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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic! We couldn’t recommend this company more, everyone involved gave us outstanding service. Paul and Steph were patient and kind throughout the design process of our bespoke cabin and worked... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Antill, was very helpful and friendly, answered all our questions and was very efficient taking our order, the shed was delivered on time as promised and Liam and his mate erected the shed wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been very impressed with the efficient service you have offered us. Very courteous and friendly on the phone . Delivery arrived without any problems . The two men were polite and very carefu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with this company. We visited the showroom twice and on the second visit decided to buy a log cabin. Paul told us everything we needed to know, and made sure we understood the process,... See more

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  1. Recreation Center

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Garden Sheds for the garden in timber, metal, plastic and steel. Most of our timber garden sheds are erected FREE by our experts so that you do not have to struggle with the heavy and bulky sections also metal and steel buildings - sheds. Many other companies will just dump it in your front garden for you to fit yourself - this is not really a job for the DIY enthusiast, whatever our competitors may tell you! Sectional Buildings, Summer Houses, Sheds, Garages and Playhouses in timber, plastic and metal from six of the most respected names in the business - so you have an unrivalled and unbiased choice to choose from. Supplied in England, Wales, Scotland in the UK, Great Britain (GB)


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff very obliging and…

Very helpful staff very obliging and polite very good advice a good range of products on site and very good prices

March 17, 2023
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Hello John, Thank you for your 5 star feedback. I am pleased to hear that you are satisfied with you new garden building and that we we able to help you.
Regards,
Robin (partner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product, really good service

Great pre-sales experience, really like the product, installers were brilliant and very quick. I didn't need much post-sales support but what I did need was friendly and efficient. The sheds aren't the cheapest but so far I'm really pleased we chose this one over the many others we looked at.

November 20, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hello Roger, Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new garden building. It's good to note we were able to help you select the right product for you.

You are right about the pricing. Our buildings are not at the cheaper end of the market but after 44 years in the business I think I know what is important - and that is making to the correct specification and NEVER down to a price.

Regards,
Robin (partner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Large garden shed ordered online

Large garden shed ordered online. delivered on time, the guys who put it up were great.
area clean and tidy when finished.Shed of very good quality and finish.

September 20, 2022
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Hi Richard, Thank your for taking the time and for providing your thoughts in connection with your new garden shed. It's reassuring to know that all went well. Regards, Robin (partner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought an excellent well made shed…

I bought an excellent well made shed from this company, which they delivered and assembled on schedule, without fuss. They were refreshingly easy to contact and deal with throughout the transaction. A first class company.

May 24, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Barry, Thank you for your review. I am pleased that you were satisfied and that we were easy to contact which is something which a lot of web companies don't do. Being a family business this is important to us.
Regards, Robin (partner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased 2 buildings from this…

I have purchased 2 buildings from this company,they are thorough, the buildings are well installed and the product is very gigh quality.
Fantastic company and I recommend these.

July 8, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Carl,
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new garden buildings. It's good to note you bought more than one and that they were both high quality buildings and installed well for you.
Regards,
Robin (partner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely stress free

Absolutely stress free. Delivery was easy to organise and the guys that assembled the potting shed seemed very happy in their work. This is the second building I've ordered from this company and I can't fault the quality. The original workshop is several years old now but still looks great.

May 1, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Ian,
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new potting shed. I am pleased to hear that this is your second building so, hopefully, we are doing something right.

I hope that your new building will be of great use to you in the years to come.
Regards, Robin (partner)
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We are glad that we opted for double doors

We are glad that we ordered the garden shed in person with the staff of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings and overall happy with the shed. The staff helped us (over the phone several times) with the follow up processes. The online form filling varies greatly, depending on the shed supplier - that was complicated! The installation guys turned up on the agreed date and at the expected time. They were efficient and friendly. We are glad we paid extra for the double doors but would go for a different roof style. We needed an old Shed removed. 1st choice suggested the shed disposal service who were also really very good, much better than getting a skip, or doing it ourselves. Overall a good job.

August 2, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Fay,
Thanks for your feedback in connection with your new garden building. Hopefully, we have met your expectations, however, if we can help you in the future then please let us know.
Regards, Robin(partner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found your company with Google…

We found your company with Google search, and what appealed to us was that you had a site whereby we could physically see for ourselves and discuss our needs. Fortunately not to far to travel, and we weren’t disappointed. We had a look and was shown round, there was no hard sell, we sort of knew what we would want, and we went home and had a think about it. We went back a couple of weeks later and placed our ordered.To be honest it was more than we wanted to spend, ( because of Covid all materials had become a lot more expensive)but it was well worth the money and the fact it would be installed and built for us was another positive for us. We was very pleased with the whole service, and feel the quality was very good. After a couple of weeks we had a little problem where by one slat split ,it was a particularly large wood knot, I contacted the company and within 10 days it was solved, a couple of men replaced the said slat with no quibble. Every step of the way was very professional, I would highly recommend, thank you 1st choice leisure buildings.

