In this video we take on a self build shed from scratch — with no plans at all.
No drawings, no instructions, just timber, tools, and a bit of determination. We start from the ground up and show the real process of building a shed from scratch, including the challenges, decisions, and problem-solving along the way.
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Self build shed with no plans
DIY timber framing
Real-world mistakes and fixes
Honest shed build from start to finish
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38 Comments
I had to do the same for my garage build, no plan but a good Idea of how it would be, it cost me £3,400 to do it but that was now 16 years ago. Always very rewarding to get it done by yourself.
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havent we already seen some of the new shed build?
Brilliant job well done Lads 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Super nice addition – looks fantastic 👍👍
Nice job guy's nice shed build👍👍
Hope you got planning permission !!!!👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Great job 👏 great video as always ❤
Males are pre-programmed from birth to build sheds and plans are strictly for University Architects only
Fantastic Job Martin and Gary. My god you tired me out just watching. I know how much work went into my second 8 x 8 ready made shed. To build it from scratch is remarkable.
Take care, Jeff
Can you do a cost break down as looking into a new shed but may build my own one
Feels nice working outside in sunny weather, Martin.
Deja vu ? brilliant though love the music
Looks really good I still remember watching all your videos in the other sheds back in the day
Superb job, very well done!
Hi Martin, you'd be best off triangulating those roofing timbers, if not it will push the walls out. Just a simple timber from rafter end to end and that will stop it happening.
I am fussy about getting natural light. I'd like to have seen more windows go in personally. Maybe fit one in the roof at a later stage,Martin.
This has depressed the life out of me seeing that summer sun. Need the better weather back asap
As much grief as you jokingly give each other, you work well together and that's come out a really good job. Well done to you both.
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guys should have used tongue & groove, air tight warmer, stronger. much less warping..👍👍👍
Shed looks great. Loving the dance moves Great song it should be no.1 in the charts 😆
Wow ! Every man’s dream that is 👍. A nice job mate.
Martin, I love the banter with you and Gary. This extra space si a game changer. I'm looking forward to more spannering on this channel.
It was good to see that all in one video. I love the relationship you have with all your kids, love the banter, it’s great. Nice to see the sun ☀️. Enjoyed the song 🎶, nice one.
Awesome. A great build given the incredibly low cost. Looks like you had a good laugh and plenty of banter along the way, too. Love it! 🙂😎
A carpenters TIP if you cut it to short just drive a screw in the end grain to bring it up to height then just fix it. Problem solved 😉👌🏽
Good to see you, what about heat loss from the roof, is it worth insulating or not? just asking because i might build something similar, but smaller.
Looks bloody brilliant lads well done
Absolutely incredible work. Well done boys. Made loads of memories
Looks a grand job. Hate to think how much it would cost these days for something pre-made, especially if you then had someone put it together for you.
I'm also amazed that Stacey, who finds most things funny if there's some innuendo involved, didn't laugh when you were talking about strong gussets 😀
Oh dear, step away from the AI song generator 😆 nice shed though.
Please can you do a video on the power and lights when you install it 👍
Loved the video and song looking forward to your next video ❤
Quality job shed looks great .
Very nicely done lads, and loved the I taught you song, scank in the garden 😂😂😂😂
Brilliant compilation Martin,,, the dancing 🤣🤣🤣
Looks good. Only one worry. I don’t know how those walls will hold the weight of the roof.