Security Sheds: Stronger Doors, Better Locks

Bikes, mowers and power tools are expensive to replace. A standard shed with a hasp and padlock is easy to get into, so it is worth looking at the features that make a real difference, all of which are listed on the product pages.

Who a security shed suits

• Anyone storing bikes, power tools or garden machinery.
• Sheds that are out of sight of the house or near a lane or alley.
• Tradespeople keeping tools at home.

Security features to look for

• Locks: the Power Apex Security and Premium Apex Security sheds come with a pre-fitted 5-pin cylinder lock.
• Hinges: internal hinges (Suresheds Nidderdale) or security bolted hinges (Shedlands Security) are harder to remove.
• Pad bolt protector: stops a padlock and bolt being levered off.
• Windows: narrow or high windows let light in without showing off what is inside. The Shedlands Security has an internally glazed 1220mm x 150mm window.
• Framing: the Shedlands Security sheds have framing every 1ft; the Nidderdale has extra bracing.
• Material: Lifelong steel sheds have a solid steel security door with a steel locking bolt. Compare materials in timber vs metal vs concrete.
• Base: a shed bolted down to a solid base is harder to tamper with. See sheds with a base.

Security sheds we sell

• Power Sheds – Power Apex Security Shed: reinforced doors, pre-fitted 5-pin cylinder lock with 50mm bolt.
• Power Sheds – Power Pent Security Shed: reinforced doors and enhanced locking with a low pent roof.
• Power Sheds – Power Premium Apex Security Shed: pressure-treated build on a doubled 58x88mm framework with a pre-fitted cylinder lock.
• Suresheds – Nidderdale Apex: narrow windows, extra bracing, internal hinges, pad bolt protector and a 1 metre door.
• Suresheds – Nidderdale Pent: the pent version of the Nidderdale.
• Shedlands – Security Apex Shed: framing every 1ft, security bolted hinges and a padbolt protector.
• Shedlands – Security Pent Shed: the same security build with a pent roof.
• Lifelong Apex Shed - 8ft Wide: steel cladding on a box steel frame with a solid steel security door.
• Beeston Concrete Store Shed - Apex Style: concrete store shed for strong, secure storage.

Before you order

• Measure your space and leave room to walk round the building. Our shed sizes guide explains nominal and actual sizes.
• Every timber building needs a firm, level base. See choosing and preparing a base.
• Check the height rules with our planning permission checker, especially if you are close to a boundary.
• Want a price for a building plus extras in one go? Use Build Your Quote.
• Browse the full range in garden sheds.

Common questions

What makes a shed secure?

A strong door and frame, a proper lock rather than a basic hasp, hinges that cannot be removed from outside and windows that do not show what is inside.

Is a metal shed more secure than a wooden one?

A steel shed with a solid steel security door is a strong option and needs no painting or treatment. A well-built timber security shed is also a big step up from a standard shed. Compare them in our materials guide.

Sizes, specifications and options vary by model, so always check the product page before you order.