It is crucial that your new building is constructed upon a strong, sturdy and level base, to ensure a long-lasting build. With a Waltons Portabase, your building will not only be supported by a robust base but it'll be kept level to prevent the wood from twisting and distorting over time.

Made from high quality pressure treated timber, the Portabase provides a raised platform for your building, helping to protect against damp and rot. Our Portabase is quick and easy to install by simply mounting the wooden frame onto the galvanised metal spikes included.

Key Features:

• Pressure treated timber

• Provides added protection and structure to your building

• Raises your building from ground level reducing the risks of rot and damp

Please Note:

• This is not a floor, all of our buildings are supplied with a floor as standard.

• The ground in which you plan to place your Portabase must be a gradient of no more than 65mm across the length or width of the base, clear of obstructions and not saturated with water.

Installations currently have a lead time of up to 28 days. Once your installation questionnaire has been approved, our installation team will be in touch to arrange a date with you. 

Why not let our team of experts take care of installation of your new garden building? All you have to do then is sit back and relax.

The installation service includes: Locating the packed building on site, constructing to manufacturers standards, applying the roof covering, clearing away excess packaging and tidying up.

Please note: A flat level base needs to be in situ before the installation can take place; we will kindly request photo confirmation of your level base, as well as proof of ample access, to ensure our fitters can install your new garden building without a hitch. We have created this handy How to Build a Base guide, to help you choose the best option.

In addition to this, a 60cm clearance around the building is required. This is to ensure our installers have plenty of room to install your new building in its chosen location, to ensure the building has adequate airflow throughout its life and also to allow easy access for annual maintenance. 

When you place your order, you will receive a questionnaire so you can tell us all about your garden so we can ensure it'll be the ideal spot for your new building. Once the level base has been confirmed by our team, your order will be passed onto our delivery and installation team who will arrange a delivery and installation date(s). Our installation teams operate nationally, so it may mean we deliver and install on different days due to team scheduling. Please visit our Installation Service Page for more information.

Please Note: Our installation team are unable to dismantle and dispose of your old garden building.

No time to construct a base for your new building? We've got it covered! Sit back, relax and let our expert fitters take care of everything.

Our Portabase installation service is there to help you and save you time. Having a firm and level base is key to elongating the life of your building and will prevent it from twisting and warping with the nature of the wood. When you opt for Portabase installation, we'll send you all of the necessary information to make sure your garden is suitably prepared. This will include ensuring you have suitable access and a suitable build site with at least 60cm surrounding the building.

How does it work?

Our expert fitters will move the packed base to the build site for you and construct it safely and to the highest standard, ensuring it is level and firm, ready to support your new garden building.

Why choose Portabase Installation?

• Saves you valuable time
• Fully trained, expert fitters
• Safe construction to the highest standard
• Hassle free process; sit back and let us do the hard work!
• Clean up and removal of Portabase packaging

Please Note:

• Our installation team are unable to dismantle and dispose of your old building. For disposal of sheds up to 8ft x 6ft in size, please refer to our garden building recycling service.
• We are unable to provide home installation to the postcodes: HS 1-9, KA27-28, KW15-17, GY, JE, ZE, IV IOM, IOM, PA41-78, PH42-44, Channel Islands, Orkney Islands and other offshore islands. Additionally, there may be an additional installation charge for the following postcodes: IV, KW, AB, PH, DD, PA, SA, LL, SY, CF, TR, PL, EX, TA, TQ.
• Lead time for installation are approximately 3 weeks from the date of your order.
• This service is for installation of your Portabase only and does not apply to the building itself.
• This service is only for the construction of your base and does not include the Portabase.
• This service is only available in conjunction with our Home Installation Service.

Want to know more? Click here to watch our How To Build A Base video!

What is pressure-treated timber?

Pressure-treated timber undergoes a preservative process that enhances its durability and protection. This involves placing the timber in a vacuum chamber to remove all the air from its cells. Subsequently, chemical preservatives are forced deep into the wood under pressure. These modern preservatives are environmentally safe and provide numerous benefits.

These benefits include:

Improve your building's lifespan

Untreated timber decays much faster than treated timber. The pressure treatment process creates a protective shield around the wood, making it suitable for outdoor use year-round, as it is safeguarded against rain, hail, and snow.

Protection from the elements

Untreated wood in moist or wet conditions tends to soften quickly, making it susceptible to fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms that cause decay. Even minimal moisture can lead to fungal growth. The powerful preservatives used in pressure treatment have anti-fungal and anti-insect properties that penetrate deep into the wood, protecting it from environmental decay.

Minimal upkeep and maintenance

Pressure-treated timber requires minimal maintenance. Its resistance to insects, water, and fungi means there is little to worry about, making it a low-maintenance option for gardens and outdoor spaces.

Great value

While pressure-treated timber is initially more expensive than untreated wood, its broad spectrum of protection makes it more cost-effective in the long term due to its extended lifespan.

Ecologically friendly

Despite being preserved with chemicals, pressure-treated timber has environmentally friendly qualities, primarily due to its longevity. The increased lifespan means fewer trees need to be harvested for replacement products. Additionally, the treatment process uses copper reclaimed from the recycling industry, reusing an element that would otherwise be discharged into the environment.