July 14, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Leight, Thank you for your very detailed feedback and rating. It is very welcome. I always recommend people to view any garden buildings before they buy them so they can ensure the quality is what they are expecting. The problem being there are many cheap buildings on the web, which you can't see until they arrive. And at that time, it is normally too late to do anything about it. We pride ourselves are not using the 'hard sell'. I know what I feel like when I go to buy something, and I am put under pressure to buy. It's not nice. By being a bit more 'laidback' with any visitors it puts people at ease, and they can make their own minds up. We may lose sales when they go to our rivals with their 'hard sell' but we believe our way is best. It's good to know that the 'snagging' issue was dealt with swiftly and with no problem. Regards, Robin (partner) 1st Choice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice of quality outbuildings…

Great choice of quality outbuildings and was worth the effort to travel quite a distance to view my potting shed. First class service on delivery and erection .
Very pleased with the product and it’s much admired.

June 23, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Fiona, Thank you for your great feedback. I am pleased you are happy and that you felt it worthwhile to view beforehand which, in my view, is the best policy. All the best.
Regards, Robin (partner) 1st Choice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. They were even willing to price match another supplier for the shed that I was after. I couldn't ask for a better service.

June 22, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Tobi.
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new garden shed. I am pleased we were able to provide an excellent service for you as well as providing a great deal for you.
Best regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Products

The shed was extremely well manufactured and designed, it arrived on schedule. Assembly was very quickly and easily performed by the two delivery crew, I certainly would recommend using them.

June 15, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Keith,
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new garden shed. It's good to note that we fulfilled your expectations and that we were able to meet our commitment to you. Thank you for any recommendations which you may make.
Regards, Robin (partner) 1st Choice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my new shed!

Very helpful friendly staff who gave very clear information about the type of shed that would suit me and the price range. Also they were clear about the long lead time for delivery.
I absolutely love my shed!

May 24, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Swaz,
Thank you for your five star feedback in connection with your new garden shed. I am happy to note that our staff were friendly and were able to give you good, sound and clear information which helped you to make your selection.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased the Platinum Medstead

I purchased the Platinum Medstead. The team were really helpful. Very happy with the quality of the product.

May 21, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hello Evelyn,
It's good to know that you are happy with your new Platinum Medstead potting shed for your garden. Also, that the quality of the building met your expectations.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Highly recommend! Great communication and advice.
My shed is perfect! Perfect service all round

May 7, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Jo,
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new garden shed. I am happy to note that you feel able to recommend us to other people looking for sheds.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product made to my…

Excellent product made to my specifications. Wanted a shed and summerhouse but had limited space. Was put up in a couple of hours. Much better than I had imagined. Now used as extra entertaining space, greenhouse and exercise room- my son even made a few tv programmes from it over lockdown

May 4, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Mandy,
Thank you for your great feedback in connection with your new garden building. I am delighted to note that it exceeded your expectations and that you are able to have many uses for it at your home.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great purchasing experience with 1st Choice Leisure

Very happy with my potting shed, I spent time researching before I purchased and was impressed with the additional information offered on the website that guided you in making your choice. The 16 week timeline was spot on and the guys arrived when they said they would and worked smartly,professionally and quickly, they only had time for one cup of tea!

April 26, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Penny,
Thank you for your brilliant comments about your new potting shed. Very wisely you spent time researching your purchase (it's very easy to rush in) and that the extra information on our website was useful to you.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the shed I bought and I…

Very happy with the shed I bought and I hope it will last. The buying process was straightforward. There was a longish wait but I was given a date and the shed was indeed delivered on the date set. It was built as planned and is a nice addition to my garden.

April 19, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hello Catherine,
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new garden shed and confirming that you are happy with it. I am sorry about the delay in delivering due to the circumstances over the last couple of years but happy to note that we delivered on the agreed date for you.
I hope you can now enjoy your shed for many years to come.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Platinum garden building from 1st Choice

I bought a Platinum Fareham 16' x 8' transverse apex t&g 20mm loglap sectional building last summer that was delivered and erected November 2021 as arranged.

I couldn't be more pleased with the buying process, the installation or the building. All were fantastic. Although material shortages resulted in a long lead time, the wait was as stated at the time of ordering, so no problem there. The on-site delivery and build were super quick, whilst working to a very high quality with no issues at the time or in the following months. The installers were super professional.

The roof (black corrugated), gutters, windows, doors, hardware (hinges, locks etc) and walls are all top quality, look great and were really well put together.

Great building, no fuss, no dramas, no ify bits, just a very happy customer.

All highly recommended.

During the buying process we went to many potential suppliers - 1st Choice had the best range on show that we had seen and we'd travelled 30 miles to take a look.

April 12, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hello Peter,
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback response. It's such a pleasure and is also very helpful to us to know about what we are doing right (and even when customers point out we are slipping up those comments are useful to us as well)
It's great that we fulfilled our commitment and supplied a building which met your expected standards -sorry about the long delay in delivering.
I hope you new sectional building will be of great use to you for many years to come.
Regards,
Robin (1st Choice)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did exactly what they said on the tin

Did exactly what they said on the tin! When ordering the summerhouse they said it would be a six months wait for installation - but they gave me a date, and they turned up on that date! The summerhouse is sturdy and well-assembled. No complaints at all!

April 8, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hi Jan,
Thank you for your feedback in connection with your new summerhouse. I am happy to note that all is well with it. Also, that we turned up on the agreed date even though it was six months after we gave that date to you.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great purchase

Purchased a shed last year and had to wait several months but delivery and installation went according to plan. Shed is really sturdy and exactly what I wanted.

April 5, 2022
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Reply from 1st Choice Leisure Buildings

Hello Penny,
Thank you for your five star feedback. I am pleased to hear that all is well with your new shed.
Regards,
Robin (partner)
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