Was delivered on the date requested and was off loaded and stacked neatly beside the house. Didn't realise the base coat would be patchy, having spoken with customer servicrs they assured us this... See more
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The shed itself is great. Confusion over booking 'delivery date' (which apparently meant 'collection from Shire date') meant it was delivered a few days after I expected. Few bare patches of dipping... See more
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I could not log onto the online portal to book my delivery date. Phoned the office on two occasions both days their portal was also down. Third day tried and i got onto book date online. Stating 21st... See more
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I bought one of the Honeysuckle Corner Arbours and found it reasonably easy to assemble. However, I would make two suggestions- I found it impossible at step 12 of the assembly instructions to screw... See more
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Shire Garden Buildings is a proud, family-run business based in Cambridgeshire, with over 40 years of trading experience. Since 1981, we have been manufacturing high-quality garden buildings in the UK, building our reputation on craftsmanship, reliability, and exceptional service. Every product we sell is manufactured here in the UK, using high-quality Northern European timber. Originally transitioning from yacht production into garden building manufacturing, we drew on the extensive skills of our workforce to establish a strong foundation for growth. Over the decades, we have continued to expand, with knowledge and expertise passed down through generations. Today, our factories and warehouses span approximately 20 acres, supported by investment in state-of-the-art equipment including a planing mill, fully self-contained joinery production, undercover timber storage, and large warehouses capable of holding up to 20,000 buildings in stock. We employ over 150 dedicated team members who share our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our extensive product range includes sheds, summer houses, greenhouses, playhouses, and much more, all crafted to the highest standards. From manufacture to delivery, we manage the process ourselves, dispatching orders using our own fleet to ensure reliability and care. Our exceptional after-sales team is always on hand to help with anything at all, providing the support and reassurance our customers value.
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Shire, Brigstock Road, Wisbech, PE13 3JJ, United Kingdom
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You get what you pay for I suppose and…
You get what you pay for I suppose and Shire sold me a reasonably well made, but not solid, summerhouse. The fittings are flimsy and the hinges are not robust. The instructions are good but the final product was not great. It was OK. There were finials missing but were quickly despatched with no fuss. They delivered when they said they would. If you want a fairly cheap but not first class product go to Shire.
10 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that the delivery was on time, the instructions were helpful, and that we were able to quickly get the missing finials sent out to you without any fuss.
We’re sorry to hear that the summerhouse didn’t fully meet your expectations, particularly when it came to the fittings and hinges. We really do value feedback like this, as it helps us understand where we can improve the overall customer experience and product.
We appreciate you choosing Shire and taking the time to share your honest experience with us. We hope you’re able to get plenty of enjoyment from your summerhouse. 😊
Happy
Very happy with the arbour
Had a problem with a piece missing but was soon sorted and send the next day
26 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you’re very happy with your arbour and that you’re enjoying it.
We’re sorry that a piece was missing from your delivery, but it’s great to hear that we were able to get this sorted quickly and have the replacement sent out the very next day. We really appreciate your understanding and are so pleased we could put things right for you.
Thank you again for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope you enjoy your arbour for many years to come! 🌿
Customer service were very friendly and…
Customer service were very friendly and helpful although I never actually received a price or availabilty for the product I needed (Shire Building replacement doors) so had to have the doors repaired by a local carpenter.
26 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Terry.
We're so pleased to hear you found our customer service friendly and helpful. We do apologise that we weren't able to provide you with a quote before you made alternative arrangements. We understand that timing is important, and we're glad you were able to find a local carpenter to repair your doors at a fair price.
Thank you again for contacting us, and if you ever need any replacement parts or assistance with your Shire building in the future, we'd be more than happy to help.
Shed was advertised as 2 week delivery
Shed was advertised as 2 week delivery.
It is now going to be 6 weeks, when you have paid you get sent to a delivery site and the earliest date is six weeks away.
28 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're sorry to hear you're disappointed with the delivery timescale.
Having reviewed your order, we can see that the promised delivery date provided by Robert Dyas at the time of purchase was 16th August on the portal. Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen production delay after your order was placed, we have had to reschedule your delivery to 24th August.
