Absco Garden Sheds Eco-nomy
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Fault Part - Good Customer Service – I bought a Eco Garden Shed from Bunnings, and I was unable to assembly it because of a faulty hinge channel. I contacted customer service Tome from ABSCO, he had arranged sending a replacement part to enable me to assemble the shed in a professional manner, thanks Tom Stephen Show details · 1
Brought the Absco Shed 2.26 x 1.52 x 2.08m Grey Economy Single Door Garden Shed from Bunnings. Vital Part to connect side panel was missing. Rang the support desk. Now waiting for over a week to have the part delivered. No physical manual so had to download It into my phone. Two of the panels were poorly finished. See picture. I don't recommend Absco sheds. Show details
Never again – This is my second absco economy shed I have erected and thought I had learnt from the first shed, but how wrong was I! The first shed I could not align the pre punched holes so I drilled my own and everything was going fine until erecting the shed roof where nothing would line up, this caused the roof to have too much overhang and the only way to… Read more
fix it was cut off the roof sheets by 20mm using a grinder. In this case I thought yep my mistake for not following instructions using the pre punched holes, so a year later I purchased the same shed and followed the instructions using the pre punched holes in the sheets not making my own, I followed the instructions to the letter and again when erecting the shed the roof hung over the sides by 20mm again I had to grind the sheets down so the trim could be fitted. I'm not sure but maybe the jigs that punch the holes in the sheets need recalibration ?? Also on this shed there was no roof overhang on the front and back of shed this caused the shed to leak at the roof line with water running down the inside walls, I have trade qualifications in metal fabrication and have built industrial sheds in my time so have experience in erecting a simple garden shed, not happy won't purchase another. EDIT - Since my review, I have been in discussion with Absco re possible cause for these problems. After many emails and photos of our shed, outcome being all my wall and roof panels were 7mm wider than Absco specifications on parts list. This in turn caused all my problems during build. Absco did offer to resend new roof and wall sheets but I declined as shed was already erected, Dyna bolted and sealed . I would recommend measuring width of all sheets before erecting and contact Absco if any variances in measurements are found. I was told by Absco, this could have been due to a production error or sustained Pressure during packaging or transport. I'm sure this can't be a one off.
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Good Service – Had to contact Absco because some packs of Concrete Anchors were missing . Tom was there to help me and did a very professional job and the missing parts are on there way. Show reply
Another great shed – Second AbscoSheds shed I have purchased and installed. Again I’m super pleased with the product and end result. My partner tried purchasing from another supplier and is still waiting for her shed 4 months later. This was a simple pick it up at Bunnings (really not expensive on the grand scale of things) and install it. So do all the screw… Read more · 1
holes line up? No, not all of them but so many factors can be an affect here. A simple 3mm drill hole fixes that. Really liked the instructions and online array of videos available to help with construction.
I’d keep buying them if I needed them. Great little sheds.
Very impressed – Was happy with the strength of the shed when fully constructed. Watched video first that was helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a good garden shed at great price Show details · 1
Perfect size & price. Easy for this novice to assemble – Perfect size for my small garden unit for the extra storage. I assembled myself (50 plus woman) struggled around the door but eventually got it. Love it holds all my extra craft supplies Show details · 1
Great Value – Great little shed for the money. I put it together on my own in around 3 hours, a couple of the holes needed to be drilled where they hadn't been punched at the factory, but as the kit came with the correct sized drill bit it saved me rummaging around for one, overall it was easily constructed. All the parts were clearly marked and the… Read more · 1
instructions were good enough to work with, it was good to know there was a mobile app available to help if needed. The materials, hardware and fixings were all good quality and were well packaged.
In-depth reviews
Shocking should have bought a chinese shed! – This is my second shed i bought from wholesale direct danedenong. 1st was a 2.6 x 2.6 china made. Was a complete package with the concrete mounts. Hex screws thruout. Came out looking fantastic. Solid and strong and no uneven spots. No video and dodgy instructions and yet perfect looking. Everyone who comes around asks if i got it installed… Read more
proffessionally. This time i thought id do the right thing and get Australian made. Regret that decision. Got an Abco 3 x 3. No hex screws. There clip lock system is dodgy. No concrete mounts. No corner mounts. With a video and far better instructions came out flimsy. The cliplock system is not superior rather greatly inferior to hex screws. There screws were rubbish. The only thing i found better was the roof which was easier to assemble on ground and raised up in 2 pieces. The China shed had to go sheet at a time. Other then that every other aspect was far worse. Never again will i purchase or recommend Absco.
