Shed Repair Service and Bespoke Sheds in Kent and East Sussex
As a specialist in the repair of well-constructed sheds (as opposed to the low-cost chainstore variety), I find that a thoughtful refurbishment over total replacement saves not only money but also breathes new life into a timeworn structure.
From the beginning, I give a thorough cost-effective assessment for every project. To make sure that a repair will give your garden building extra years rather than being just a quick-fix.
My shed repair service is often less intrusive and quicker than a new shed, but also places less demands on materials and the environment - which is an aspect that I highly value.
Sometimes though, the shed may have surpassed its useful life and may just need to be replaced. When this happens, I put on my design hat and sketch out a tailor-made structure meeting all your specific requirements, which I then manufacture in my own workshop. Before delivering and assembling it in your garden.
More about Your Shed Repair Service Provider
Before you further delve into my work and approach, here's a little about me:
My name is John Coupe and I am based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Before becoming a hands-on, shed repair service provider, I was a Chartered Civil Engineer involved in the design and construction of houses, bridges, warehouses and offices. This work was mainly office based with trips to site for inspections and design team meetings.
I always wanted to be more hands-on and started my journey in that direction in 2008 when I started this website. I worked on the website on evenings and weekends and it gained more and more traffic and interest.
In 2017 I was approached to co-write the Haynes Shed Manual with the journalist Alex Johnson. Undertaking all the technical project work and writing.
The Haynes Shed Manual has now sold over 7,000 copies
Following on from the book project I started repairing sheds for friends and family. But this soon expanded to a much wider audience and I now repair over 50 sheds a year.
Your Shed in Experienced Hands
I now combine my hard-won Civil Engineering design expertise with long-held carpentry skills to enable me to offer a unique approach to shed repair and construction.
I analyse each repair situation thoroughly to identify the root cause of any deterioration. After the assessment I formulate smart, cost-efficient solutions for shed repairs or designs for new sheds.
Below are just a few of the areas where I regularly employ my skills to upgrade garden buildings and outdoor spaces:
Shed Roof Repairs: Quality over Quick Fixes
Shed roofs are the element that receives the most impact from the environment. To ensure a strong, lasting roof over your shed. I integrate quality materials like the long-lasting EPDM roofing material instead of traditional shed-roofing felt. Some times this just requires replacing the existing roofing material with something better, like EPDM. Other times it can involve reconstructing or changing the whole roof structure.
EPDM on this shed in Sevenoaks will have a long life with no leaky seams or nail holes
I changed this roof structure, near Hawkhurst, from a flat felt roof to a pitched roof with metal tile effect
roof sheets. This gave extra headroom and eliminated persistant leaks
More about the benefits of EPDM
More about installing shed feltBespoke Shed Design and Construction: Your Vision, My Craft
Most of the time I find that a repair is the best solution. However sometimes I find that the building is beyond an economic repair. At this point I can design and build you a bespoke shed design. This could be a direct replacement for the previous structure however I often make adaptations so the building will fit your needs. I then build this off-site in my own workshop and transport it to site for assembly in your garden.
A summerhouse made in my workshop
A garden shelter, in Tunbridge Wells, built to the customers requirements to enjoy the evening sun
Log cabin repairs
Scandinavian-style log cabin are not immune to delights of the variable British climate.
I can repair any damage to these lovely building to restore their original charm and functionality. Including repairing damaged or decayed logs at the base of the cabin and damage to the interlocking logs at the corners.
The complete lower section of this log cabin, near West Malling, was re-built
The decayed corners of this log cabin were replaced with new timber
Find out more about log cabin repairs
Malvern Summerhouse Roof and Cedar Roof Repairs: Keeping Your Retreat Alive
A new cedar shingle roof was installed on this Malvern Summerhouse in Sevenoaks
Find out more about Malvern Summerhouse repairs
More on cedar building repairsMoving and Lifting Sheds: Safe and Secure
Sometimes moving a shed or lifting a shed even a short distance can make a world of distance. If a shed is too close to a boundary for example it can make it difficult to repair and cause problems with roof drainage. Occasionally I need to move a shed to repair the deck structure beneath. I have the equipment and technology to move most sheds safely and efficiently with a minimum of disruption.
I moved this shed, located in Tonbridge, approx. 60cm away from the fence so that the side panel could be repaired.
It also meant guttering could be installed to prevent further water damage to the side of the shed
How does this shed repair service work?
The process for reviving your shed follows the steps below
The first step is to contact me using the contact form below. It really helps to add in as much detail of the problems that you have with your shed as possible.
Also include the name of the town or village where you are located. I mostly work within a 15-20 mile radius of Tunbridge Wells, however please still contact me if you live further afield as I do travel further for larger projects.
Dependent on the type of work that is required I can sometimes prepare a fee quotation based on your project description and photographs that you email through. More often I will need to visit to inspect the shed and we can discuss the work that you would like done. I can also make recommendations at this stage as to materials or solutions that would be appropriate.
After the site visit I will prepare a fee quotation describing the work that I propose to undertake and identify areas that are outside of the scope of the repair. The quotation will include for all materials and labour to complete the work described.
If you decide that it makes sense for you to go ahead then I can advise an indicative starting to date.
To confirm your order I require payment for 50% of the total project fee in advance. This approximates to the value of materials used on the majority of projects. I can then procure the materials needed so that they are ready for start on site.
Most shed repair projects are of short duration so once I have completed the agreed work the labour element of the payment is due.
In summary
I offer a fairly unique shed repair service which is a combination of design and practical skills that will restore your shed back to the space that you need, for whatever use you want put it to.
If you live in West Kent, East Sussex and areas South London such as Orpington, Bromley and Petts Wood please contact me using the form below.
Next step:
Now you know my background and how the shed repair service works you might like to have a look at some of the projects that I have undertaken to see if they match your requirements. Example shed repair projects
I am continually coming up with new and innovative solutions so even if you don't see exactly what you need give me a call or drop me a line.
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