Attractive finish

Pressure-treated timber maintains its natural beauty without needing multiple coats of paint or preservatives. This natural look is appealing to many homeowners and makes wooden products a popular choice for gardens. For those who prefer a more colorful display, the timber can be easily painted or stained after weathering, allowing coordination with garden colour schemes while maintaining the timber's deep protective layer.

Lead Time

28 days

Shed Feet

Protecting your shed floor from water damage couldn't be easier!

This innovative system is easy to fit to the base of your shed during installation. Raising your shed just a little off the floor, allowing water to pass easily underneath, meaning your shed is always sitting nice and dry, rather than in a wet puddle. A small price to pay up front to drastically increase the life span of your shed floor.

Features:

• Easy to fit

• Eliminate rotten shed floors

• Extend the life of your new shed

Installation guide can be downloaded here, and we also have a Youtube video guide here.

Extra Strength Floor Support Pack

The perfect solution if you are planning to use your garden shed as storage for heavy garden equipment or machinery. This floor bearer pack adds extra support to the floor of any garden shed, making this a cost-effective way to strengthen the floor.

Please Note: You may need to trim the length to fit.

This weatherproof security padlock from Timco features a durable vinyl cover to enhance corrosion resistance and improve weatherproofing. Ideal for sheds, gates and chains.

• Zinc plated & laminated steel to enhance corrosion resistance
• Durable vinyl cover for improved weatherproofing
• Four pin brass cylinder gives extra protection against picking
• Hardened steel shackle for extra protection against hacksaw & cropping attacks

Replace the standard mineral felt with our Superior Upgraded Rubber Roofing, also known as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monome).

What are the benefits of upgrading to EPDM?

• Easy installation
  • EPDM roofing is crafted for easy installation, featuring fewer seams compared to other roofing types such as standard felt. This streamlined design simplifies the installation process, making it a quick and easy element of the overall build. Additionally, EPDM roofs are durable enough to support foot traffic, ensuring a thorough and precise installation.
• Stands the test of time
  • EPDM rubber roofing is made from durable materials specifically designed for long-lasting performance. Ideal for flat roofs, it effectively prevents water infiltration and leaks, making it a popular choice for those seeking peace-of-mind with a reliable waterproof roof covering. EPDM remains flexible and resilient even in harsh and changeable British weather conditions. Unlike other roofing materials that can crack or shatter in extreme cold, EPDM maintains its integrity and durability over time. This long-lasting robustness ensures that your investment in EPDM roofing is a smart choice, providing protection for your garden building for decades to come.
• Lightweight and flexible
  • The lightweight nature of EPDM ensures it doesn't add undue stress to your garden building, even in tough weather conditions. 
• Minimal maintenance 
  • Unlike traditional roofing materials such as felt, and bitumen, EPDM requires significantly less maintenance after installation. Its waterproof membrane remains permanently flexible and has a lifespan that matches the material with expectancy of up to 50 years. 
• Weather Resistance
  • When installing a new garden building and entrusting it with your belongings, it's crucial to ensure your roofing material is weatherproof, particularly for older roofs that may be deteriorating. Leaks can cause extensive interior damage, timber rot and structural issues, especially if the roof can't handle pooling water. EPDM roofing is highly resistant to external elements, preventing water from entering your new garden building and providing long-term protection. Additionally, EPDM effectively repels algae growth, addressing common moss issues on roofs.
• Energy Efficiency
  • When properly installed, EPDM helps to attract the sun’s heat, keeping your building warmer in cold weather. 
• Good for the Environment
  • EPDM is an excellent choice for those committed to a greener environment. Rubber, or EPDM, is widely used in various applications, making it easier to recycle. 

This heavyweight felt is 50% thicker than standard felt, with a glass fibre and bitumen base. Ideal especially for buildings in an exposed area it provides a tough, durable waterproof membrane for your roof that is less likely to perish or tear over the seasons. Available in a selection of colour options it adds stylish durability to any garden building.

This heavyweight felt is 50% thicker than standard felt, with a glass fibre and bitumen base. Ideal especially for buildings in an exposed area it provides a tough, durable waterproof membrane for your roof that is less likely to perish or tear over the seasons. Available in a selection of colour options it adds stylish durability to any garden building.

Please note: this is the bedding sealant only and does not include the sealant gun.

Extend the life of your garden building by applying silicone around the windows to prevent water ingress. This silicone can be used internally and externally and creates a water tight barrier that prevents water leaking into the joints of your garden building. Sealing around the windows of your garden building helps to prevent wood rot but also helps to reduce draughts. The fast setting silicone is ideal for use on sheds, summerhouses, greenhouses and log cabins. The silicone will remain permanently flexible and contains a fungicide to prevent mould.

For internal and external use - Contains a fungicide to prevent mould - Protects water leaking into joints - Helps to draught proof casement windows and doors - Fast setting and permanently flexible - Water tight

Enhance the longevity of your garden structures with Barrentine Wood Preserver. Infused with powerful active ingredients, it deeply permeates the wood, shielding it from unsightly discoloration, fungal growth, and pesky insect infestations. Experience its rapid dry time, durable protection, and the added benefit of a smooth surface primed for your choice of finishing paints.