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Good cheap garden shed – Obtained the 2nd 3m x1.52m x 2m Economy zinc shed from Bunnings Did slab as instructed and fitted nearly perfect Being a retired builder helped with single handed assembly of the first shed as instructions are pretty good when viewed by experience Had Issues with a lot of holes not lining up even though matching the panels as instructed but easily… Read more · 1
overcome with drilling screw holes etc Once assembled and fixed down the first shed is as stable as expected and should last a lifetime. Have erected pool heating panels on top with a couple of extra timber supports The 2nd shed not being assembled yet because it is missing the CJS Channel joiners from the package but giving details to the service contact will see them delivered to my address promptly (within 7-10 days I am told) so will assemble remaining panels then
Overall if this 2nd shed goes together as the first then the product is excellent and the service in replacing parts will be good. Bolt down kits supplied in both are excellent
Good shed for the price – Review for Eco Range Garden Shed 1.52m x 0.78m in Zinc I got this shed as a quick, cheap and easy garden shed, so it didn't have high expectations to meet. It came flat packed in a (large and heavy) cardboard box, and included all the bits and pieces needed for assembly except for an electric drill (which you very much need). The instructions… Read more · 1
were pretty basic, and fine if how parts went together were obvious, but it was a struggle on the tricky bits where it wasn't' exactly clear which slot was supposed to go where. I also found that not all the parts had their label stamped on them, and although I was able to work out which was which by process of elimination, there are some parts very similar and if those were the ones that hadn't been labelled I would have been in trouble.
I found that the pre-drilled holes didn't always line up, and in some places were missing completely. I was able to make it work by drilling new holes, but this could be frustrating because if you got the hole in the wrong spot you might not find out until later when another piece doesn't fit (I had a lot of trouble with the rail above the door, which joins a few parts together).
The shed didn't come with brackets to bolt it down to a slab, but it does include instructions if you buy them separately. It definitely needs bolting down though as it will shift in strong wind - or when you open the door too enthusiastically!
Constructed, the shed is a good size for a small shed - tall enough to stand up inside and house garden tools with long handles. The slanted roof prevents water pooling on the top, and condensation dripping from the bottom. The inside stays dry in heavy rain (although there is a small gap around the door, so some water might get in if it's windy as well). It's sturdy enough, but it's just sheet metal so don't expect too much.
Overall I'm happy with the shed - especially for the price, and would recommend it.
Full disclosure: Paulo from SImply Sheds asked me to post a review, but I was happy to help if it helps someone else!
Positive reviews
Awesome Value! Great Product! – Purchase through Mitre 10. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Some holes didn't align, rectified with the drill bit provided (minor issue). There was a door channel missing so I contacted Sarah in customer service. Sarah was awesome to deal with, she organised the component to be sent directly to me. She tracked, provided updates and a delivery date. Customer Service, Outstanding! Thank you Sarah! Show details · 1
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Tiny shed for a tiny space – Because of space constraints I needed a really small shed and I found one at Absco thru Bunnings. It being non-standard, it had taken a couple of weeks for it to arrive. Knocking it up was very easy and straightforward but there was an issue with one of the hinges welded the wrong way. I contacted Absco via Bunnings the next day and they… Read more · 1
replied within 15 minutes. I provided them with photos of the problem and they were already having the new part readied for shipping as soon as possible.
It was a short but very productive communication with Absco. Mistakes were bound to happen but I'm very happy with how professional they were with the whole issue. No dramas.
Neat Little Shed – Great product, easy to erect (did it on my own), comprehensive kit was quite impressed with plenty of screws, anchor bolts, drill & screw bits also provided, most holes lined up ok, but not all, so expect to do some drilling, I mainly used the paper instructions, all parts are clearly marked, but on occasion I did watch the video for verifcation… Read more · 1
of process. Unfortunately, one of my anchor bolts snapped during final assembly so I called Absco for a replacement bolt (spoke to the wonderful Sarah), they ended up sending me another complete set of anchors which was terrific! Highly recommend.
