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Workshop and garage sheds provide practical solutions for your property’s outside space.

Workshop and garage sheds provide practical solutions for your property’s outside space. They have the versatility and size to serve as multifunctional areas for hobbies, woodworking, DIY projects and organising your tools and other equipment, along with general storage. And as the name suggests, a wooden or metal garage shed is large enough to keep your vehicle and other items safe and secure, while also protecting them from the elements. A workshop or garage shed also provides the ideal space for vehicle maintenance. You’ll find a variety of options here, but if you need some more help to decide which type shed is right for you, check out our buying guide.

Garage workshop ideas

There are a range of options for creating the ideal space in your garage or workshop shed. The first thing to consider is whether you need to connect to the mains. You can find out how to do this by reading our guide yo powering your shed. If you are using your shed as a garage, then keeping it clutter-free should be your priority. Consider shelving and cupboard space for storing and organising your tools.

If you’re looking to use the shed as just a workshop, however, then you also need to think about the furniture you’ll need. For example, a strong table or workbench will give you a good base for your projects, and practical seating will help you to work and rest. Also consider adding a few home comforts, such as a fridge for regular refreshment.

Wooden garage workshop

The wooden garages and workshops for sale here are made from responsibly sourced timber with an anti-rot guarantee of at least 10 years. There are various window and door options, including gable-end or side openings, with windowless workshop and garage sheds also available. Designs feature either overlap or shiplap tongue and groove timber panels – you can find out more about these different construction methods in our overlap vs shiplap guide.

Metal garage workshop

A metal workshop or garage provides you with a robust and low maintenance solution. Metal is especially worth considering if security and sturdiness are among your top priorities. Our metal workshop sheds come with a 30-year anti-rust and corrosion guarantee and are designed and tested to withstand 147kmph winds, offering you plenty of protection from the elements.

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A workshop or garage shed can increase both the value and appeal of your property, as well as providing you with a flexible space for a range of practical purposes. The options here offer plenty of room for DIY, maintenance and creative projects, as well as ample capacity for motorbike or small vehicle shelter, security and storage. Giving you space and privacy, these garage and workshop sheds are also versatile enough for you to add your own personal touch with shelving, lighting and insulation.



How to build a workshop garage

How you build your workshop or garage shed will depend on the material you choose. Our metal workshop sheds are built using Snap-Tite pre-constructed panels and are worth considering if you’re looking for hassle-free installation. An anchor kit, available to purchase separately, can also help you to connect your metal shed to the ground quickly and securely.

For building a wooden garage or workshop shed, there’s a general step-by-step process to follow. This can be summarised as:

  • building the shed body
  • constructing the roof
  • covering the roof with felt
  • adding the corner trims
  • attaching the fascia boards and finials
  • installing the windows (if there are any)
  • adding the door fixings.

You can get more information on each of these steps in our guide to building a concrete shed base for more information.

How to set up a workshop or garage

If you’re using your shed as a garage, the most important thing is position. You need easy access for your vehicles – and you. Also think about positioning in terms of utilities if you need to connect your garage to them.

When it comes to setting up your shed as a workshop, make a list of all your requirements and the equipment you intend to use, and then plan the layout to make sure everything will fit. Then it’s down to business – you need to project manage all the jobs required to make your ideal workshop a reality. Making another list will help you to plan and complete the process step by step. Experiment with the layout to ensure it works the best for the projects you have in mind. Planning to have heavy machinery or furniture in your space? Add an extra strength floor pack to your order and be sure you’re in an even more robust building. For more detailed tips on all this, see our guide on how to turn your shed into a workshop.

What's the best lighting for a garage workshop?

The right lighting for your garage or workshop shed will depend on your personal preferences, your intended use and the natural light you will also be making use of. Here are some of the options you can choose from:

  • Fluorescent overheads: these are a reasonably budget-friendly and energy-efficient way to light up the inside of a large shed.
  • Halogen: this will provide the kind of bright light that’s often required for detailed or delicate projects.
  • LED lighting: this is versatile, reasonably cheap and energy efficient.
  • Portable lamps: these offer plenty of flexibility but only illuminate limited areas.
You can get more advice on this in our guide to lighting your shed.

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