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6x4 Garden Sheds
Ideal for adding storage in tight places and small gardens, a 6’x4’ shed is an ideal small storage unit. These models are aptly sized to fit down alleyways and in tight corners, while still offering enough room inside to keep tools, planting equipment or rakes and spades. They can also provide apt storage for small pieces of garden furniture or cushions.
We cater to all budget ranges with our 6x4 sheds, with wooden, metal and plastic models available. If you’re looking specifically for models that fit the lower end of the budget, our cheap sheds are assorted by price - meaning you can easily identify which models fit the price point you’re looking for.
For more, check out our full shed range.
Find a Shed Size that Fits
Not sure what to choose? Check out our Shed Size Guide
Choosing the Right Type of Shed for You
Here are some of our most popular shed styles
All of our sheds are patio-friendly, perfect for placement on concrete, brick, or slabbed patio areas. As long as your patio is large enough for your chosen size of shed (we have some very large ones), you should be fine to commence with building.
Please bear in mind that if your patio is not completely level, an extra base may be required to give the shed a flat surface to stand on.
If you have wooden decking rather than a patio, check out this guide: Can I Put a Shed on Decking?
Need storage on a tighter budget? This range focuses on the essentials — practical space, sensible specs, and strong value. Even our lowest-priced wooden sheds still come with our 10-year guarantee, so you don’t have to compromise on peace of mind.
If you need to budget carefully, our selection of cheap sheds is where you want to look.
FAQs
A 6x4 shed is compact, but the extra foot of depth compared to a 6x3 makes more difference than the numbers suggest. It's enough to step inside and reach items stored at the back — which changes how usable it is day to day, since you're not emptying the front of the shed every time you need something from behind. A 6x4 is typically large enough for:
- A push lawnmower (most standard models will fit, depending on door opening width)
- 2 adult bikes + a child's bike, stored upright or on wall hooks
- A wheelbarrow
- Garden hand tools — shovels, forks, rakes, hose pipe
- Shelving along one wall for pots, products, and smaller items
- Children's outdoor toys or sports equipment
Where it gets tight is combining two bulky items — a lawnmower and bikes together, for example, or a workbench alongside general storage. At this size, most people find themselves making trade-offs.
In most cases, no — but the height rules are more worth checking at this size than for a very small chest-height shed. Most 6x4 sheds are full-height structures; an apex model will typically reach 6–7 feet at the ridge. If your shed will sit within 2 metres of a boundary, permitted development rules cap the maximum height at 2.5 metres, which some full-height models will exceed.
Beyond that, the standard permitted development conditions apply across most properties in England and Wales:
- The shed is not in your front garden (in front of the principal elevation of the property)
- All outbuildings combined don't cover more than 50% of the land around the original house
- The shed meets the relevant height limits
Rules differ for listed buildings, conservation areas, and properties in Scotland. See our full shed planning permission guide for all height restrictions and exceptions.
Yes — and for a full-height shed that you step into, the quality of the base matters more than it might for a small chest-height tool store. An unlevel surface will cause the door frame to rack over time, making the door stick or fail to close properly. A concrete slab, paving slabs, or a purpose-built plastic shed base all work well, as long as the surface is level in both directions before you begin assembly. Anchoring is also recommended.
Is a 6x4 Shed the Right Size for You?
A 6x4 shed has a compact 6ft × 4ft footprint, which makes it one of the easiest sizes to place. It suits smaller and medium gardens, works well as a first shed, and is ideal for adding storage without dominating the space. Because it's small — and, in metal and plastic, lightweight — it slots neatly along a fence, down a side return, or into a corner a larger shed couldn't reach.
6x4 or 4x6? Choosing the Orientation
It's the same building, turned to suit your space. A 6x4 has its door on the longer 6ft side, giving a wide opening where everything inside is visible and within easy reach — the better choice if you'll be in and out often. A 4x6 puts the door on the shorter 4ft side, creating a narrower, deeper shed that tucks into a slim gap along a wall or path, with storage running front-to-back. Choose based on the shape of the space you're filling and how you want to get at your kit.
Roof, Doors and Windows
At this size a pent roof — a single, gentle slope — is a popular pick: its low profile sits tidily against a wall or fence and runs rainwater off to the back, handy in a tight spot. An apex roof adds a central ridge for a little more headroom and a more traditional look. For the door, a windowless design keeps a tool-and-bike store private and harder to target, while a windowed model lets in daylight if you'll use the shed for potting or hobby jobs.
Wooden, Metal or Plastic at 6x4?
All three materials are easy to live with at this size. A metal or plastic 6x4 makes a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave store for tools, bikes and the mower, while a wooden 6x4 can be painted or stained to match your garden and is light enough to reposition later if your plans change.
Thinking About a Bit More Room?
If you'd also like space to stand and work or fit a small workbench, it's worth comparing the step up to our 8x6 range. If keeping costs down matters most, browse our budget sheds, or see the full small sheds range for other compact options.
Customer Testimonials
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