8 x 6 ft sheds

An 8x6 shed covers about 4.5 m², enough for a ride-on mower or two bikes, plus garden tools. Here are 40 ready-made options, from £359 to £935.

Options
40
Cheapest
£359
Free delivery
40 of 40
Materials
3 metal, 34 wooden, 3 plastic

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A practical footprint for mixed storage

At 8 x 6 ft, you have enough length to keep a mower or tool rack along one side while retaining a central route. Most choices are wooden, with overlap or shiplap cladding, though plastic and metal appear too. An apex gives useful central headroom; a pent can sit neatly beside a boundary. Check the base and door approach, then compare the longer 10 x 6 option.

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Build one yourself instead?

Ready-made 8 x 6 ft wooden shedfrom £414Delivered as panels, ready to assemble
Build an apex shed yourself£2,195Materials at today's merchant prices, inc VAT
Build a pent shed yourself£2,072Materials at today's merchant prices, inc VAT

Buying ready-made is about £1,658 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.

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The base you will need

An 8 x 6 ft shed needs a firm, level base at least 8 x 6 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 2.0x2.5m (for 8x6ft) EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base 2.0x2.5m (for 8x6ft)£119.99, free deliveryView at retailer →

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Planning permission and Building Regulations

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8 x 6 ft sheds: common questions

How much does an 8x6 shed cost?

Ready-made 8x6 sheds range from £359 to £935 today. Wooden ones start at £414. 40 include free delivery.

What base does an 8x6 shed need?

A firm, level base at least 8 x 6 ft: a concrete slab, paving slabs on compacted sub-base, or a plastic grid filled with gravel. The EcoBase Fastfit Shed Base 2.0x2.5m (for 8x6ft) costs £119.99.

Do I need planning permission for an 8x6 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 4.5 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 8 Days. Check the retailer for your postcode.

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