The best plastic tool sheds, compared.
Top pick: Keter Store It Out Nova – 4.4 from 15,025 amazon.co.uk ratings, 880 litres, and a named fit for two 120 litre bins, with the 61 cm depth and the absent padlock kept in view. Best value: Olsen & Smith 775 L shed (80 ratings) – Lowest captured price at about £109.98, with a combination padlock claimed, and with thin panels plus conflicting sizes kept in view. Updated October 2026.
A plastic tool shed here is a rigid resin or polypropylene outdoor store with a floor, walls, doors, and a lid. You use it to hide wheelie bins, spades, and a small mower on a patio, not as a workshop. Quality shows up as wall stiffness, a lid that meets the rim, a lock that arrives in the box, and a floor that stays square on a level base. Tarpaulins, fabric tents, and indoor cabinets are a different product. This set is the bin-store size only: about 110–140 cm wide, about 70–75 cm deep, about 110–114 cm high, and 775–880 litres. The [plastic tool shed buying guide](/hub/tool-accessories/tool-shed-plastic/sub/tool-shed-plastic-buying-guide) sets out what to measure and which listing claims to distrust. It is not a workshop, and it is not a tarpaulin, a fabric tent, an indoor cabinet, or a wire rack. A higher litre number does not mean a stiffer panel.
A plastic tool shed here is a rigid resin or polypropylene outdoor store with a floor, walls, doors, and a lid. You use it to hide wheelie bins, spades, and a small mower on a patio, not as a workshop.
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Which bin does the listing need to name?
The Keter Store It Out Nova provides 880 litres of storage in a 132 × 71.5 × 113.5 cm resin body, with twin doors and a lift-up lid for access. Its 122 × 61 × 108.8 cm internal dimensions make the listing's claim of space for two 120 litre bins plausible, but they rule out deeper 240 litre council bins and most adult bikes. A 4.4-star average from 15,025 amazon.co.uk ratings gives it the strongest public review record in this comparison. UK reviewers often report assembly taking about an hour, although awkward stages are easier with a second person. The heavy-duty floor and shelf supports add flexibility, but shelves and a padlock are not listed as included. It is water resistant rather than guaranteed waterproof, and isolated reviews mention a lid gap or cracked base, so a level base and realistic weather expectations still matter.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Patio storage for two measured 120 L bins, garden hand tools and a small mower where a long UK review record matters.
Less suitable: A 240 L council bin, an adult bike, expensive tools needing high security or anyone expecting a walk-in shed.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Nova listing include a padlock?
The bullets call it lockable. No padlock is listed under included parts. Shelves are explicitly not included.
Which bins does the listing name?
The bullets name two 120 litre wheelie bins. Internal size is 122 × 61 × 108.8 cm. A UK review says a large bike still does not fit with the front wheel off.
Is assembly tool-free?
Assembly is required. UK reviews describe screws, often about an hour, and several people managed alone. A second person is what the awkward steps need.
The Duramax StoreAway provides a claimed 850 litres in a 130 × 74 × 110 cm resin body with doors, a lifting roof and a sloped threshold. Its title names two 120 litre bins, but the internal dimensions are not stated and one UK reviewer says a 240 litre bin did not fit. A 4.1-star average from 2,685 amazon.co.uk ratings gives it a substantial review record, though it trails the Keter on both rating and volume. The floor and threshold are useful for garden storage, while the listing also makes a water-drain claim. Reviewers repeatedly note that rain can collect in the rear channel, so water resistant should not be read as completely watertight. At the captured £147.37 it is the dearest product here, and no lock is stated as included, which weakens its value case despite the practical access.
Pros
Cons
Best for: General garden storage and two measured 120 L bins where broad access and a floor matter.
Less suitable: A 240 L bin, buyers seeking the best value or storage that must remain completely dry.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the StoreAway listing include a lock?
A lock is not in the bullets or in an included-parts line. UK reviews mention a bolt and a foot locking bar.
Which bins does the title name?
The title names two 120 litre bins, at 130 × 74 × 110 cm. One UK review says a 240 litre bin did not fit.
