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Brighton and Local Cycling: A Guide for Cyclists Living in the City

Brighton is one of the better UK cities for cycling. It has a growing network of cycle infrastructure, a seafront corridor that makes for one of the most pleasant flat commutes in the country, and direct…

Bike Security and Insurance: A Complete Guide

Secure bike storage at home works in layers. A structurally sound shed with good construction resists forced entry. The SecureBar inside provides a fixed locking point for your bikes. Where your insurer requires it, a ground…

Maintaining Your Wooden Bike Shed: A Seasonal Care Guide

A timber bike shed that is checked and treated on a seasonal schedule will last significantly longer than one left to weather without attention. The upkeep required is modest once a routine is established: a couple…

Why We Source FSC-Certified Timber: What It Means for UK Forests

FSC certification means that the timber in a product has been tracked from a responsibly managed forest through every step of processing and sale. It is not a marketing badge applied at the point of manufacture….

Carbon Footprint of a Wooden Shed vs Plastic and Metal Alternatives

A well-built wooden shed outlasts a plastic or metal alternative and carries a lower environmental cost across its full life. Plastic sheds degrade faster than most buyers expect. Metal sheds corrode. Timber, correctly sourced and detailed,…

Timber bike shed with a green sedum roof in a British garden, providing secure outdoor bicycle storage and a stylish, space-saving garden feature.

Scottish Larch vs Red Cedar: Which Wood Lasts Longer?

For outdoor timber structures in the UK, both Scottish larch and western red cedar perform well without treatment. Cedar has the edge on raw durability and is the higher-quality timber of the two. Scottish larch costs…

Living Green Roofs on Bike Sheds: Benefits & How They Work

A bike shed green roof is a shallow growing medium laid over a waterproof membrane on a flat or near-flat roof. It improves insulation, absorbs rainwater, protects the roof surface beneath, and supports pollinators. For a…

Vertical Bike Storage: When Space is Tight

The Vertical Bike Shed maintains a constant 1.3m depth regardless of bike count, making it the right choice when available garden depth is limited. Width scales from 860mm to 2600mm as capacity increases. For shallow gardens,…

Slot-In Bike Sheds Explained: Easy Access Storage

The Slot-In Bike Shed uses a 2m deep plan and a galvanised steel floor rack to give each bike its own roll-in slot. No lifting, no stacking, no moving other bikes to reach the one you…

Cargo Bike Storage: Solutions for Oversized Cycles

Cargo bikes need 2.5 to 3 metre deep storage to accommodate extended frames, child seats, and panniers. Standard 2 metre bike sheds cannot fit cargo bikes’ length. Purpose-built cargo bike sheds offer 2.5 metre or 3…

The Eco-Friendly Bike Shed: Why Sustainable Timber Matters

Eco-friendly bike sheds use FSC-certified timber from responsibly managed forests, store carbon rather than emit it, and last 20+ years with proper maintenance. Unlike plastic sheds made from fossil fuels, timber sheds are biodegradable, repairable, and…

Complete Guide to Choosing a Bike Shed

Choosing a bike shed means balancing security, weather protection, and space efficiency. The right shed protects bikes from theft and the elements while fitting your garden layout and budget. This guide covers materials, sizing, security features,…

How To Hang Your Bike In A Shed

If you’re low on space, you might have considered storing your bike – or bikes – vertically in your garden shed. However, sometimes, storing your bike vertically is not as easy as it looks. Keep reading…

What Is the Best Material to Use for a Bike Shed?

Quality wooden bike sheds offer the best balance for most UK homeowners. FSC-certified timber provides a 15 to 20 year lifespan with natural aesthetics suited to residential gardens, whilst Corten steel delivers metal-grade security with contemporary…

Could Vertical Cycle Storage be the best Cycle Storage?

If you’re looking to store your bike – or bikes – vertically in a garden shed, there are a few things you might want to consider. It may not be as easy as buying a bike…

How big should a bike shed be?

The right bike shed size depends on bike count, bike types, and available garden dimensions. A 2-bike shed needs 1.3 to 1.8 square metres. A 4-bike shed needs 2.3 to 2.34 square metres. Four designs cover…

Shed Base Ideas – Build Your Own Bike Shed Base

Once you’ve chosen the right bike shed for your space, the next step is preparing a solid, level base for it to sit on. A well-built base keeps the shed stable, protects your bikes from damp…

London Bike Sheds (not just Brighton Bike Sheds)

Over the 15 years we have been trading we’ve installed many more bike and bin storage units in London than in Brighton. With London just up the road we can deliver and install efficiently across all…

Add greenery to your garden – with a living roof bike store

Living roofs are an increasingly popular feature of new buildings. They appear on homes, offices and public buildings. We’ve even spotted them on top of bus stops near our workshop in East Sussex! But they don’t…

Customise your outdoor bike storage with Brighton Bike Sheds

In terms of bike shed customisation, Brighton Bike Sheds offer an unrivalled range of bike storage ideas. We understand that no two homes, gardens or customers are the same. You can start by browsing our many…

What are the best bike sheds for multi-bike storage?