We completely understand your frustration, particularly as the original lead time was an important factor in your decision to order. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience this has caused.
If an earlier delivery slot becomes available, we will do everything we can to bring your delivery forward and will contact you straight away. Thank you for your patience, and we hope you'll be pleased with your new shed once it arrives.
Waiting for paint to dry
Was delivered on the date requested and was off loaded and stacked neatly beside the house.
Didn't realise the base coat would be patchy, having spoken with customer servicrs they assured us this would dissappear after painting, this has made us rush to get it painted before assembly. resulting in a garden full of painted pieces...
So far it has covered and we cant wait to see it finished.
27 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your lovely comments about the delivery service. We're so pleased to hear everything arrived on your requested date and was stacked neatly for you.
We completely understand your concerns about the patchy appearance of the base coat. This is perfectly normal with our pre-treatment, but we appreciate that it can be a little surprising if you're expecting a uniform finish. We're glad our customer service team was able to reassure you, and it's great to hear the paint has covered well.
We hope the assembly goes smoothly, and we're excited for you to see the finished result. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you enjoy your new garden building for many years to come!
Absolutely shocking customer service
Absolutely shocking customer service! Products all look liked there are used
27 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating the delay with your refund must have been.
As the order was placed through Wayfair, all refunds are processed by them. We can confirm that once your returned shed was received at our warehouse, we responded to Wayfair's cancellation request as soon as it was received, enabling them to process your refund.
We're sorry for the confusion and appreciate that communication between retailers and manufacturers can sometimes be frustrating for customers. We also note your comments regarding the condition of the product and take this feedback seriously.
If there is anything further we can assist you with directly, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We wish you all the best moving forward.
Communication was great delivery arrive…
Communication was great delivery arrive as promised quality of the arbour was first class
27 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We're delighted to hear that you were happy with both the communication throughout your order and that your delivery arrived as promised. It's also wonderful to know that you're pleased with the quality of your arbour – hearing that it met your expectations means a great deal to us.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you enjoy your new arbour for many years to come.
Raimundas the delivery driver saved the day! Received our second garden shed of the…
Received our second garden shed (both purchased from B&Q) of the day, and this experience with Shire was NOTHING like the nightmare experience had with the rude & unfriendly Mercia driver earlier in the day. The delivery driver for Shire, Raimundas, was pleasant, helpful, meticulously careful with every piece of the shed, and made this second shed delivery a real pleasure. It is unchecked but appears of excellent quality, & has glass windows rather than perspex. Unlike Mr Misery from Mercia, he was happy to place the shed on my very easily accessible property. I'd recommend Shire every time, based purely on Raimundas and the visual impact of the Overlap Apex 10 x 6 double door dipped garden shed we purchased.
27 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It genuinely means a lot to us.
We're absolutely delighted to hear that Raimundas made such a positive impression. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him – we know he'll really appreciate the recognition. We pride ourselves on providing friendly, helpful service, and it's fantastic to hear that he took such great care with your delivery and helped turn your experience into such a positive one.
We're also pleased that you're happy with the look and quality of your new shed, and we hope it lives up to your expectations once it's assembled.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Shire. We hope you enjoy your new garden shed for many years to come!
Terrible decision purchasing from this…
Terrible decision purchasing from this company. Let down time and time again. Waited 7 weeks for my summer house to be delivered to be told the day before it was meant to arrive that is wasn’t going to be, twice this has happened now, I had to organise help each time as I’m unable to move it on my own, which cost me both times for short notice, both times! Just avoid them they don’t care a less.
27 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi Alex,
We're very sorry to read about your experience and understand how frustrating this must have been, particularly given the short notice of the delivery rescheduling and the arrangements you had made for assistance.
We appreciate that this caused significant inconvenience, especially as you had waited several weeks for your order and had to organise help due to your circumstances. While delivery schedules can occasionally change due to unforeseen circumstances, we recognise the impact this had on you and sincerely apologise for the disappointment caused.
Your feedback has been noted and shared with the relevant teams as we continue to improve our service. We do appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are sorry that we did not meet your expectations.
