For this post, I have put together a collection of the best plastic sheds currently available. See all my top picks for garden storage best buys.
Our Top Picks
- Best Deck Box (Very Small Storage Shed): Keter Store It Out Max
- Best Small Plastic Shed: Keter Manor
- Best Wood Effect Plastic Shed: Keter Scala
- Best Medium Sized Plastic Shed: Lifetime Heavy Duty
- Best Large Plastic Shed: Keter Factor
- Best Extra Large Plastic Shed: Duramax Woodbridge II
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These are today’s top deals and bestsellers for plastic sheds.
Plastic sheds provide many benefits over the alternatives of wood, metal and vinyl sheds. These include cost, durability, portability, functionality and many more. I explore these further in this article, along with any drawbacks that you should consider.
Plastic sheds come in a huge variety of designs and sizes and from a range of brands.
Whatever your needs and budget, in this article I’ll guide you through deciding what plastic shed is your best choice.
We’ve selected the plastic sheds that receive the most enthusiastic reviews.
So here is my list of the the best plastic sheds.
Keter Store It Out Max
145.5 x 82 x 125 cm (L x H x W)
- Recommend choice if you’re looking for a durable, small storage plastic shed.
- Handily has a front and top opening for convenience.
- 1,200 litre capacity so it’s ideal for garden tools and x2 240 L wheelie bins.
- Steel reinforcement and fade-free means no maintenance!
- Heavy-duty floor with main door bolt and secondary foot bolt for secure closure.
- Number 1 bestseller in deck boxes with outstanding reviews.
- 74% of 10,482 buyers give this 5 stars out of 5.
Keter Manor Outdoor Shed
Sizes available: 3,8m3, 4 x 3 Ft (pictured)
- Small, excellent value for money shed with superb buyer feedback.
- Made from durable, double-walled plastic panelling.
- Features include heavy-duty floor panel, padlock hasp, ventilation ducts.
- Perfect for storing garden equipment, DIY tools and BBQ.
- Excellent reviews. It’s rare to find a shed with so much positive feedack.
- From 1,660 purchases 76% give it 5 stars out of 5.
Keter Scala Outdoor Plastic Garden Storage Shed
Sizes available: 6 x 5 ft & 6 x 8 ft.
- Attractive, well reviewed with brown wood effect.
- Double doors, two fixed windows, lockable, good ventilation.
- Brand: Keter
- Great reviews. From 527 purchases the average review is 4.3 with 65% giving it 5 stars out of 5.
Lifetime Heavy Duty Plastic Shed
Sizes available: 7 x 7 ft (pictured), 7 x 9.5 ft, 8 x 12.5 ft, 8 x 15 ft, 11 x 21 ft
- Brilliantly reviewed, heavy duty great all round shed from reputable brand.
- Features include: integral floor, two screened vents, small skylight, two opening windows, double doors with lockable latches.
- The UV-resistant high-density polyethylene plastic prevents fading
- Very stable through use of heavy duty steel wall enforcement.
- Colour: Beige. Also available in ‘Rough Cut’ which is grey and provides a rustic wooden appearance.
- Brand: Lifetime
- Fantastic reviews. From 573 reviews it scores an average of 4.5 out of 5.
- 72% of buyers give this 5 stars.
Keter Factor Outdoor Plastic Garden Storage Shed
Sizes available: 8 x 6 ft (featured), 4 x 6, 6 x 3, 6 x 6.
- Good looking wood effect shed with brilliant reviews.
- Features include steel reinforcement, UV-protected polycarbonate panels will not rot or discolour.
- Includes skylight, side window, two integral shelves, double doors and there is a lockable option.
- Fantastic buyer feedback. From 681 ratings this scores an average 4.5 out of 5.
- 71% of reviews give this 5 stars.
Duramax Woodbridge II 10.5 x 8 Plus
Sizes available: 10.5 x 8 ft
- From Duramax’s Premier Series there are a range of other sizes available.
- This is a large solid performer with a number of strong features.
- Large storage room for furniture etc, reinforced steel so good for hanging heavy tools and wind protection, three windows, two large doors with lockable handles.
- No shed base so would need a raised wooden floor or concrete base.
- Large size means it can also be used an extra room, summer house, activity room or store a hot tub.
- Colours available: Dark Grey / Adobe and Brown / Ivory.
- Very good reviews. From 687 this scores an average of 4.2 out of 5.
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Benefits of a Plastic Shed
Over years the popularity of plastic sheds, versus metal and wood ones, have increased greatly.
Maintenance-Free
Compared to other sheds, plastic sheds require very little or no maintenance.
This is usually the top reason why consumers go for plastic ones.
Metal and wooden sheds are prone to a mix of corrosion, rot and warping.
You don’t even need to paint them like wooden alternatives to protect from pest, rust, and extreme weather conditions.
All you need to do is simply wash them with a domestic pressure washer.
Extremely Durable
In the early days of plastic sheds they were made from whatever PVC technologies were available at the time.
Over time plastics have improved greatly and combined with a number of big brands entering the fray (including Keter, Duramax, Lifetime and others) most plastic sheds are now constructed from advanced polypropylene.
Simple Set Up
Putting together a plastic shed does not require any specialist building knowledge or tools.
This is not the case with many wooden sheds.
In contrast plastic sheds come in parts that are easy to put together. Some use screws and fasteners, others simply snap into place.
And as they are much lighter than metal or wood they require less manpower to put together.
Portability
Due to their lightness of materials and simple construction, plastic sheds can be disassembled easily and quickly and moved into another location. Try doing this with a wooden shed!
Cost
As well as the maintenance costs (and time) being lower, the purchase price of plastic sheds is much lower than wooden or metal alternatives.
Design Choices
Due to the more flexible construction properties of plastic there are more options for designs.
- If you have peculiar shaped areas you can often find plastic designed dimensions to fit.
- Many modular units are also available that can be added to over time.
- Design features like windows, gutters and skylights are possible.
Functionality
Plastic sheds are more water and weatherproof and because they do not hold heat in as much they can also offer functions as kids play areas or even offices.
Or you can use them to store plant food and fertiliser in the summer and spring or even plants during the colder winter months.
Disadvantages Of a Plastic Shed
Here are some of the drawbacks of plastic sheds. These don’t necessarily apply to all of them and some will be less of an issue for many.
Security
This is one of the biggest concerns. You should think about how much force is needed to break in. Many brands do combat these successfully and you can lessen any risk by going for a reputable brand.
Strength
Again, this applies to cheaper or much smaller plastic sheds but you should be aware that some plastic sheds do suffer from poor wind protection.
Any shed, including plastic ones, should also be anchored to the ground depending on their exposure to high winds.
Extreme Temperatures
Some plastic sheds are susceptible to extreme temperatures. Many brands are getting much better with this.
Common Plastic Shed FAQs
For lots of reasons but generally a mix of cost, durability, portability, functionality and many more factors.
Whether you are building a plastic shed from panels, or a metal or wood one, it needs to be sitting on a level surface if you want all the panels to fit correctly.
It wouldn’t be a good idea to simply use level ground as you’ll have problems with moisture and rodents. You may well also find that the shed will sink unevenly into the ground making it difficult to use.
They are man made plastics used in the composition of plastic sheds and stand for Polyvinyl Chloride and High-Density Polyethylene.
Best Plastic Shed Brands in the UK
- Keter
- Suncast
- Lifetime
- Duramax
- Palram
- Grosfillex
Best Websites to Buy Plastic Sheds
I’ve linked to Amazon above as they often have excellent stock and you get to see customer feedback. I also recommend checking out the following:
I hope this list of the best plastic sheds was helpful.
If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Dominic
