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Evaluating 1,462 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the efficient delivery service, noting that items arrive on time and often earlier than expected. Many appreciate the helpful and polite delivery drivers and other staff members who go the extra mile. The ordering process is consistently described as easy and smooth, with good communication and updates provided throughout. However, some customers also noted concerns regarding product quality, mentioning issues like un-drilled timbers or parts needing cutting. Reviewers sometimes experienced defects such as warped wood, visible gaps, or nails sticking out, impacting the product's overall finish and weatherproofing. A few other people also felt that delivery times for bespoke or out-of-stock items were longer than initially indicated.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The shed was as expected and properly delivered. It was disappointing that the timber items were not pre-drilled or even marked and I needed to use a saw to reduce some timbers to the right size. Th... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The shed was installed and leaked rain within 24 hours of its erection. As its price was almost £1000 I was very upset. It was then treated for me with 2 heavy coats of preservative and cracks in the... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had good communication with the company and the delivery date was exactly as stated and all the scheduled items after checking through the delivery were with the package. The instructions were rela... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Afternoon, i thought the purchasing of the shed was very smooth, with plenty of emails updating me on my order. The delivery driver Nathan was prompt and very polite and helpful. I have assembled the... See more


Company details

  1. Garden Building Supplier
  2. Fence Supply Store
  3. Garden Center

About BuyShedsDirect

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Buy Sheds Direct is a specialist online retailer of garden buildings, sheds and outdoor storage solutions, helping customers across the UK find the right products for their homes and gardens. We offer a comprehensive selection of garden buildings designed to provide practical storage, additional living space and attractive outdoor features.

Our range includes wooden sheds, metal sheds, plastic sheds, bike storage, garden storage boxes, log stores and outdoor storage units. We also supply summer houses, log cabins, garden offices, workshops, playhouses, greenhouses and other garden buildings to suit a variety of lifestyles and outdoor spaces.

Whether you're looking for secure garden storage, a dedicated workspace, a hobby room or a place to relax and entertain, Buy Sheds Direct offers products from leading manufacturers and trusted brands. Customers can choose from a wide variety of sizes, styles and specifications to find the best solution for their needs.

We aim to make buying a shed or garden building online as simple as possible through detailed product descriptions, clear specifications and helpful customer support. Our website allows customers to compare products and make informed purchasing decisions with confidence.

Buy Sheds Direct is dedicated to delivering quality products, reliable service and a seamless online shopping experience. We are proud to help thousands of customers every year improve their gardens with practical and attractive outdoor structures.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Delivery Service

Poor Delivery Service, had to chase for updates on delivery myself, still not received shed having been given 2 delivery dates so far, watch this space for further updates, if i get any!!!!

9 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Hi Tim,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're sorry to hear that you've been disappointed with the delivery experience.

We've been unable to locate any previous contact from you regarding this matter, so we'd like the opportunity to investigate what has happened with your order.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate the opportunity to resolve this for you.

Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking

Shocking, poor quality wood with daylight showing through the panels. Floor so weak I feel like I'm falling through it and reluctant to store anything in it as I'm afraid it will fall through. Panels do not line up, nails poking out. I'm waiting for customer service to agree to collect and refund me so I can purchase a quality shed

26 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Afternoon,
We’re sorry to hear you’re disappointed with your shed.

We are currently awaiting further images and information from you so we can fully investigate the concerns raised regarding the panels, fixings, and flooring.

Once we receive these, we will be able to review the matter and advise on the appropriate next steps.

Kind regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great all round service

Great all round service. Purchased a bike shed. Great price. Needed a little tweak on one part but I enjoy doing that. Really pleased with the product. Delivery was excellent. On time and really helpful. A*

23 June 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Shocking customer service

I had an issue with the delivery.
I reported the problem and was pretty much told tough!
I forwarded the customer delivery promise and all photos.
I never got a reply!!
Shocking service.
On a brighter note, the sheds brilliant

21 May 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Hi Dave,
We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with the service you received regarding your delivery issue.

We have checked our records and cannot find any contact or correspondence relating to this matter under your order details. As such, we were unfortunately not given the opportunity to review or respond at the time.

We’re pleased to hear you’re happy with the shed itself, and appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback.

Kind regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not happy stayed in and waited for…

Not happy stayed in and waited for delivery ,no show on date given ,no update from delivery driver ,,he had the phone number and didn’t call

22 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your frustration at waiting in for a delivery that did not arrive as expected.

