Buying second hand sheds are a great way of saving money just as long as you know what you ought to be searching for. Like anything you purchase pre-loved if it is a car or an electrical item you want to think about particular things before parting with your hard-earned money. In this article I'm going to help you make the right decision when purchasing a second hand shed.
Accessibility
Ok so you have found a shed you like but before you buy it you need to be certain you can
1. Fit it in your garden or yard
2. Simply take it away from its current location
3. Disassemble the shed if needed
4. Plastic or metal sheds are simple to disassemble however wooden sheds aren't so easy and may need to be moved entirely built.
The Cost of Shifting the Shed
So the shed will slot in the space you have planned for it but you need 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 Condition of the Shed
Dependent on the age of the shed may affect what you spend on it, some might need repairs. This will cost you if you're unable to fix the shed yourself or need to buy additional tools to mend the shed. Wooden sheds may require carpentry talents to fix it. There are services available to restore 2nd hand sheds, find out the price of this before considering your purchase.
Total Price
Chances are you are taking a look at purchasing a second hand shed to save a bit of money. However adding up the cost of moving it, disassembling it and reassembling it plus fixing any problems and the tools needed for all of this it could turn out to be a false economy. So before you buy your 2nd hand shed add up the price of getting it back to your garden and reconstructed before buying and compare it to getting a new shed, then you may know if it's a good deal or not.
Accessibility
Ok so you have found a shed you like but before you buy it you need to be certain you can
1. Fit it in your garden or yard
2. Simply take it away from its current location
3. Disassemble the shed if needed
4. Plastic or metal sheds are simple to disassemble however wooden sheds aren't so easy and may need to be moved entirely built.
The Cost of Shifting the Shed
So the shed will slot in the space you have planned for it but you need 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 Condition of the Shed
Dependent on the age of the shed may affect what you spend on it, some might need repairs. This will cost you if you're unable to fix the shed yourself or need to buy additional tools to mend the shed. Wooden sheds may require carpentry talents to fix it. There are services available to restore 2nd hand sheds, find out the price of this before considering your purchase.
Total Price
Chances are you are taking a look at purchasing a second hand shed to save a bit of money. However adding up the cost of moving it, disassembling it and reassembling it plus fixing any problems and the tools needed for all of this it could turn out to be a false economy. So before you buy your 2nd hand shed add up the price of getting it back to your garden and reconstructed before buying and compare it to getting a new shed, then you may know if it's 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.