Plastic sheds are becoming very popular due to their durability, ease of assembly, and weatherproof construction. Plastic sheds are a cost effective solution to garden storage with the huge advantage that they require virtually no maintenance.
Plastic sheds are sturdy, long-lasting and waterproof allowing you to keep your garden tools, furniture, mower and bikes safe and dry, whatever the weather. In our shed reviews, we consider usage and practicality, weather and UV resistance, ease of assembly, plus we highlight anything we’re not so keen on.
Here we review some of the best plastic garden sheds available from top manufacturers, including Keter, Lifetime, Duramax and BillyOh:
Keter Store-It Out Max Outdoor Plastic Garden Storage Shed – 4.8 x 2.7 ft
Our Rating: 4/5
- RRP: £189.90
- Dimensions: Height 125cm, Width 82cm, Depth 146cm
- Easy, two person assembly
- Piston-assisted lid and 2 wide opening doors
- Virtually maintenance free
- Weather & UV-resistant (doesn’t fade)
- 1200 litre capacity
- Complete with heavy-duty floor
We like:
This is a great outdoor storage shed that is solid, weatherproof and stable. The 1200 litres of storage capacity provides enough space for a BBQ and folded lawn furniture or a couple of kids bikes (or lots of garden toys). It’s too small for use as a bike shed for adult bikes though.
Access is via the lid on top or from two wide opening doors on the front, which makes it easy to get your gear in and out.
Assembly is more or less straightforward if you’re used to assembling flat-packed furniture. Keter suggest that two people are needed to put it together, but besides carrying the box in, you can probably assemble it on your own. An electric screwdriver/drill will be a great help.
The Keter Store-It Out shed is just the job to store the lawn mower, a child’s bike, and other garden clutter.
We’re not so keen on:
The assembly instructions could be clearer.
Despite the fact you can secure the box with a padlock, it wouldn’t take much to break into it.
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Keter Manor Small Plastic Shed – 4 x 3 ft
Our Rating: 4/5
- RRP: £299.00
- Dimensions: Height 196cm, Width 129cm, Depth 103cm
- Ventilation panels provide airflow
- Built-in floor keeps items off the ground
- Lockable single door
- Easy assembly, using common household tools
- Weatherproof construction
We like:
The Keter Manor is an attractive, small plastic shed that will fit conveniently into a narrow space, for example between your property and the fence. The shed’s plastic wall panels are textured to look like wood, but unlike wood they won’t rot or decay. Keter also say that the shed won’t fade over time and maintenance just involves the occasional hose down and a wipe clean.
The 4×3 ft Manor is ideal for storing a lawn mower and garden tools, but not much else. If the narrow width fits your needs but you need more space for storing bikes, for example, Keter make the same model in a 4×6 ft version.
The Keter Manor features weather-resistant, double-wall resin construction and a floor panel to keep your stored items up off the ground. The built-in ventilation above the door provides ample airflow and a bolt mounted on the door is lockable (with the purchase of a separate padlock).
Assembly of the shed is straightforward, but you do need to take care to follow the instructions. To give yourself the best chance of a sturdy end result, we recommend constructing a level wooden or concrete base as a foundation. It’s also important that you make sure each piece is firmly in place before you progress to the next step. For instance, you must ensure the wall panels are fully inserted in the frame before you insert the screws. A final tip is to ensure you line up the locking bolt properly before fixing it in place.
As with all Keter sheds, the Manor 4×3 is designed for 100% recyclability and made from post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics.
The Keter Manor 4×3 is an affordable plastic shed that makes a neat storage solution for small spaces.
We’re not so keen on:
The shed makes use of lots of self-tapping screws and some people have found these hard to insert without first making a pilot hole. You’ll save a lot of time and energy if you use a powerful electric screwdriver.
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Keter Factor Outdoor Plastic Garden Storage Shed – 6 x 6 ft
Our Rating: 4.5/5
- RRP: £705.00
- Dimensions: Height 208cm, Width 178cm, Depth 198cm
- Easy, two person assembly
- Virtually maintenance free
- Weather & UV-resistant (doesn’t fade)
- Injection-molding technology
- Complete with flooring, window & skylight
We like:
Keter is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of plastic garden sheds; they offer high quality products that are practical, affordable and low maintenance. The Keter Factor 6×6 ft shed offers the benefits associated with a resin construction – virtually maintenance-free, and both weather resistant and UV-stabilised, which means that it will not fade over time.
