Concrete Shed Bases in Edinburgh
Concrete Shed Base in Edinburgh from £350, typically completed within 1–2 weeks. Edinburgh Shed Centre serves Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
- Price from
- £350
- Lead time
- 1–2 weeks
- Area served
- Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife & Falkirk
A reinforced concrete base is the gold standard for any garden building in Scotland. It resists frost heave, prevents moisture, and provides a perfectly level foundation that lasts a lifetime. We pour and finish concrete bases across Edinburgh and Central Scotland.
Service Overview
Concrete is the strongest, most durable base material for garden sheds, workshops, and garden rooms in Scotland. Unlike slabs or gravel, a poured concrete pad creates a single, seamless surface with no joints for water to penetrate.
Our concrete bases are reinforced with steel mesh, poured to a minimum depth of 75mm (100mm for workshops and garden rooms), and finished with a smooth, level surface. We use a high-strength C25 mix as standard — the same grade used in house foundations.
For larger buildings like garden offices and log cabins, we can install deeper bases with integrated damp-proof membranes, edge insulation, and drainage channels. Every base we build is designed to handle Edinburgh's clay soils, heavy rainfall, and frost cycles.
We handle the entire process from site clearance and excavation through to formwork, pouring, finishing, and curing. Your base is ready for shed installation within 48 hours of pouring.
Problems We Solve
Frost Heave
Concrete resists the freeze-thaw cycles that crack slab bases and shift gravel in Scottish winters.
Ground Moisture
A sealed concrete surface with a DPM prevents rising damp from damaging your shed floor.
Heavy Loads
Workshops, garden rooms, and log cabins need the structural support only concrete provides.
Uneven Settlement
A single poured pad distributes weight evenly, preventing the differential settlement that plagues slab bases.
Weed Growth
Unlike slabs and gravel, concrete leaves no gaps for weeds to push through and destabilise your base.
Long-Term Value
A concrete base outlasts the shed itself — when you upgrade, your base is already waiting.
Our Process
Site Survey
We assess ground conditions, drainage, access, and recommend the right base depth and specification.
Excavation
We dig to the required depth, remove topsoil, and compact the sub-base with MOT Type 1 aggregate.
Formwork & Mesh
Timber formwork is set to exact levels. Steel reinforcement mesh is laid on spacers for maximum strength.
Pour & Finish
C25 concrete is poured, vibrated to remove air pockets, and power-floated to a smooth, level finish.
Pricing Guide
| Service | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Concrete base 6×4 (75mm depth) | From £350 |
| Concrete base 8×6 (75mm depth) | From £500 |
| Concrete base 10×8 (100mm depth) | From £800 |
| Concrete base 12×10 (100mm depth) | From £1,100 |
| Concrete base 16×10+ (100mm depth) | From £1,500 |
| DPM (damp proof membrane) | From £80 |
Prices depend on ground conditions, access, and location. Includes excavation, sub-base, formwork, mesh, and C25 concrete. Contact us for an exact quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
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