Garden Sheds Dublin
Planning rules for Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, what to put in a written quote, and suppliers that deliver to Dublin. Independent: no supplier owns this site.
Buying a shed in Dublin
Dublin gets less rain than the west coast but stays damp year-round. Pressure-treated timber usually performs well in sheltered suburban gardens, and both timber and steel can suit city sites.
A garden shed is normally exempted development under the Planning and Development Regulations (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class 3), so it usually does not need planning permission from Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, South Dublin County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council if it meets every condition. The conditions are in the first question below, and the planning permission guide covers the cases that need a closer look. If you're unsure, ask your council about a Section 5 declaration before you order.
Material advice for Dublin: Dublin's more sheltered east-coast position means both materials can work. For a small suburban plot, such as a 6×4 beside the wheelie bins, pressure-treated timber is usually fine. Steel is usually the safer choice on exposed coastal sites such as Portmarnock or Malahide; if you choose timber there, specify pressure-treated, not dip-treated.
Shed suppliers covering Dublin
These businesses advertise delivery to Dublin. Each was checked as trading in May 2026; check it again before you order.
Adman Steel Sheds
Advertises display centres within reach of Dublin, where you can see a steel shed before you order. Also advertises nationwide delivery.
Garden Sheds 4 Less
Advertises pressure-treated timber sheds with delivery and erection nationwide: ask whether both are included in the written total.
MCD Garden Sheds
Advertises as a Dublin-based timber shed supplier, covering Dublin and the commuter counties.
Timbertrove
Advertises pressure-treated timber sheds made in the Dublin Mountains.
Listed alphabetically. Sheds.ie does not rank or endorse suppliers. Before paying a deposit, use our supplier checklist.
Quick facts for Dublin
Total for all garden structures, existing ones included, under the national Class 3 exemption.
Ask for the base, delivery, installation and VAT as separate lines on every quote.
Maximum height: 4 m for a tiled or slated pitched roof, 3 m for any other roof (felt, steel or flat).
Towns and areas covered: Dublin city, Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Dundrum, Dún Laoghaire, Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock, Lucan, Clondalkin, Raheny, Balbriggan. Use the cost guide as your quote worksheet.
Common questions: sheds in Dublin
Do I need planning permission for a shed in Dublin?
Usually not. Under the Planning and Development Regulations (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class 3), a shed is normally exempted development if it is behind the front wall of the house, all garden structures together (existing ones included) come to no more than 25 m², at least 25 m² of private open space is left to the rear or side, it is no more than 4 m high with a tiled or slated pitched roof (3 m for any other roof), and it is used only for purposes incidental to enjoying the house: not lived in, not a business. This applies across all four Dublin councils: Dublin City, Fingal, South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Check your title deeds for estate deed restrictions, which can stop you building even where planning permission isn't needed. If you're unsure, ask your council about a Section 5 declaration before you order.
Which shed suppliers are based in Dublin?
Timbertrove advertises timber sheds made in the Dublin Mountains, and MCD Garden Sheds advertises as Dublin-based. Adman Steel Sheds, Garden Sheds 4 Less, Sheds Direct Ireland and Steeltech Sheds advertise delivery to Dublin. To compare quotes, use our free quote form.
What size shed fits a typical Dublin garden?
Most suburban Dublin back gardens will fit a 6×4 or 8×6. An 8×6 shed covers about 4.5 m². Before you order, add up any existing sheds or garden structures: together they must stay within 25 m², with at least 25 m² of private open space left to the rear or side.
How do I compare shed quotes in Dublin?
Ask every supplier to price the same written specification. Get the structure, base, floor, delivery, installation, treatment and VAT as separate lines, plus the deposit and delivery terms in writing. Use our cost guide as your quote worksheet.
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