Shed Extension

Cairn Cross delivers professional shed extension and structural building services across the UK, providing safe, durable, and compliant solutions for rail depots, maintenance hubs, and industrial facilities.

Cairn Cross designs and constructs shed extensions that integrate seamlessly with existing buildings, ensuring compliance with UK structural and safety standards, this structural addition to an existing building, typically a steel-framed or modular structure, designed to increase operational space, storage capacity, or functional areas without the need for a completely new building.

Shed extensions are commonly used in rail depots, maintenance hubs, industrial facilities, and warehouses to provide:

Additional storage for materials, vehicles, or equipment
Extended workshop or maintenance areas
Improved workflow and operational efficiency
Flexible solutions that can be tailored to existing site layouts

Professional Shed Extension Solutions

Cairn Cross provides specialist shed extension and structural building services for industrial, commercial, and rail infrastructure projects across the UK. Our team ensures shed extensions are robust, durable, and operationally efficient, supporting long-term operational requirements.

Shed Extension Services Offered

Cairn Cross provides a full range of shed extension services, including:

Design and planning of shed extensions
Steel frame and structural construction
Roofing, cladding, and external finishes
Integration with depot operational systems
Site surveys and structural assessments

These services ensure safe, reliable, and operationally efficient shed extensions.

Key Features and Benefits

Increased operational space – expand depots, workshops, and storage areas efficiently
Durable and robust construction – steel and reinforced structures for heavy-duty use
Customised design – tailored to existing site layout and operational requirements
Compliance with UK standards – including structural and safety regulations
Integration with operational systems – doors, lighting, and depot equipment
Experienced project delivery – from design and planning through to completion

Applications Across the UK Rail Projects

Applications Across UK Projects

Cairn Cross shed extension services are applied across a variety of UK rail and industrial projects:

Rail depots and maintenance hubs
Train washing and service areas
Industrial and logistics facilities
Heavy-duty operational areas
Commercial and storage buildings

Shed extensions provide additional space and functionality while maintaining operational efficiency.

Structured Shed Extension Delivery Process

Cairn Cross delivers shed extensions through a structured, quality-focused approach:

Site survey and assessment of structural requirements
Design and planning in line with operational needs
Structural steel frame and shed construction
Roofing, cladding, and finishing works

This ensures shed extensions are safe, durable, and fully compliant with UK standards.

Supporting Efficient and Expanded Operations

Cairn Cross shed extension services provide:

Additional operational and storage space
Durable, long-lasting construction
Compliance with UK safety and building regulations
Seamless integration with existing depot infrastructure
Improved workflow and operational efficiency

Our solutions ensure depots and industrial facilities are optimised for current and future operational needs.

Why Choose Cairn Cross for Shed Extensions

Cairn Cross combines engineering expertise, practical construction experience, and regulatory knowledge, delivering shed extensions that are safe, compliant, and tailored to operational requirements.

Trusted across UK rail depots, industrial facilities, and commercial projects for over 30 years, Cairn Cross ensures shed extensions increase space, functionality, and operational efficiency.

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New RRV Maintenance Shed at Crewe

Design and build scheme to provide a new shed facility to accommodate Road Rail Vehicles (RRV) on the depot.

Customer

Network Rail

Sector

Rail Infrastructure

Kings Heath

Siemens appointed Cairn Cross to construct a multifunctional facility at Kings Heath.

Customer

Siemens Mobility

Sector

Rail Infrastructure

Hull Botanic Gardens Maintenance Depot Extension

Rail depot infrastructure upgrades and structural modifications to rail shed building.

Customer

Northern Rail

Sector

Rail Infrastructure

Oxley Train Depot Extension

Provision of a new shed facility to accommodate the new 11 car fleet of trains.

Customer

Alstom Traincare

Sector

Rail Infrastructure