What water claim is on the listing?
The attribute says water resistant. The bullets mention an easy water drain and a sloped threshold. UK reviews often say rain collects in the channel under the back panel.
The 775 litre Olsen & Smith polypropylene store combines twin doors with a gas-assisted lid in a 116 × 71 × 112.5 cm external footprint. Its listing claims room for two 180 litre slimline bins and says a padlock is included, although one UK review reports that the lock was missing. The 3.6-star average from 354 amazon.co.uk ratings is based on more feedback than the cheaper Olsen listing, but recurring comments still describe flexible walls and awkward assembly. Water claims are inconsistent because the bullets say waterproof while the attribute field says water resistant, and several reviewers report rain getting inside. At 17.3 kg empty, it needs a level base and sensible anchoring in an exposed garden. It can be a practical low-cost store for light items, but the evidence does not support treating it as a secure or fully weatherproof tool locker.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light garden equipment or measured slimline bins where price matters more than panel stiffness.
Less suitable: Valuable power tools, heavy loads, exposed locations or buyers who need verified waterproof storage.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a padlock in the box?
The bullets say a 4-digit combination padlock is included. The attribute lock type is Padlock. One UK review says the padlock was missing from the pack.
What does the listing say about water?
The bullets say waterproof. The water-resistance attribute says water resistant. Several UK reviews report rain inside, including at the base.
Do two bins fit, according to the listing?
The bullets name two 180 litre slimline bins. One UK review says two bins of the size that buyer owned did not fit, and the box was used for tools instead.
This Olsen & Smith store offers a claimed 775 litres at £109.98, the lowest captured price in this four-product comparison. Twin doors and a gas-assisted lid make access practical, while the listing says a four-digit combination padlock is supplied. The claimed fit is for two 180 litre slimline bins, not standard 240 litre council bins, and one UK reviewer returned it because their wheelie bin did not fit. Its 3.6-star average comes from only 80 amazon.co.uk ratings, so the evidence base is much thinner than the Keter's. Review feedback across the Olsen boxes repeatedly mentions thin or flexible panels, making a level base and light contents sensible. The listing also prints two conflicting size lines, so you should verify the current dimensions and measure the item you plan to store before ordering.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget storage for light garden kit or two measured 180 L slimline bins on a flat, sheltered base.
Less suitable: Unmeasured council bins, heavy equipment, exposed windy sites or valuable tools that require robust security.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this listing include a lock?
The bullets say a 4-digit combination padlock is supplied. The included-components attribute only says Storage Box. UK reviews mostly say a padlock arrived.
Will it take two wheelie bins?
The bullets name two 180 litre slimline bins, not a 240 litre council bin. One UK review says a wheelie bin did not fit and the box was returned.
Why do the dimensions disagree?
The bullets print 116 × 71 × 112.5 cm. The item-dimensions line prints 70.9 × 115.8 × 109 cm. Both are in the same listing.
Shelf prices, stars, and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures stored for these four listings, with a live check of the Keter Nova on 16 October 2026. The score on each card is that star rating times 20. It is not a lab test and not a British Standard. The top pick is the highest score, which is also the largest review count. The best value is the lowest captured price. The weights below are the order of importance when a listing was read. They are not a second score on top of the stars.
Capacity and internal size
25%A rigid store only, then litres and the internal size against the thing you will actually store. A 61 cm depth will not take an adult bike lengthways.
Named bin size
20%The bullet has to name 120 litres or 180 litre slimline bins. Two bins, with no litre figure, is not a fit claim. A 240 litre council bin needs its own measurement.
Access and lock
20%Twin doors plus a lid is the pattern in this set. A combination padlock in the Olsen bullets is not a security rating. Lockable does not mean a padlock is in the box.
Base, weight, and floor
15%These boxes weigh about 17–22 kg empty. Which? says a light plastic shed needs a level base and anchoring in wind. Ground stakes are not in the included parts here.
