Built above the rest.
How the Beast range compares with the heavy-duty sheds people weigh it against. Every competitor figure was read on their own pages on 3 November 2026.
Drawn to scale, side by side.
Each block is the end of one framing timber, all at the same scale. Cladding: Beast about 20 mm, BillyOh HD 15 mm, Tiger heavy duty and Forest Beckwood 12 mm.
Beast against five other shed makers.
| Shed | Framing | Cladding | Floor | Who fits it | When | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beast ShedsBeast range | 75×50 mm (3×2 inch), tanalised CLS | 25 mm shiplap, planed to about 20 mm | Beast floor, free on every shed; on film it took a 2.5-tonne forklift | Our own crew, free in England and Wales | On the delivery visit | 10-year anti-rot |
| TigerHeavy duty | 58×44 mm | 12 mm | Not stated on the pages read | Paid installation, listed postcodes only | A separate visit, up to 10 working days after delivery | 20 years |
| BillyOhHD | 27×44 mm | 15 mm | Not stated on the pages read | No installation service | Not offered | 10 years |
| ForestBeckwood | 28×28 mm | 12 mm | Not stated on the pages read | Installed 8×6 costs £1,026.99 against £576.99 delivered | Not stated | 25-year anti-rot |
| Waltons | Not on the pages read | Not on the pages read | Not stated on the pages read | Paid, £269.99 on a 6×4 Woodsman | A 6 to 8 week lead time for installation | 10-year anti-rot (15 on Woodsman) |
| PowerOriginal / Premium | 44×28 mm Original, 58×44 mm Premium | Not on the pages read | Not stated on the pages read | None; an installer directory of firms “not affiliated” with Power | Delivery in 3 to 5 working days, kerbside | 10 years (20 on Premium) |
Sources, read 3 November 2026: tigersheds.com heavy-duty shed and installation pages; billyoh.com shed category FAQ; Shedstore's Forest Beckwood 8×6 product page and specification table; forestgarden.co.uk 4Life Apex 8×6; waltons.co.uk Woodsman shed and installation service; powersheds.com, its delivery page and installer directory; beastsheds.co.uk Beast, Classic, Tanalised and guarantee pages. Planed timber sizes are nominal, because planing takes a little off.
How a Beast goes together.
Photos from our factory guides and customers' sheds.
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The framing around a doorway -
Ledged and braced door backs -
Floor runners sitting on bearers -
A Beast floor laid on its base -
The underside of a roof -
Framing and windows from inside -
A reinforced door, open -
A door after a failed break-in attempt
What fitted means here.
- The crew who deliver your shed build it, on the same visit.
- They are our own fitters, not a third party.
- Fitting is free in England and Wales. In Scotland there is a fitting charge, quoted before you pay.
- Your base needs to be ready: concrete or paving, firm, square and level.
Questions, answered.
Help & guidesStill stuck? Call us on 0800 170 1434 and talk to the team that builds your shed.
Do I need planning permission?
Usually not. Most garden sheds fall under permitted development, but within 2 m of a boundary the building must be no taller than 2.5 m. The builder shows your ridge height as you design and flags it if you go over. Listed buildings and conservation areas have stricter rules, so check with your council.
What base does my shed need?
A firm, level base at least the size of the shed's footprint: concrete, paving slabs or a timber frame. The size step shows the exact base size for your build.
How long does it take?
Every shed is made to order in Coleshill. You'll see the earliest fitting week for your postcode before you pay.
When do I pay?
Orders over £1,000 take a 50% deposit before we make your shed. The balance is paid on the day it's fitted, by card or cash.
Can I change my build after ordering?
Yes, until it goes into production. We check every design before it's made and will call you if anything won't work.
Do you deliver and fit in Scotland?
Yes. Delivery and fitting are free in England and Wales; a fitting charge applies in Scotland. Enter your postcode to see the cost.
Can I have a size that isn't listed?
Yes. Choose "Custom" to set any size from 4×4 to 30×14 ft, or call us about bigger bespoke builds.