The interlocking construction and the integrated floor will keep both wet weather and pests out, whilst the double door opening, window and integral skylight allow some natural light in.
The Keter Factor shed is reasonably straightforward to assemble with 2 people, and if you have a firm, level base prepared, it should take less than 2 hours to put together. A tip to ease assembly is to apply some spray lubricant such as WD40 to the joins of the interlocking sections to help them slide together.
We’re not so keen on:
The door lock is insubstantial so you may feel the need to add a second hasp.
Check the shed panels on delivery for any warping, as the shed will be difficult to assemble and won’t sit square if the walls aren’t straight.
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Duramax V2 Large Vinyl Garden Shed – 10 x 8 ft
Our Rating: 4/5
- RRP: £849.00
- Dimensions: Height 231cm, Width 319cm, Depth 239cm
- Straightforward self-assembly
- Maintenance free
- Won’t rust, rot, dent or mildew & never needs painting
- Weather & UV-resistant (doesn’t fade)
- Wide double door opening
- Fire retardant, durable vinyl construction
- 15 year limited warranty
We like:
The Duramax V2 storage shed has a sturdy construction using a metal frame to support PVC panels. The combination of steel and plastic results in a solid structure that gives the impression it will provide many years of service and provide a reasonably safe and secure storage space. Indeed, the shed comes with Duramax’s 15 year warranty. Manufactured from PVC vinyl, it won’t fade or deteriorate over time making it virtually maintenance free. Small windows either side of the door and in the side panels let light in without compromising security.
Assembly is straightforward, but as with all sheds you need to make sure you start with a firm, level base. All parts are pre-cut, drilled and numbered for ease of assembly and the flat-pack kit includes all necessary hardware as well as illustrated instructions. With 2 people you should have the shed built in 3-4 hours. Keep in mind though that the Duramax doesn’t come with an integrated base or floor, so if you don’t have a suitable base already, you’ll need to purchase the steel foundation kit. You could alternatively construct a timber foundation, but this will require maintenance.
The Duramax 10 foot wide format is ideal as an extra storage space for most gardens or large patios, and its steel frame construction makes it a notch up in terms of sturdiness compared to other plastic sheds.
We’re not so keen on:
The lack of an integrated base means we can’t give the Duramax shed five stars.
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BillyOh Retford Premium Woodgrain Pent Plastic Garden Shed – 4 x 8 ft
Our Rating: 4/5
- RRP: £489.00
- Dimensions: Height 185cm, Width 121cm, Depth 240cm
- Easy, two person, assembly
- Maintenance free
- Generous door opening; great for bike storage
- Weather and UV resistant
- High quality vinyl cladding
- Long lasting, galvanized and pre-painted internal steel frame
- Foundation kit included
- 15 year limited warranty
We like:
The BillyOh Retford plastic shed is constructed from high-quality vinyl panels fitted around a hot-dipped, galvanised steel frame making the shed corrosion resistant and maintenance free. The resin is UV resistant so will not fade over time and the shed is weather proof so your bikes, mower and garden tools are safe from the elements.
Assembly instructions are clear and assuming you have a firm, level base prepared and a helping hand to hold the panels at the start, this plastic shed can be built in a couple of hours. Given the pent shed design, an excellent feature is the option to be able to fit the door to either end of the shed depending on its position in the garden.
The door comes pre-assembled and hooks onto hinge pins which are ready mounted onto the door jambs. The shed also comes with a steel foundation kit, which can either be filled with concrete or fitted with wooden panels for flooring.
At 4 x 8 foot, this plastic shed is an ideal storage solution for a narrower garden, or as a bike shed. With the pent design, the shed looks great positioned against a wall.
We’re not so keen on:
It’s a shame that no floor material supplied to fit the included foundation kit.
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Plastic Sheds FAQs
A plastic shed is durable, easy to assemble and maintain, and therefore offers a great alternative to a wooden or metal shed. Most plastic sheds are made from thermoplastic polycarbonate which is a tough, lightweight and weather resistant material that requires very little maintenance. In fact, one of the big advantages is how durable they are – plastic sheds are designed to last for many years. If it needs a clean you can spray it down with the garden hose or give it a once over with a sponge and a bucket of warm water. Plastic sheds are also easier to assemble and install than wooden sheds. Some models just require the panels to be snapped together. Other more sturdy models are built around a metal frame to add support.