Concrete bases & fencing across Essex
Got a shed, log cabin, garden room or hot tub on order? We lay the reinforced base it stands on, and clear the old one away. Fast, free quotes.
“I was so impressed when the area where the new shed is going was discovered to be one inch narrower than I thought, the guys contacted the shed company to ask them to make the shed one inch smaller … High quality work, very tidy and decent people.”
- 4.98/5Average from 127 TrustATrader reviews
- 1–4 daysTypical base installation
- 2–7 daysUntil it’s ready to build on
- 1 treePlanted for every base we install
Services
From the ground up
A base for whatever you’re putting in your garden, and the work around it.
Get a free quoteReinforced concrete bases
Sheds · Cabins · Hot tubs
Steel-reinforced bases for sheds, log cabins, garden rooms and hot tubs, with a damp-proof membrane option.
Shed removal & waste
Clear · Dispose
Old sheds dismantled and taken away; residential and commercial clearances.
Fencing & gates
Timber · Composite
New fences, repairs and gates in pressure-treated timber or composite.
Patios, paths & decking
Paving · Decking · Lawns
Patios, pathways and driveways, timber or composite decking, and artificial grass.
Brickwork & retaining walls
Brick · Sleeper
Walls, piers, pointing, retaining walls and deeper flower beds.
Tree work
Fell · Prune
Felling, stump grinding, pruning, crown work and storm damage.
Reviews
What 127 reviews say
out of 5 on TrustATrader
- Quality5.0
- Punctuality4.97
- Cleanliness4.97
- Value4.96
0 missed appointments in the past 6 months
I was so impressed when the area where the new shed is going was discovered to be one inch narrower than I thought, the guys contacted the shed company to ask them to make the shed one inch smaller … High quality work, very tidy and decent people.
I recently had a team demolish an old shed and install a new concrete base. The workers were friendly, extremely hard‑working, and kept everything tidy throughout the job. They took the time to assess the existing base properly and didn’t push for unnecessary work, which I really appreciated.
Provided me with quote the same day of contacting them. Came ahead of time to measure up to ensure materials were ready for the works. On the day they arrived on time … and left the garden tidy after they had finished.
Quotes and scores from Back To The Bases Ltd’s public TrustATrader profile, as shown on 22 Oct 2026.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp
020 8938 3824Mobile / WhatsApp
07909 364964- Insured with Simply Business
- No hidden fees
- A tree planted for every base
“Tony’s team was great. They managed to fit me within 48hrs of contact to clear an old shed from my garden. Pricing was clear and transparent.”
How much does a concrete base cost?
It depends on the size, the specification, location, access and ground level. We give fast, free estimates on request.
How long does it take?
Typically 1 to 4 days, depending on size and complexity.
When can my shed or cabin go on it?
The concrete usually cures enough to build on in 2 to 7 days, depending on the weather.
Do I need planning permission?
It usually depends on the size and height of the building, distance from boundaries, its use, and whether water or waste runs to it. Check with your council.
What if my garden slopes?
We level the ground or adjust the design: sometimes a raised base with steps, sometimes excavation and retaining walls in sleepers or brick.
Which areas do you cover?
Mostly Essex, London, Middlesex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, and further afield across the UK. Call 020 8938 3824
How it works
From quote to ready to build on
Most bases take 1 to 4 days to install, depending on size.
- 01
Call, WhatsApp or email
Tell us the size of the building and where it’s going.
- 02
Fast, free quote
A clear quote with no hidden fees and no obligation.
- 03
Ground prepared
Cleared, excavated, levelled and compacted, with a sub-base.
- 04
Ready to build on
The concrete usually cures enough to build on in 2 to 7 days.
Before you book
What to ask any base installer
Four questions worth asking. Here are the answers, and each can be checked.
- Are they insured?Yes: Simply Business, verified by TrustATrader on 27 Aug 2026.
- Is the base reinforced?Yes: steel reinforcement, with a damp-proof membrane available.
- Do suppliers trust them?Shed, log cabin and hot tub companies recommend them to their customers.
- Will they take the old shed away?Yes: dismantling, removal and waste disposal are part of the service.
Areas covered
Based in Rayleigh, working across the UK
Our teams work most often in these areas.
Somewhere else? Call 020 8938 3824
Essex
Home ground: our office is at Claydons Lane, Rayleigh.
London & Middlesex
One of the areas our teams work in most often.
Kent, Herts, Suffolk & Cambs
Covered regularly, and further afield we work across the UK.