We have not been able to locate any previous contact from you regarding this matter, so we'd welcome the opportunity to investigate what happened. Please contact our Customer Service team with your order number and we'll look into the missed delivery and provide an update as quickly as possible.

We apologise again for the inconvenience caused.
Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking just shocking !!!!

Shocking just shocking !!!!
cheap shed with holes in pannels, out of alinement , cheap roofing felt, after my husband paid £1500. for the 15x10 shed we were looking forward to a GOOD quality well made shed. But received a cheap , low grade shed, with knots in wood, holes, poor fitting panels , nails missing or not through timber ( end of day job ) shiplap not even reaching the next panel so we have day light and weather coming in .We feel utterly let down by this company ! My husband has emailed them about it... How they can charge £1500 for poor quality i really dont know. £900 would still of been to much, our Neighbours are shocked to !!!
If they had issues with manufactures why send out this Poor quality shed.

6 May 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to read of your disappointment.

We take comments regarding product quality seriously and would welcome the opportunity to investigate the concerns you've raised. Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate any correspondence relating to this issue from the information available in your review.

Please contact our Customer Service team with your order details and photographs of the areas of concern so that we can review the matter fully with the manufacturer and work towards a resolution.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Warped boards

Delivery was excellent. Quality of the shed not so good. Quite a few of the nails weren't fully in and after a couple of weeks some of the boards have badly warped leaving large gaps in the sides meaning shed is not fully weather proof

26 May 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your delivery experience was a positive one, but we're sorry to learn of your concerns regarding the shed.

As we haven't previously been contacted about these issues, we'd really appreciate the opportunity to investigate them. Timber is a natural material and some movement can occur as it acclimatises, however we'd like to review the areas you've mentioned. Please contact our Customer Service team with your order number and photographs, and we'll assess the concerns with the manufacturer and work towards an appropriate resolution.

We look forward to hearing from you.
The Shedstore Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Quality of the wood poor and some…

Quality of the wood poor and some panels were not aligned correctly, very disappointed

14 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the quality of your shed.

We have not been contacted previously regarding these concerns, so we'd welcome the opportunity to investigate them further. If you could contact our Customer Service team with your order number and some photographs of the areas you've mentioned, we'll be happy to review the issues with the manufacturer and work towards a suitable resolution.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cheap build and materials

Order and delivery went fine, problem is shiplap panels are not pushed together enough so leaves gaps all over, nails sticking out where maker has missed with nail gun, bowed wood, misaligned panels, wood used for carcass is full of knots therefore bowing, cheap roofing felt. This shed will cost me more money to put right, if I had known the quality would never of bought. Buyers be aware.

12 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're disappointed with your shed.

We understand you've recently been in touch with our Customer Service team, and we're currently awaiting the photographs we've requested so that we can fully assess the concerns you've raised. Once we receive these, we'll review everything with the manufacturer and work with you towards an appropriate resolution.

We look forward to hearing from you soon so we can assist further.
Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking customer services - shame on you!

I actually like my new shed.
0 Stars - Customer Services
Shocking customer service!
This is my second review - the first one was for Graham who delivered my shed and was really lovely and helpful.
You should know - your shed will arrive on the back of a truck in pieces with a stapled piece of plastic naming that bit of wood. It had been raining and I imagine the truck had been loaded the night before and was ready to go for the morning. I was the last shed to be delivered on that day, he had dropped off 3 sheds before mine. So my shed was under the weight of 3 other sheds over night in the rain. The wood was wet through - not surface wet. The wood strips had buckled in places.
Two panels were damaged. I had been delivered the wrong size roof felt for my shed. The window arrived with no handle, hinges or instructions.
I brought it to the attention of their customer services department. I was offered £25 per panel and I could go to B&Q and spend up to £30 on more felt. I asked for the correct felt to be delivered and took a chance it would arrive by the following Tuesday when I was having the shed put up.
I left a week from the delivery day to the removal of the old shed and putting up of the new shed. Thinking I wouldn’t have any issues with actual pieces missing or damaged!
I held off with responding to the panel offering, I wanted to see the panels once they were up. And also the rest of the shed.
I like the shed - looks great. But there are gaps and holes in the panelling which their customer service replied, I quote ‘ I agree that in some areas the finish falls below the standard we would expect. The panels should be smooth planed, and there should not be gaps within the shiplap cladding’.
But they stood by their £50 for the damaged panels only and they sent out the missing window parts.
What I wanted them to do was pay for someone to make the shed water tight, plug up the holes and gaps (nothing to do with the installation), this is how their wood is. I also wanted my window installing, why should I have to get someone back out to do it, because they sent it incomplete?
So what maybe a handyman’s time - an hour? I certainly don’t think that’s unreasonable!
Customer service from BSD has soured my experience with them.
In hindsight would I have used them? No - I would have paid more attention to how the shed arrives and how they deal with issues.
Sam knows I am sharing this experience - I told him via email that ‘I will get the work done myself. I will feel better once I’ve written a review and got it out of my system, I’m sure it will cost you more than £50’.
Not ever having purchased a shed before I would have expected it to arrive checked off on a pallet, not incomplete, not in pieces, which can be dropped, bumped and wet and warped in the delivery process.
So be warned this is how your shed arrives.
You will have a shed that looks good - but most companies sheds look the same anyway. I paid £616 for shed that still needs work, through no fault but the quality of the wood and the shoddy delivery / checking system.
I have tried to upload photos and I cannot even upload one. I have several I would love to share with you!

