Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Sheds

In Switzerland, this depends heavily on the canton and size. While small garden sheds up to 10 m² are often permit-exempt in Bern, there is no general exemption limit in cantons like Thurgau. Please check the following overview and always inquire with your municipality if in doubt:

Canton Permit-free Reportable Subject to approval
Aargau ≤ 5 m² area & ≤ 2.5 m height — for larger buildings or protected zones
Appenzell Ausserrhoden ≤ 6 m² / 2.5 m height — larger buildings
Appenzell Innerrhoden No exemption limit – everything is subject to reporting — All construction measures
Basel-City & Countryside no fixed threshold — subject to approval
Bern ≤ 10 m² / ≤ 2.5 m height for unheated small structures — in protection zones or during heating
Freiburg No exception for garden sheds — subject to approval
Glarus ≤ 10 m² / ≤ 2 m height — everything about it
Graubünden ≤ 5 m³ volume or open shelters up to 4 m² — larger fixed structures
Lucerne ≤ 4 m² floor area for unheated small buildings possible for small projects larger garden houses
Nidwalden ≤ 6 m² area / ≤ 1.5 m height for open small structures — if about this mass
Obwalden no clearly defined limit values — subject to permit depending on the municipality
Schaffhausen ≤ 8 m³ Volume (~3 m²) — everything about it
Schwyz No free limit — All garden structures require a permit
Solothurn No free limit — all permanently installed garden sheds
St. Gallen ≤ 10 m² / ≤ 2.5 m height in building zones, unheated possible for small structures Protection or core zones
Thurgau No free limit — practically all garden structures
Ticino No exception for garden sheds — Generally, approval is required
Uri Small projects possibly without approval Yes, depending on the individual case larger construction projects
Train No exemption limit visible — Permit requirement generally applies
Zurich ≤ 6 sq m area & ≤ 2.5 m height — everything about it including heating

Yes, cantonal and municipal setback regulations apply. To place something directly on the property line, written consent from the neighbor is generally required.

For homeowners in Switzerland, garden sheds can often be claimed as value-enhancing measures or construction costs on their tax returns.

Thanks to the well-thought-out Lego system, two people need about four hours for assembly. All parts are packed in an organized manner.

The garden shed is delivered without a floor. You will need a level, horizontal surface. An ideal base is a concrete slab, a lean concrete base with gravel, or laid paving stones.

Yes, we supply all the necessary tools, including the riveting gun, as well as all screws and anchors for floor mounting, directly.

Yes, professional installation by our team is possible. Please send us for this Detailed message about us Contact Form so that we can create a customized offer for you.

Our houses combine a rustproof aluminum frame with walls made of durable WPC panels (wood-plastic composite).

WPC is extremely durable, mold-resistant, and never needs painting or oiling. Additionally, its high inherent weight ensures superior stability for the house.

Yes, it's enough to wash the house once a year with water (a pressure washer can also be used) to keep it clean.

Yes, you can easily attach shelves, tool holders, or bicycle racks to the stable WPC walls using conventional screws.

Absolutely. The garden shed is ideal for installing a EV charging station. Also, you can easily Outdoor outlets assemble, for example your E-Bikes weatherproof to charge directly in the house.

Yes, the garden shed is completely winterproof and comes with a lock and keys to keep your equipment safely stored.

We deliver our garden sheds within Switzerland. free shipping straight to your home.

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