Purchasing second hand sheds are a good way of saving cash just so long as you know what you should be looking for. Like anything you buy used if it's a van or an electric item you need to consider specific things before parting with your hard earned cash. In this post I am going to help you make the correct call when buying a used hand shed.
Accessibility
Ok so you have found a shed you like but prior to buying it you want to make sure you can
1. Fit it in your garden or yard
2. Easily take it away from its current location
3. Disassemble the shed if required
4. Plastic or metal sheds are straightforward to disassemble however wooden sheds are not so simple and might need to be moved totally built.
The Cost of Shifting the Shed
So the shed will accommodate in the space you've planned for it but you have to move it yourself, at what cost?
1. Do you have a van to move it, have you someone who has or do you need to hire a truck?
2. Do you need to disassemble the shed; are you going to have to buy some tools to do this?
3. Are you going to be in a position to move it yourself or do you need to get some employed help?
The State of the Shed
Depending on the age of the shed may affect what you pay for it, some might require repairs. This may cost if you are unable to repair the shed yourself or need to buy extra tools to fix the shed. Wooden sheds may need woodworking skills to repair it. There are services available to renovate second hand sheds, discover the value of this before considering your purchase.
Total Price
Likelihood is you are looking at buying a second hand shed to save a little bit of cash. However adding up the price of moving it, disassembling it and reassembling it in addition to fixing any problems and the tools required for all this it may turn out to be a false economy. So prior to purchasing your second hand shed add up the cost of getting it back to your garden and rebuilt before purchasing and compare it with buying a new shed, then you'll know if it is a good deal or not.
Accessibility
Ok so you have found a shed you like but prior to buying it you want to make sure you can
1. Fit it in your garden or yard
2. Easily take it away from its current location
3. Disassemble the shed if required
4. Plastic or metal sheds are straightforward to disassemble however wooden sheds are not so simple and might need to be moved totally built.
The Cost of Shifting the Shed
So the shed will accommodate in the space you've planned for it but you have to move it yourself, at what cost?
1. Do you have a van to move it, have you someone who has or do you need to hire a truck?
2. Do you need to disassemble the shed; are you going to have to buy some tools to do this?
3. Are you going to be in a position to move it yourself or do you need to get some employed help?
The State of the Shed
Depending on the age of the shed may affect what you pay for it, some might require repairs. This may cost if you are unable to repair the shed yourself or need to buy extra tools to fix the shed. Wooden sheds may need woodworking skills to repair it. There are services available to renovate second hand sheds, discover the value of this before considering your purchase.
Total Price
Likelihood is you are looking at buying a second hand shed to save a little bit of cash. However adding up the price of moving it, disassembling it and reassembling it in addition to fixing any problems and the tools required for all this it may turn out to be a false economy. So prior to purchasing your second hand shed add up the cost of getting it back to your garden and rebuilt before purchasing and compare it with buying a new shed, then you'll know if it is a good deal or not.
About the Author:
Siffion Quaid has had an interest in sheds for a long while. He likes to buy cheap sheds, renovate them and sell them on. On his site are lots of articles referring to sheds and also buying second hand sheds.