Timber garden chalet/sheds

[Newcomer]

Where is the best place to find a decent garden shed?  Have tried all DIYs but need someone to construct it also.  Are there any companies that supply and build these items?

[Clair]

look for abri de jardin for your area in google.fr or in pagesjaunes.fr

[Monika]

Following advice on this Forum we bought ours in Castorama and we are very pleased with the delivery* and the quality also the prices are very good. (*I had to change the date of delivery twice but there was no problem). You can order it via the Internet with a choice of delivery dates.

[mint]

Monika

Many thanks for posting your experience.  I, too, have been looking at the Castorama site but I had been dithering (as usual and worried about making a costly mistake).  Now I feel much happier about going ahead and ordering.

[derf]

Don't forget you will need to make a Déclaration De Travaux[:)]

[Clair]

[quote user="derf"]Don't forget you will need to make a Déclaration De Travaux[:)][/quote]

Not quite... New rules come into play from today (01/10/07)

More details about the new rules here: http://www2.equipement.gouv.fr/formulaires/docassocies/51190.pdf

If the shed surface is between 2 and 20m², you need to complete a déclaration préalable, which can be downloaded fromn this page: http://www2.equipement.gouv.fr/formulaires/formfiche.asp?IdFormulaire=170&NumFormulaire=13404

[mint]

My word, Clair, you're on the ball!  Will do all as you suggest.  We are on excellent terms with our mairie and we will never knowingly jeopardise that relationship.

[Clair]

The new rules put strict limits to the timeframe under which mairies can seek further info from the applicant, as well as establishing a definitive list of documents which can be requested with the application.

[Monika]

Clair, I am hopeless at Math, so would I need permission for a shed 2.15 m x 1.88 m?

[Clair]

[quote user="Monika"]Clair, I am hopeless at Math, so would I need permission for a shed 2.15 m x 1.88 m?[/quote]

Assuming you've quoted the width and depth of the shed, it works out at just over 4m², so you do need to complete a déclaration préalable...(multiply the width by the depth to obtain the surface area)

If you're living near a church, in a historical area or in any restricted area, you'll need to read the form linked to above, as other restrictions will apply...