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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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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


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  1. #58 of 66 best companies in Garden building supplier
  2. #29 of 31 best companies in Fence Supply Shop
  3. #163 of 189 best companies in Garden centre

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

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ordering was easy

ordering was easy, I was kept informed every step of the way, arrived on time. shed was easy to put up (about 12hrs but I am 76 and the hottest day in June)The only problem were a few minor bits missing, 3 X 70mm screws, the padlock and the name plate. No big deal I had screws and padlock in the garage.

24 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a shed which stated 5 working…

Ordered a shed which stated 5 working days delivery (17 June). Just got a text to say it wont be ready until 27th July

Would have ordered elsewhere if the delivery times were truthful on the website

No emails from the company just a text from forest - the delivery company

UPDATE : Recieved text stating a day and time for delivery - didn't turn up. No communication to say there's a problem. Having to chase up delivery issues myself

12 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Hi Richard,
We're sorry for the disappointment caused by the delay to your order.

Having reviewed the email you sent after your review, we can see that you contacted us after receiving notification from the supplier regarding the revised lead time. We appreciate that the updated date was later than originally anticipated and understand your frustration.

Unfortunately, from time to time, lead times can change due to manufacturing or operational factors outside of our control.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback.

Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an 8x6 Shed delivered earlier in…

I had an 8x6 Shed delivered earlier in the month by Chris & Mark, both absolut Gentleman and provided all the information we needed for self build. I couldnt fault them, Chris was extremely informative and provided lots of options if anything was missing/wrong. I'm really happy and feel reassured about our new shed

9 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Two very nice men James and Darren delivered my shed this morning, they were very helpful and great Ambassadors for the company. The shed was good quality for the money we paid and can't wait to build it.

15 June 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Dont buy

Ordered my forest beckwood 15ft x 10ft shed at a price of over £1500 have now installed it.To say im dissapointed is an understatement.
The quality of manufacture is appalling ,
.shiplap cladding not fitting
.very poor modular panels not fitting to each other very poor edges shiplap not squared off
. twisted ,bent and broken battens
gaps and splits in shiplap
. sagging /bent roof supports
extremely poor manufacture process
square ends on battens when angled cut is required nails not connecting with anything
. final edges not finished to ensure a good fit
. Had our first heavy downpour today and water ingress in several places due to shiplap not fitting properly at factory.
I am going to pay and make adjustments in order to stop water ingress at my cost.
Would i buy another forest shed NO
Would i buy from Buy Sheds Direct NO
Would i recommend you buy from either NO.
A lot of money spent on a very poor product.

22 June 2026
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Reply from BuyShedsDirect

Hi Barry,
We're sorry to read of your disappointment and appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback.

We would like the opportunity to investigate the concerns you've raised, however we have been unable to identify your order from the information provided. We have therefore contacted you directly to request further details so that we can locate the order and review the issues with the supplier.

We look forward to hearing from you and working towards a resolution.

Kind Regards,
The Buy Sheds Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

8x6 shed purchase review

Can’t really fault my purchase or experience, ordering process was easy, shed was delivered on the day arranged. Driver was excellent and drove to the alley at the back of my property and we unloaded it together.

On assembly I found that a few roof fascia’s were missing, I contacted the customer service who apologised and ordered the fascia for me, she explained it’d take a week to get them to me. However, they arrived today, after just 5 days.

Shed is as expected and reasonable quality for the money.

Overall I’m more than happy with both the product and the customer service.

5 June 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My honest option

How I have the shed up and finished I can give a honest review
Price is great ordering is easy
Delivery is excellent the driver Roy T went the extra mile ,reversed on the drive unloaded it and gave me some useful tips on erecting the shed .
The erecting of the shed had some issue I found that more information on how and where to stick the Forest badge then for things like the fitting the roof ,I found out from u-tube . I left the shed standing against the garage whilst I finished the fence behind where the shed was going and when I went to pre-paint the panels the ferrous nails holding the ship lap to the frame had gone brown leaving brown marks around the nail hole easily fixed with a extra dollop of Duckback . But really Forest a shed quarantined for 25 years held together with ferrous nails ?
After fitting the roof undid the felt marks down the middle and a hole .Lucky for me the brother-in-law who was helping me had reflected his shed last year and had some over ,so with the supplied felt and the second hand felt made 3 strips across the roof .
So overall not over impressed ,valve for money OK but you get what you pay for

25 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From initial ordering to delivery…

From initial ordering to delivery everything was perfect. I was informed every step of the way about my order and the driver Nathan arrived on time and was helpful and friendly. The shed looks sturdy. I would recommend every time.

16 June 2026

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