Hello everyone,
I am planning, as shown in the attached picture, to build a garden shed or utility shed in autumn 2025 or spring 2026.
I have paved an area of about 4.50 m (15 feet) on the east side of my outdoor space to build something with a maximum size of 270 x 190 cm (9 x 6.2 feet).
The subbase: I excavated about 30 cm (12 inches) deep, laid gravel, compacted it (vibrated), then paved accordingly and compacted again.
So, I shouldn’t have any problems regarding the foundation. My idea was to build something without a separate floor so that I can use the paved area directly as the base.
Has anyone done something similar and can recommend a manufacturer of a suitable kit?
Is it also possible to build something yourself, and does anyone have recommendations?
We are quite flexible regarding the price… We don’t want a cheap metal shed for 300$, but also not a second home for 3,000$.
I think that for this rather small size, we can find something reasonable and still affordable.
Any other tips or points to consider?
Looking forward to your input! Thanks!

I am planning, as shown in the attached picture, to build a garden shed or utility shed in autumn 2025 or spring 2026.
I have paved an area of about 4.50 m (15 feet) on the east side of my outdoor space to build something with a maximum size of 270 x 190 cm (9 x 6.2 feet).
The subbase: I excavated about 30 cm (12 inches) deep, laid gravel, compacted it (vibrated), then paved accordingly and compacted again.
So, I shouldn’t have any problems regarding the foundation. My idea was to build something without a separate floor so that I can use the paved area directly as the base.
Has anyone done something similar and can recommend a manufacturer of a suitable kit?
Is it also possible to build something yourself, and does anyone have recommendations?
We are quite flexible regarding the price… We don’t want a cheap metal shed for 300$, but also not a second home for 3,000$.
I think that for this rather small size, we can find something reasonable and still affordable.
Any other tips or points to consider?
Looking forward to your input! Thanks!
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nordanney23 Jun 2025 10:17Prager91 schrieb:
recommend a manufacturer of a prefabricated kit accordingly?I have had good experiences with Holzwurm (in 56244 Hahn am See). You will have to search for them yourself, as I cannot provide a link. They offer a wide selection at reasonable prices.W
wiltshire23 Jun 2025 11:35If Heerlen is accessible to you, you can visit Eurohandel there to see a great display garden with models. Friends had a positive experience with a house from the mail-order range.
We did not receive permission for a garden shed and instead chose a nicely restored trailer from the 1960s. It works perfectly as well, though it always has a step for getting in and out.
We did not receive permission for a garden shed and instead chose a nicely restored trailer from the 1960s. It works perfectly as well, though it always has a step for getting in and out.