How to lay a shed base

Watch our step-by-step video showing how to build a shed base, with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.

[allentorovski]

This is a great video. I just purchased my resin 4ft x 6ft shed and will be using this video for the foundation. Thanks!

[tysonsdream]

Great video nice to see a video without loads fo power tools thanks very much

[johnnypham]

That was amazing. And this is what I really need and save money. Thank you gentlemen.

[rhythmace]

Really useful video, thanks. But your suggested B&Q playlist that pops up at the end obscures the shopping list!

[stevephillips]

Great video mt nice and simple .I'll be starting tomorrow using this method. So thankyou

[HouseFairyDIY]

This makes it look so easy. I think I will copy this method.

[JB-lrtf]

I did this today thanks for the tips mine was a smaller shed 6x4 so I used 6.1 ratio for sand and cement on the base turned out really good.

[mohammedassad]

Is this ideal for larger shed like a 12x10?

[brendanm]

Yea even with these instructions I'll need someone to do this for me!

[Sj]

Can you do this video with an uneven lawn

[GeordieAmz]

Just a simple quantity guide would go a long way for first timers watching this. 9 parts sharp sand....roughly how many bags of your recommended product would that amount to? Not keen on the idea of trial and error and going back and forth to the store. Any guidance would be

[omolekeolumide]

Thank you for the video, I couldn’t find the 10mm dust to aggregate which you used in my local B&Q. Is there any substitute that can serve the same purpose.
Thank you

[jameslott]

Great video, would be helpful if you could add the necessary amounts of aggregate, sand and cement. Thanks

[thebrummieyorky]

We call them slabs here in Birmingham.

[Dan-qkmt]

9/1 ratio sand and cement?
Bit strong ain’t it?

[Streetzlegend]

Great video, is it necessary to have concrete poured on the edges or perhaps using pavers edge restraint, to keep the sand under the pavers from over time escaping out the edges?

[tawktruthtv]

How much it cost to install a base like that?

[boxingcoachdz]

I've seen builders mix cement and sand and spread it all over the flat bed of sharp sand, put the slabs down, then wet the slabs for a few minutes. What do you reckon? Is it a good idea?

[Doemaareennaam]

Thank you for the great video! Should we water the base afterwards so the concrete hardens? Another question. I am placing my shed (a big one of 6m x 4m) on a location that already has large pavers on it and around 20cm of sand. Could I mix in the cement with the sand and put the pavers back? I originally planned to poor a concrete base but that was way over budget and DIY seemed too difficult for such a large slab. I am now searching for alternatives using the concrete pavers I already have. Any advice would be very welcome.

[davidsmith]

Where can I find this 10ml to dust in B&Q? There anything else they sell I can use? Found 10ml gravel bulk bag is that any good