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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Shed?

Quick answer: ShedBuilder.ai computes real materials cost estimates for DIY shed builders in the US from the same pricing engine our customers use. Across 69 plan sizes and roof styles in this catalog, computed materials costs range from $3,126 to $14,131.

Pricing assumptions

  • Pricing basis:our engine's baseline materials price table, built from Charlotte, NC–area retail estimates (spot-checked against Home Depot listings) — the region we operate in, not a location-specific quote for your ZIP code. Lumber and materials prices vary by region and week; treat the total as a planning baseline and check your local supplier.
  • Price effective date: 2026-08-18. This date moves whenever the underlying price table is updated.
  • Waste factors: included — a 10% waste allowance on framing lumber and sheet goods (higher on hip roofs and around openings), matching what the engine assumes for every quote it generates.
  • Excluded: sales tax, delivery/freight, tools, permits, and site work (grading, foundation excavation). Labor is shown separately below only when an estimate is available — it is never folded into the materials number above.

10×12 Gable Storage Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$5,344 materials

12×16 Gable Workshop Shed

12′ × 16′ · gable

$6,642 materials

8×10 Gable Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · gable

$4,033 materials

10×12 Lean-To Shed

10′ × 12′ · lean to

$5,312 materials

12×12 Gable Shed

12′ × 12′ · gable

$5,853 materials

8×12 Gable Shed

8′ × 12′ · gable

$4,781 materials

10×16 Gable Shed

10′ × 16′ · gable

$6,479 materials

12×20 Gable Large Shed

12′ × 20′ · gable

$8,165 materials

10×12 Gambrel Barn Shed

10′ × 12′ · gambrel

$5,589 materials

12×16 Gambrel Barn Shed

12′ × 16′ · gambrel

$7,305 materials

8×12 Lean-To Shed

8′ × 12′ · lean to

$4,787 materials

10×10 Gable Shed

10′ × 10′ · gable

$4,960 materials

8×8 Gable Tool Shed

8′ × 8′ · gable

$3,636 materials

12×24 Gable Garage Shed

12′ × 24′ · gable

$9,363 materials

14×20 Gable Workshop

14′ × 20′ · gable

$9,460 materials

16×20 Gable Large Workshop

16′ × 20′ · gable

$10,601 materials

10×12 Gable She Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$7,575 materials

12×16 Gable Home Office Shed

12′ × 16′ · gable

$9,519 materials

10×14 Gable Shed

10′ × 14′ · gable

$6,052 materials

12×16 Lean-To Shed

12′ × 16′ · lean to

$6,772 materials

10×12 Gable Firewood Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$5,416 materials

8×16 Gable Narrow Shed

8′ × 16′ · gable

$5,609 materials

12×12 Gambrel Barn Shed

12′ × 12′ · gambrel

$6,325 materials

16×24 Gable Garage

16′ × 24′ · gable

$11,669 materials

10×12 Craftsman Entry Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$8,795 materials

10×10 Hip Pavilion Shed

10′ × 10′ · hip

$4,669 materials

10×10 Saltbox Cabin

10′ × 10′ · saltbox

$4,561 materials

10×12 A-Frame Cabin

10′ × 12′ · a frame

$5,618 materials

10×12 Double Door Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$4,934 materials

10×12 Hip Storage Shed

10′ × 12′ · hip

$5,275 materials

10×12 Saltbox Storage Shed

10′ × 12′ · saltbox

$5,101 materials

10×14 Board & Batten She Shed

10′ × 14′ · gable

$8,065 materials

10×14 Hip Roof Shed

10′ × 14′ · hip

$5,675 materials

10×14 Pool House

10′ × 14′ · gable

$7,895 materials

10×14 Saltbox Shed

10′ × 14′ · saltbox

$5,593 materials

10×16 Gambrel Barn Shed

10′ × 16′ · gambrel

$6,048 materials

10×16 Storage Shed with Loft

10′ × 16′ · gable

$5,666 materials

10×16 Cabin Shed with Porch

10′ × 16′ · gable

$10,051 materials

10×20 Gable Storage Shed

10′ × 20′ · gable

$6,542 materials

10×20 Lean-To Shed

10′ × 20′ · lean to

$6,433 materials

12×14 Craftsman Entry Shed

12′ × 14′ · gable

$9,728 materials

12×16 A-Frame Cabin

12′ × 16′ · a frame

$6,485 materials

12×16 Board & Batten Studio

12′ × 16′ · gable

$10,076 materials

12×16 Hip Cottage Shed

12′ × 16′ · hip

$6,951 materials

12×16 Workshop with Loft

12′ × 16′ · gable

$6,839 materials

12×16 Saltbox Workshop

12′ × 16′ · saltbox

$6,818 materials

12×20 Gambrel Barn with Loft

12′ × 20′ · gambrel

$8,172 materials

12×20 Garage Shed

12′ × 20′ · gable

$8,161 materials

12×20 Hip Garden Barn

12′ × 20′ · hip

$7,620 materials

12×20 Backyard Office

12′ × 20′ · gable

$11,142 materials

12×20 Saltbox Barn Shed

12′ × 20′ · saltbox

$7,522 materials

12×24 Lean-To Equipment Shed

12′ × 24′ · lean to

$8,228 materials

12×24 Metal Roof Workshop

12′ × 24′ · gable

$9,192 materials

12×32 Deep Garage

12′ × 32′ · gable

$11,371 materials

14×20 Barn with Loft

14′ × 20′ · gambrel

$9,054 materials

14×24 Garage Workshop

14′ × 24′ · gable

$10,273 materials

14×24 Studio Office

14′ × 24′ · gable

$14,131 materials

16×20 A-Frame Cabin

16′ × 20′ · a frame

$7,958 materials

16×24 A-Frame Cabin with Loft

16′ × 24′ · a frame

$9,003 materials

16×32 Double-Bay Garage

16′ × 32′ · gable

$13,856 materials

18×20 A-Frame Cabin with Loft

18′ × 20′ · a frame

$8,685 materials

18×24 A-Frame Cabin with Loft

18′ × 24′ · a frame

$9,748 materials

6×8 Gable Garden Shed

6′ × 8′ · gable

$3,194 materials

6×8 Lean-To Bike Shed

8′ × 6′ · lean to

$3,126 materials

8×10 Board & Batten Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · gable

$4,229 materials

8×10 Hip Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · hip

$4,039 materials

8×10 Saltbox Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · saltbox

$3,933 materials

8×12 Metal Roof Storage Shed

8′ × 12′ · gable

$4,744 materials

8×8 Gambrel Mini Barn

8′ × 8′ · gambrel

$3,876 materials

Frequently Asked Questions

How are these numbers computed?
Every number on this page and its linked plan pages comes from running the actual ShedBuilder.ai pricing engine against that plan's framing, sheathing, roofing, siding, and hardware — the same engine our builder customers quote real jobs with — not a hand-typed estimate.
Will my actual cost match this number?
Not exactly — these use our Charlotte, NC–area baseline price table, not a quote for your ZIP code, and any customization (doors, windows, siding, loft) changes the bill of materials. Sign up for a free plan set to price your exact configuration.
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