Best Summer Houses Retailers

As voted for by WhatShed

WhatShed analysed over 928 summer houses from 36 brands sold by 12 retailers. Using our impartial Expert Score we worked out which brands made the best summer houses and which retailers sold them for the best prices. We then looked at the online reputation of the retailers over the last 12 months and combined that with the industry reputation of the retailer. We then ranked the 7 best in order of what will give you the best quality and value for money summer house.

Name
Experts Score
Key Features
Visit Site
1
TigerSheds Active
  • Strengths: Provides a solid core range of summer houses built to a high standard. The analysis found no substandard materials, ensuring top-notch quality throughout their range.
  • Visit for: High-quality summer houses that consistently meet rigorous standards.
2
Buy Sheds Direct
  • Strengths: Offers a large selection of summer houses, one of the largest available online, and also functions as a manufacturer under the name Forest Garden. Renowned for its fantastic customer service reputation.
  • Visit for: A diverse array of summer houses with reliable customer support, directly from the manufacturer.
3
Shed Store
  • Strengths: As it is owned by the same company as Buy Sheds Direct, it shares a similar range of products and the same high level of customer service. Sometimes, pricing variations between the two might provide an advantage.
  • Visit for: Comparing options and possibly finding different pricing for similar quality summer houses as offered by Buy Sheds Direct.
4
Sheds
  • Strengths: Features a large selection of summer houses, including some exclusive designs. Known for very competitive pricing.
  • Potential Drawback: Customer service is often managed through manufacturers, which can result in inconsistent responses.
  • Visit for: Exclusive and competitively priced summer houses, keeping in mind potential customer service limitations.
  • Very competitive on price. 
5
Waltons
  • Strengths: Though offering a smaller range, all products are manufactured directly by Waltons, not resold, ensuring control over material quality. Often provides the lowest prices for its products.
  • Visit for: Directly manufactured summer houses at competitive prices, especially if you value cost-effectiveness and material quality.
6
BillyOh
  • Strengths: Known for its popularity and attractive summer house designs.
  • Potential Drawback: The cheaper models use materials that are considered basic, and the online reputation concerning material quality at the lower end is mixed.
  • Visit for: Budget-friendly options, while carefully considering the long-term durability and material quality.
7
Garden Buildings Direct
  • Strengths: Owned by the same company as BillyOh, offering a similar selection and experiencing similar customer feedback regarding quality.
  • Visit for: Additional choices if considering BillyOh, useful for comparison shopping, particularly for those on a tighter budget.