's planning check · Planning permission guide
12 x 8 ft sheds: common questions
How much does a 12x8 shed cost?
Ready-made 12x8 sheds range from £685 to £1,359 today. Wooden ones start at £685. 9 include free delivery.
What base does a 12x8 shed need?
A firm, level base at least 12 x 8 ft: a concrete slab, paving slabs on compacted sub-base, or a plastic grid filled with gravel. The EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base 4.0x2.5m (for 12x8ft) costs £239.99.
Do I need planning permission for a 12x8 shed?
Usually not, if it is behind the front of the house and no taller than 2.5 m within 2 m of a boundary. At about 8.9 m² it is also exempt from Building Regulations, as long as nobody sleeps in it.
How long does delivery take?
The most common lead time for these sheds is 28 Days. Check the retailer for your postcode.