Negative reviews
Crap system – So hard to put together and there new clip system is absolutely crap and the pre drilled holes don't even line up and my dad has one that was brought in the 90s and it was better back then as everything was done with riverts and the channels were solid the one I have U have to use a joiner so worse she'd ever this is the 2nd one I have had trouble with not impressed Show details
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A fair few issues - But great Absco Customer Service (Ongoing) – Currently talking to Absco - Great customer service and coming up with solutions to the below problems - Pre-drilled screw holes rarely aligned. Took more than 2 days to build. - Manual was anything but helpful on occasions. - Concerned about some indicators of limited strength. - Videos in app never worked. - Set used to anchor shed to base… Read more
isn't ideal for sheds on top of pads (cannot screw through the channels). Need taller brackets in such instances
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It's handy garden tools – It was missing a part, but I've wrung them up ,and the issue was solved ,they've sent me the part within a week, so it worked out OK. It was a experience, assembling the first shed. Show details
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Recent reviews
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Embarrassing shed – Originally sent wrong shed which required photographic evidence to convince Absco to rectify. Followed instructions carefully and used pre-punched holes (not all of which had been successfully punched through). Contracted builder to construct concrete slab which met the spec perfectly. Walls of shed extruded from the snap-tite channels at both… Read more
ends so decided to centre them. End result can be seen in attached photos. Channels around perimeter of rebated slab do not fit together at any corner. Unable to use pre-punched holes to attach roof at corners as it's impossible to bring walls in. A bit of a disappointment to end up in this situation, but will live with it. I'm assuming this is not the case for all of their sheds, although it highlights QA issues.
Update: See attached photo for customer service correspondence.
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Perfect Weekend Project – Shed was easy to construct only taking a few hours, The only thing which was slightly challenging was the part references were printed very small on some panels and then large on others so could be hard to find due to inconsistency. Would definitely recommend Show details · 1
Easy assembly shed - but design to improve – Though it’s easy assembly, the design is not robust enough! There are no supporting ribs for walls in the middle and no protectors for screw edges that protrude. Certainly there’s scope of improvement.. video app helps lil bit but missing details.. Design to improve to make it more robust.. with a few improvements it can be a better product! Show details
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Good value for money – Product is good for the price, will need patience for installation, some holes were only etched or not even etched which made it a bit difficult but in the end we are happy. Show details · 1
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Works perfectly and exactly what we needed – Works well and is waterproof which is great and easy and simple to design. And able to build most of it on my own with a few points needing 2 sets of hands. Show details · 1
Easy Shed – I purchased Eco Garden set online it was delivered Intime as promised. Easy to install, the installation guide is self explanatory. We spent few hours to complete the final product and looks amazing. Show details · 1
Awesome Shed – Very happy with my shed & the value. The key was the app for assembly. Have the longer approximate 30 minute video and build step by step. Pretty Easy if you follow the instructions. Show details · 1
Easy to set up and handle – We bought the shed and picked it up diretly from the store. It did not take long to assemble it. Two people would be recommended. One thing I was not happy with was the bolt down kits - they were too high for the shed bottom so we had to drill new holes. Show details · 1
Awesome Value – Ainsley . Great value for money. Fast delivery. Very easy to deal with smooth transaction. Will buy again. Would recommend to anyone looking for a shed. Overall very happy with our purchase :) Show details · 1
Eco Garden Shed – Fast delivery and easy to install with clear instructions. The shed is perfect if you have a long narrow area of the yard. Many other companies did not offer a shed with these dimension for such a great price. Very happy. Thanks Paulo Show details · 1
Great quality and really easy instructions! – Thank you to Ainsley for answering my questions regarding delivery and installation . The parts and panels for the shed are of a superior standard and the instructions are very clear and simple to understand. There is also a very generous number of bolts and screws provided! I cannot wait to see my shed installed ! Show details · 1
wrong parts and part missing originally- but all good now – I identified some wrong parts and a connector missing upon checking the contents in the pack. Your Sarah very helpfully rectified this quickly by despatching the correct parts after a short email exchange. Very impressive customer service from Sarah. Show reply
Perfect Shed! – We received our shed and setting it up was a breeze. Delivery was quick Quality of the metal is fantastic. Representative Michelle was super helpful with any questions we had. Would happily purchase from this company again. Show details · 1
My second garage – This product is easy to assemble may need two people to make it easier when assembling the roof. All in all it has been fantastic and having the extra room in the garage if a great bonus. Show details · 1
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