Cost of Wheelie Bin Store

How Much is a Wheelie Bin Store?

Wheelie bins are obviously necessary, but they look so ugly in your garden! Having a wheelie bin store to hide your bins leaves your home and garden looking neat and tidy again.

There are a number of wheelie bin stores that are available to buy, but many are really expensive, especially when you consider how simple they are. Plus many of the cheaper plastic stores don't look much better than the wheelie bins themselves!

The most attractive option, is a wooden store which can be made to suit your garden, you can use the same wood as your fence and shed, or you can paint the new store to fit in with other garden furniture.

Can I do this myself?

Wheelie bin stores are not too difficult to build if you are a keen DIY enthusiast, but they will still make a huge difference to your garden, adding character while removing the eyesore that is the modern wheelie bin!

Though wheelie bin stores are not a complex job, if you don't have the skills it's probably best to hire someone to do the job for you. The tradesman should be able to construct the store in one day without the need for special or expensive tools.

What does the job involve?

The job involves cutting out an area of turf so paving slabs can be laid level with the existing lawn, then using timber to make the frames for the shed with a hinged door on one side so that the bins can be easily removed and put back. A hinged door on top will also be installed so that it's easy to put stuff in the bin without removing the wheelie bin from the store every time. It's a simple project, four pieces of wood for the sides, one for the roof and some hinges!

Most joiners that make wheelie bin stores to order will also offer a range of other timber designs such as sheds and garden benches. It may be worth your while taking care of all your joinery needs in the one place if you need any other garden furniture as you could perhaps strike a better deal.

Although there are metal wheelie bin storage units available at reasonable prices, most prefer wooden ones as they can be painted to match the colour scheme of your garden. But wheelie bin stores don't just look great, they can also provide extra protection from pests and animals that are desperate to get at the contents of your bin!

Anything else I need to know?

Wheelie bin covers also protects against high winds which can knock over wheelie bins and spread all of your rubbish everywhere. Wooden bin stores are available in a wide range of attractive styles and designs, plus of course, they can be custom made to suit your garden and the available space.

Though a simple and inexpensive DIY project, you will need some carpentry skills to do a good job. Don't be tempted to tackle this project yourself if you don't have any woodworking skills, you will often just make a mess of it, wasting timber and then usually having to get someone else in to do the job properly in the end anyway - so it could well end up costing you more time, money and embarrassment!

Also, don't try and skimp on costs by not having a slab or concrete base. The wheelie bin store needs a firm base and has to be off the grass, otherwise, it will rot much quicker and end up costing you more money in the long run.

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Materials
£200

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Tradesmen
£300

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Waste Removal
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FAQ's

How often do I need to treat wooden bin stores with wood preservative?

You should do this once per year to ensure a long lifespan for the store. You can use either water or solvent based preservatives as long as you stick to the same type every year and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Not treating your wheelie bin store each year is a false economy as it simply won't last anywhere near as long!

Can I secure the bin store to the ground or wall?

Some wheelie bin stores available online do come with a floor or wall fixing kit including brackets, screws and plugs. However, you can, of course, fix any wheelie bin cover for protection against high winds, but if buying a bin store online and fixing it yourself, you’ll need to be confident using a drill. Better to ask the tradesman that is building the store to fix it securely for you.

Do the wheelie bin stores advertised online come pre-assembled?

Not usually, most wheelie bin storage units will come flat packed for easy delivery, though some suppliers will offer an installation service. Most wheelie bin will be supplied with all fixtures and fittings with easy instructions for assembly. If using a local joiner to build your store, they will normally include the installation in your garden as part of the job, but make sure of this is the case before parting with your money!

How long will a timber wheelie bin store last?

If the stores are manufactured using high quality treated woods (which they always should be) and you use a wood stain or preservative to treat the store each year, then you should expect the store to last 10 years or so on average. But if made from cheap timber offcuts and not treated, expect less than half that lifespan.