Product was 8 weeks late
Product was 8 weeks late, including 3 re-arranged deliveries and when it did finally arrive, they forgot the fixings and instructions for half of the product, resulting in me having to wait another week for delivery. This was a birthday present for a 9 year old and it ruined her birthday. Having waited so patiently for it to arrive and then having to wait even longer. Ridiculous!
24 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi Nicola,
We're very sorry to hear about your experience. We completely understand how disappointing this must have been, especially as the playhouse was intended as a birthday present. We sincerely apologise for the delays to your delivery and for the missing fixings and instructions, which only added to your frustration.
This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope the remaining parts have now been received and that your niece is finally able to enjoy her playhouse.
Incompetent
ordered a summerhouse and a shed was delivered, costing me unpaid days off work to accept delivery, very poorly made too would not recommend buying off this company
2 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi Darron,
We can only apologise that the incorrect building was offloaded at the time of delivery and for the inconvenience this caused.
We arranged for the incorrect building to be collected and exchanged for the correct one, which was completed on 2 July.
If you no longer wish to proceed with the replacement building and would prefer for this to be collected and a refund arranged instead, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.
Thank you great service especially as…
Thank you great service especially as the order from another supplier i had to send back this was a dream transaction
22 May 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your experience with us was such a positive one, especially after the disappointment you had with another supplier.
It's fantastic to know everything went smoothly from start to finish. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come.
Very happy indeed
16 x 6 shed arrived in a very compact pallet, thought it was too small and missing another pallet...no, all there, instructions, screws, nails, all sizes of wood, panels, hinges. Glass very safely packed away. Very good quality timber, very surprised. Went up a treat. No gaps, no warping. Went up a in an afternoon by 3 of us (2 female) 😁 Very happy indeed. Friend wants one now, can't believe the quality.
25 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear how pleased you are with your 16 x 6 shed. It's great to know everything arrived complete, the timber exceeded your expectations, and the shed went together so smoothly with no gaps or warping.
We especially loved hearing that the three of you had it assembled in an afternoon—and that it's impressed your friend enough to want one too! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope you enjoy your new shed for many years to come.
Shire asked me for a review so I will…
Shire asked me for a review so I will be honest! Have not received my shed yet, experiencing long delivery wait times and also a cancelled delivery after taking time off work. Ordered a month ago and it says you will receive in 10 days……still waiting! Would not recommend.
24 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how disappointing it must have been to have your delivery cancelled after taking time off work.
Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen issue during transport, we were unable to complete the original delivery as planned and we apologise for the inconvenience this caused. We have since arranged a new delivery date and appreciate your patience while we work to get your shed to you.
We do share our lead times with our retail partners; however, unfortunately, we cannot control how these are implemented or displayed by the retailer. We’re sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
We hope that once your shed arrives, you’ll be pleased with your purchase. Thank you for your understanding.
Shires honeysuckle arbour
Shires honeysuckle arbour, All very good one missing piece which the driver telephoned at the time of delivery and shires said they would sent the Finial by Royal Mail which is yet to arrive but pleased with the product now erected.
24 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased to hear that you're happy with your Shires Honeysuckle Arbour now that it has been erected.
We’re sorry to hear that the finial was missing from your delivery, but we're glad this was reported promptly and that Shires have arranged for the replacement part to be sent out. We hope it arrives with you soon and that you continue to enjoy your new arbour.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Solid, and fitted together perfectly …
I bought the Gazebo 2020 for a great price and absolutely love sitting out in it. It’s very solid and fitted together perfectly.
24 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi Kenny,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your Gazebo 2020 fitted together perfectly and that you're enjoying spending time relaxing in it. It's wonderful to know you're happy with both the quality and the value.
We really appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your gazebo for many years to come!
Would leave 0 stars if I could!
Would leave 0 stars if I could!
I ordered a 10x17ft log cabin from Shire Garden Buildings, and the experience has been extremely disappointing from start to finish.
The first issue was that the delivery arrived one month late, causing unnecessary delays and disruption.
When the cabin finally arrived, we discovered that the floor beams were badly bowed and completely unusable. We were unable to continue building and had no choice but to purchase replacement beams from a local joinery warehouse just to move the project forward. Shire Garden Buildings have refused to reimburse us for these costs, leaving us out of pocket.