Are you a passionate cyclist with a bike for every occasion? Or part of a family with bikes for your growing children? Either way, it can feel like bikes are taking over your home—especially if you’re…

Shed maintenance tips

Our Top Bike Shed Maintenance Tips Each Brighton Bike Shed is made to cope with everything the British weather can throw at it. And with a little maintenance it will last for many years. Here are…

How bike sheds benefit the environment

Environmentally Friendly Bike Sheds Most of us understand the need to protect the planet we live on, and the plants and animals we share it with, not to mention our fellow humans. Reducing our consumption and…

The best time of year to buy a bike shed

There’s no right or wrong time to buy a bike shed. We’re open for business, building and installing sheds 52 weeks of the year. But there are a few things you might want to consider in…

Storing your bike in a shed in the summer vs the winter

A bike shed is a great way to protect your bikes from the elements, come rain or shine. But we would recommend you don’t just put your bikes away and forget about them. Here are a…

Ten top tips for cycling to work or school

Cycling can be a fantastic way to do your regular commute, whether it’s riding to your place of work or dropping the kids off at school. It gets you moving so is a more healthy and…

Keep your garden looking great with wheelie bin storage

Sometimes, there is nothing worse in your garden than your wheelie bins. We get it; they are an eyesore and can ruin the look of your garden. Plenty of flimsy outdoor bin storage units exist on…

What to do if your garden shed needs more storage

You may be in a position where your garden shed needs more storage than you currently have, but how easy is it to increase the storage capacity of your shed? And if you can’t do that,…

A complete guide to installing a bike shed

After you’ve purchased your bike shed, you have two main options: a delivery and installation service, or a self-assembly installation. The method you choose to install your bike shed is entirely dependent on you, and there…

How to store logs

Storing logs in the UK can be a challenge; we get a lot of rain and stormy weather, which can damage logs so that they become unusable. Keeping your logs dry and fireplace-ready can be difficult,…

The best way to store your food deliveries – the Veg Box Shed

If you are getting food box deliveries, you may struggle to keep them safe and secure, or cool and fresh for the period between delivery and bringing them inside. We have a storage solution that is…

The most sustainable options for your garden shed

When you are selecting your garden bike shed, you have several different options available to you in terms of material, features and add-ons, design, and more. So it can be difficult to choose the most eco-friendly…

Keeping your bike secure- the security features your bike shed needs

Thieves will always target our beloved bikes. As we continue to prioritise innovative bike security to reduce theft we encourage you to do the same. On average 77,313 (England & Wales) bicycles are stolen. 43% of…

Which bike shed is best for my bike?

If you’ve stumbled across our collection of bike sheds and are looking for some extra guidance on our wooden bike sheds, or our newest, most secure metal bike shed, you’re in the right place. We’ll cover…

What is the best cladding for your bike shed?

When it comes to cladding your shed, there are various options for you to choose from, each offering its own set of benefits. While there are numerous options, there are some options that are better than…

The best storage solutions for your garden

Sheds are a fantastic mode of storage for your garden. They allow you to keep the things you need in the garden whilst not compromising on your space inside the home. However, many gardens cannot…

How to secure your bike in a shed

Bike security is vital when you are selecting your bike shed. Sheds should be safe and secure, and it should be easy to secure your bike in a shed. The best way to secure your bike…

Can I assemble my own shed? Of course you can!

We deliver, and you assemble Above all, the process of installation is satisfying! With some DIY ambition, a few hours, a handful of tools, and a solid, level base to build on, anyone can construct a…

Build-a-Shed: A guide to our online configurator

Fed-up with trawling the internet for the perfect bike shed? When it comes to storing and protecting your beloved bicycles, finding the right shed that meets all your requirements can be a challenging task..

Top ten things to consider when buying a bike shed

So you’re on the hunt for somewhere to stash your bike, right? Whether you’re a hardcore pedal pusher or just cruising around for the fun of it, having a bike shed is a game-changer, especially for…

Preserving and protecting our forests

As a business, we care a lot about our environmental impact. That’s why our timber is FSC and PEFC certified. But what does that mean? The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement…

Biodiversity Net Gain

The world’s species are disappearing at an alarming rate and rapid biodiversity loss, caused by human-induced climate change, pollution and habitat destruction, is damaging pollination and food production. Abundant plants and animals in the UK have…

Bike Storage for the British weather

Resistant Bike Sheds Brighton Bike Sheds are built to last. Just try standing on top of one to find out how solid they are! We should know because we have to stand on top of each…

Pedaling into the new year..

Happy New Year to all of our customers and followers We hope you all had a very merry Christmas! The team here at BBS is back in the workshop and already sending out the first sheds…

Bay in the way?

Similar dimensions… Ever noticed how the gardens of many terraced houses have very similar dimensions? That 1.5 metre gap between the front garden wall and the bay window, and the 0.9 metre space from the neighbouring…

We offer a bespoke service that allows all bike sheds and bin stores to cater for any requirement.

Crafting the perfect bespoke bike shed

In our workshop, we don’t just build bike sheds; we craft sleek storage solutions to tidy up your home and garden. Sure, our standard range covers the basics – a space to slot, hang or stack your bikes..

Preventing Bike Rust – Prevent Bike Rust In Your Bike Shed

Something that often puts people off keeping their bikes in a shed is the fear that their bikes may be damaged by rust. It’s a valid concern, because unlike your centrally-heated home, a bike shed is…