I’ve been wanting to build a storage shed in my backyard for awhile now. But I started researching the costs of labor and materials and quickly noticed how much they cost. I decided to educate myself on the process of building a storage shed so that I can do it myself as cheaply as possible.
Cost to build storage shed
The average cost to build a shed is around $1,000. This includes the walls, roof and floor structure. You can also purchase pre-made sheds that are already assembled at home improvement stores or big box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot.
The cost of building a small storage shed varies greatly depending on the size of the shed and whether you’re hiring someone else to do it for you or doing it yourself. The most common size of small storage shed is 8×12 feet (1,728 square feet). This size costs about $2,000 for materials and labor if you hire someone else to do it for you. If you plan on building your own small storage shed, expect to spend about $3-$4 per square foot if you use treated lumber and other high quality materials.
You’ll need an average of 2-3 days to build a small storage shed with proper planning and preparation. You’ll also need access to power tools such as drills, saws and nail guns as well as basic carpentry skills such as measuring and cutting wood pieces into place with a saw or jigsaw.
How much does it cost to build storage shed
The cost of a storage shed depends on your needs and the size of your shed. If you just need a small shed to store a lawn mower and gardening tools, the cost will be less than if you want a large space for storing all your other outdoor equipment.
The average cost to build a storage shed is $2,000 to $3,000. This price may vary depending on where you live and what materials are used to build it. You can save money by building it yourself, but hiring someone else might be safer for inexperienced builders.
The average cost to build a storage shed is $10,000. The total cost depends on the size and complexity of your project. If you are building a simple box with no windows or doors, the project can be done for as little as $500. However, if you want to add features like windows, doors or cathedral ceilings to your shed, expect to pay more.
The prices below reflect an 8′ x 12′ shed with a gable roof and no windows or other features.
Simple shed: $500
Basic shed with no exterior walls: $1,000
Basic shed with 4 interior walls: $1,500
Interior wall framing only (without insulation): $200 per linear foot
Insulation: $50 per square foot of floor space
Exterior siding material (cedar or vinyl): $50 per square foot of wall surface area
Roofing material (cedar shake shingles): $100 per square foot of roof surface area