Maintenance Care · 7 min read

The Annual Shed Maintenance Checklist: Season by Season

A simple season-by-season checklist that keeps a pressure-treated timber shed dry, solid and looking good for years.

Care

Five minutes a season keeps your shed going

Pressure-treated timber is protected from rot, but a little attention keeps the roof sound, the doors swinging and the inside dry.

Spring

✓Check the roof felt for lifting edges, tears or missing nails after the winter
✓Clear leaves and moss from the roof and any gutters
✓Open the doors and windows on dry days to air the inside
✓Ease and lubricate hinges and the lock

Summer

✓Apply a coloured timber treatment if you want to refresh the look (optional — about every 2–3 years)
✓Cut back plants so nothing grows against the walls
✓Check the doors still close easily — if not, the base may have moved

Autumn

✓Clear fallen leaves from the roof and from around the base
✓Make sure soil and mulch aren't piled against the walls
✓Check window seals and the roof edges before the winter weather

Winter

✓Brush heavy snow off the roof
✓Keep stored items off the walls so air can circulate
✓Check inside after storms for any drips or damp patches

When to act quickly

A tear in the felt, a door that suddenly sticks, or a damp patch inside are all easier to fix early. Re-nail or patch felt as soon as you spot damage, and if the building has moved, check the base is still level. If you're unsure, send us a photo and we'll advise.