Question

Does anyone know if it’s cheaper/easier to build a summer house or by a pack ready to assemble? Please spam me with your pics! I need some ideas! Thanks  

Answer 1

I wanted to get mine built from scratch but pricing went crazy so opted for a company who came and installed

Comments

@holmquist could i ask how much and the name of the firm please  

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@holmquist thankyou very much x

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@sg6 no problem it’s a great solid structure to start off with that I can upgrade as time and money allows x

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@holmquist which firm did you use thanks x

Answer 2

Defo better to do it yourself. stronger and will last longer.  

Answer 3

Better to build yourself but not necessarily cheaper as a. You'll buy better quality materials and b. Shed/summer house manufacturers buy bulk so get materials cheaper

Answer 4

If you are looking at building it yourself check-out pinterest co Uk for some good idea,  

Answer 5

I've started build my summer house last year so far it's cost me bout £120 and it's a odd 7 x 11 ft size. It's taken me a long time to sauce materials as they become available, but great satisfaction.  

Answer 6

My came in panels I paid a local fella to erect it £40, summer house cost £399

Comments

@jeavons151 where from?  

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@hydrophyte1519 Waltons looks like it's been reduced .  
https://www.waltons.co.uk/7x5-walto...ouble

Answer 7

Build yourself using reclaimed timber so much cheaper you can use pallets which you can get for nothing look on pinterest loads of ideas on there, also using reclaimed materials are environmentally friendly

Answer 8

I got mine as an ex display. They even put it up for me for free.  

Answer 9

I bought mine from garden buildings direct and it slotted together , , so easy to build , my last one was panels and not as strong x

Comments

@favors I was looking at this company would u recommend themx

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@anthelmintic oh yes , item arrived on time well packaged and no damage , my dad and myself built ours together over 4 days , love it

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This is the one i have 14"x8" 28mm thickness pressure treated Thanksnna log cabin , has seperate shed at side x

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@favors thank you that's really helpful looking to order one in next few weeks  

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@anthelmintic wee tip register email and phone number and go in see what you would like , they phoned me and gave me free delivery , im in scotland so saved a good we bit xx

Answer 10

Build your own.  

Answer 11

It depends if you can get your hands on a cheap timber supply if not maybe cheaper to buy ready made

Answer 12

Built ours from scratch so much better and cheaper

Answer 13

We put ours up, got it from skinner sheds

Answer 14

This is my summer house built three years ago 14 ft by 14 it cost me in total about the £900 mark once you have the frame work it’s fairly straightforward with tounge in groove and lined inside with chip board Used decking on the floor the frame work wood I picked up cheap from a reclaimed timer yard the glass went to a joiners yard and got the glass sliding patio doors for free

Answer 15

Bought from local supplier £900 delivered and built for us

Answer 16

We built this for about £600. All timber was new from a timber yard. The doors and windows were all double glazed and second hand. Its 10x10 so a decent size. Includes the cost of the paint for inside and out. And also the cement for the foundations.  

Answer 17

I bought a pre loved one for very little. Just re painted and re felted the roof Pic above before.  

Answer 18

Repainted and enlisting refelting it.  

Answer 19

I converted a shed -  
https://youtu.be/mApPqh5gNu0

Answer 20

I have a big shed to swap for a smaller one

Answer 21

The blue playhouse in the background cost nearly £900 to buy. My dad took measurements and built it himself for £127 , including stairs inside with a small upstairs inside