As construction progressed, we found even more issues. The windows and doors were badly bowed and did not fit correctly, and there were also missing parts needed to complete the build.
Over two weeks later, we are still no further forward. We are left with a half built cabin while waiting for replacement parts that have still not been sent. Communication from the customer service team has been extremely poor, with no urgency shown and a very unhelpful attitude during both emails and phone calls.
This purchase has cost us over £2,000 for the building itself, plus hundreds more in replacement materials and joinery costs. We have also lost money paying for labour days where nothing could be completed because we were waiting on faulty or missing parts.
I would not recommend Shire Garden Buildings to anyone. The quality of the product and the level of customer service have been unacceptable. A very disappointing experience from beginning to end.
6 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hi Amy,
We’re sorry to hear that you have been disappointed with your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
We understand your frustration regarding the issues you reported with the timber, missing components, and the additional time this has taken to resolve. We always aim to support our customers by investigating reported concerns and providing replacement parts where required to help complete their builds.
We note that your order was delivered on 12 June and the first concerns were raised with us on 13 July. Once contacted, we worked with you to review the issues raised and offered replacement parts where appropriate.
We’re sorry that you feel the service provided did not meet your expectations. Your concerns have been escalated and will be reviewed through our complaints process.
All's well that ends well
21 July 2026
Strangely enough, my experience wasn't initially great, because not all the parts were initially supplied. However, we all make mistakes and to your credit, you immediately responded to my message and arranged delivery of the missing parts which arrived today. Thank you very much for dealing with this so quickly.
26 July 2026
The shed is up! It's superb! The quality of the wood and manufacture is excellent. After construction, I think I spent more time watching the shed than the telly. Many thanks. Can't recommend highly enough.
20 July 2026
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry that your order wasn't complete on the initial delivery, but we really appreciate your understanding. As you said, mistakes can happen, and we're pleased we were able to put things right quickly and get the missing parts to you without delay.
Thank you again for your patience and your kind words. We hope you enjoy your building for many years to come.
Total waste of a company
I have given this company 1 star as that is the lowest that I was able to give if I could I would have given minis 5.
This company are a joke (not a funny one) got a delivery date and a tracking number to track my order. On the day of delivery the tracker was showing that my order was to be delivered between 14.00 and 1600 then it was 17.15 -18.15. Then at 18.30 it changed to 19.30. It is now 21.30 and it still has not been delivered. According to the tracker my delivery is 25miles away from my house.
So what is the point in given delivery days and times when this company do no stick to them.
I have taken the day off work to receive my delivery waste of time.
I will never deal with this company every again. Totally waste of my days holiday.
21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Hello,
Thank you for your review, and we're sorry to hear about your experience.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding. When we initially searched for your order, we were unable to locate it as it had been placed under different contact details, including a different name, telephone number and email address to those provided in your enquiry.
Having now located the order, we can see that your delivery was unfortunately delayed as the driver reached the end of their permitted driving hours whilst completing a two-day Scotland route. We appreciate how disappointing it was to see the estimated delivery time continue to change throughout the day, and we're sorry for the frustration and inconvenience this caused, particularly as you had taken time off work to receive your order.
We can confirm that your order was delivered the following day. Whilst this does not make up for the inconvenience caused, we do sincerely apologise for your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Brilliant service, exceptional building.
Right from the start, this has been a dream.
Help with layout, building options, delivery timelines. No stone left unturned.
Even when something was missing on the delivery truck, it arrived the very next day.
We built our building on our own, and the support we received was second to none.
The building is rock solid and the envy of all the neighbours!
We only wish we'd gone bigger!!!
31 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Shire Garden Buildings
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're really pleased to hear everything went smoothly from the initial planning through to the build. It's great to know the team were able to help with any questions along the way and quickly resolve the missing item after delivery.
It's especially nice to hear how happy you are with the finished building. We had a smile at your comment about wishing you'd gone bigger – it's something we hear quite often! We hope you enjoy it for many years to come, and thank you again for choosing us.
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