Review record
12%Stars and the amazon.co.uk count come last, after size and the bin claim. A higher litre number does not mean a stiffer panel. Thin-side comments on the Olsen boxes stay in view.
Price in this set
8%A lower shelf price ranks higher inside this basket only. The captured range is about £109.98 to about £147.37. That is not a claim that the price is the cheapest in the UK.
Start with a rigid store, then the internal size, then the bin the listing actually names. A star rating does not tell you those three. The four listings below are amazon.co.uk pages, with the prices and review counts stored for this comparison. A live check of the Keter Nova on 16 October 2026 had already moved off the captured £137.99. Tarpaulins and fabric tents are covers, not this product.
A plastic tool shed in this comparison is a rigid resin or polypropylene outdoor store with a floor, walls, doors, and usually a lift-up lid. You use it to hide wheelie bins, spades, and a small mower on a patio. It is not a workshop, and it is not a tarpaulin, a fabric tent, an indoor cabinet, or a wire rack. Quality shows up as wall stiffness, a lid that meets the rim, a lock that arrives, and a floor that stays square on a level base. A higher litre number does not mean a stiffer panel.
A tarpaulin, a fabric tent, an indoor cabinet, and a wire rack are a different product. This comparison is a rigid resin or polypropylene store with a floor, walls, and doors.
Keter and Duramax name two 120 litre bins. Olsen names two 180 litre slimline bins. Many councils use 240 litre bins. One Duramax reviewer says a 240 litre bin did not fit.
The Keter attribute that says 880 kilograms matches the litre claim. The Duramax line that says 41 pounds matches the item weight, not a tested load. Build on a level base, not on a slope.
Keep a rigid store, then match the internal size to the object. The Keter bullets give 122 × 61 × 108.8 cm. A 61 cm depth will not take an adult bike lengthways. External size in this set sits around 110–140 cm wide, 70–75 cm deep, and 110–114 cm high, at 775–880 litres. A higher litre number does not mean a stiffer panel. The bin claim has to name a litre figure. Keter and Duramax name two 120 litre bins. Both Olsen listings name two 180 litre slimline bins.
Twin doors plus a lid is the access pattern. The Olsen bullets claim a 4-digit combination padlock. Lockable on the Keter is not the same as a padlock in the included parts, and shelves are stated as not included. One UK review on the other Olsen says the padlock was missing. Duramax does not state a lock in the box. Which? calls plastic sheds hard to secure. A padlock is a deterrent, not a safe. Do not store petrol or gas cylinders in these boxes.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are hiding two measured 120 litre bins, spades, and a small mower on slabs. The Keter Nova is the top pick: 880 litres and the longest amazon.co.uk record. Its 61 cm internal depth will not take a 240 litre council bin or an adult bike lengthways.
You will not repaint a wooden shed, and you want a rigid plastic store rather than a cover. The Keter still leads on review volume. Skip this set if the tools are expensive. Which? calls plastic sheds hard to secure.
You want the lowest captured price for light garden kit, or for two measured 180 litre slimline bins, on a flat sheltered base. The Olsen & Smith at about £109.98 is the best value. Reviews across the Olsen boxes mention thin, flexible panels.
The top pick is the Keter Store It Out Nova, an 880 litre resin store at about £137.99 on the captured listing, with 4.4 from 15,025 amazon.co.uk ratings. Twin doors and a lift-up lid suit two measured 120 litre bins. The 61 cm internal depth, the missing padlock, and the water-resistant wording stay in the judgement. The best value is the Olsen & Smith 775 litre box at about £109.98, with a combination padlock claimed and 3.6 from 80 ratings. Thin panels and two conflicting size lines stay in the judgement. A walk-in workshop, a 240 litre council bin, and petrol storage sit outside this set.
Keter Store It Out Nova
4.4 from 15,025 amazon.co.uk ratings, 880 litres, and a named fit for two 120 litre bins, with the 61 cm depth and the absent padlock kept in view.
Olsen & Smith 775 L shed (80 ratings)
Lowest captured price at about £109.98, with a combination padlock claimed, and with thin panels plus conflicting sizes kept in view.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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