16 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. Whilst we're pleased to hear that you like the finished shed and that your delivery driver made a positive impression, we're very sorry that your experience with our customer service did not meet our usual standards.

We appreciate how frustrating it must have been to receive damaged and missing components and understand why this has left you feeling disappointed. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide.

A member of our management team will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your concerns further and review your case once again.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon.

Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Splits, holes,marks,gaps,cheap plastic windows, not strong

I am writing to express my disappointment with the overall quality of the shed. After assembling and inspecting it, I have identified several issues:

The timber used for the wall panels is of inconsistent thickness, with some pieces being extremely thin.
Many panel edges are uneven and poorly cut, resulting in visible gaps between the boards.
There are numerous holes and defects in the wood, particularly around the heartwood sections.
Some areas of the timber appear blackened, damaged, peeling, or untreated.
The wall panels feel weak and unstable and do not appear to provide adequate structural strength.
Although stronger timber has been provided to support the roof, the roof itself is very heavy and is attached to much thinner timber, which raises concerns about the shed's durability and safety.
I purchased this shed based on the product description and the stated 25-year guarantee. Unfortunately, given the condition and quality of the materials supplied, I do not believe the shed will provide long-term durability and, in my opinion, it does not meet reasonable expectations for quality.

This is them response:
Splits, knots, warping, and bowing are all natural characteristics of timber and are common with overlap products. These can occur due to changes in weather conditions and do not necessarily indicate a manufacturing defect or render the shed unfit for purpose.
Knots and splits are a natural occurrence in timber, while warping can happen as the wood expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and moisture levels.

If you would like to have a shed with numerous holes and defects in the wood, particularly around the heartwood sections.BUY IT BUT
I'm not advice YOU AS YOU VERY DISAPPOINTED.
The customer service not great at all,the quality it's a very cheap,the floor are very bad , particularly the windows. They been made from the thin plastics material which reminds you the lid if the yogurts top cover.Poor poor quality do not waste your money.The shed is a not strong enough. The shed is moving and definitely won't last 25 years. I have to spent additional £150 on screws and timbers to maintain and fix the shed to hold stronger.
Avoid, avoid....save your money

26 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you remain disappointed with the shed.

As discussed during our correspondence, we carefully reviewed the photographs you provided with both our technical team and the manufacturer. Whilst we appreciate the concerns you raised, the timber characteristics shown, including knots, minor splits, colour variation and slight movement, are all natural properties of timber and, in this case, were not considered excessive or indicative of a manufacturing fault. Please note due to this, we cannot apply a structural guarantee on timber products, the 25 year guarantee covers rot and fungal decay only.

We understand this was not the outcome you were hoping for, but based on the evidence available, we remain satisfied that the shed is fit for its intended purpose.

We appreciate your feedback and will ensure your comments are passed on to the manufacturer for consideration.

Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous. Customer service and substandard shed

The shed leaked from 2 weeks in,constant battle from October to June when admitted substandard shed and they would give a full refund on cost of shed.
However wanted me to dissemble shed for return for refurbishment ,at my cost(around 300).
So my 1291 shed has cost me 500 for election a d more for disassembly.
One very unhappy out of pocket medically retired, state pensioner.my advice would be to avoid, it was a battle to be heard!!!

8 October 2025
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Good Morning,
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your experience.

As agreed, we have now arranged for the shed to be returned and have issued a full refund for the product. We appreciate the inconvenience this situation has caused and thank you for your patience while we worked to reach a resolution.

We wish you all the best going forward.
Thank you,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team.

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