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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 $2,947 to $13,862.

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

$5,149 materials

12×16 Gable Workshop Shed

12′ × 16′ · gable

$6,443 materials

8×10 Gable Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · gable

$3,842 materials

10×12 Lean-To Shed

10′ × 12′ · lean to

$5,083 materials

12×12 Gable Shed

12′ × 12′ · gable

$5,657 materials

8×12 Gable Shed

8′ × 12′ · gable

$4,604 materials

10×16 Gable Shed

10′ × 16′ · gable

$6,327 materials

12×20 Gable Large Shed

12′ × 20′ · gable

$7,964 materials

10×12 Gambrel Barn Shed

10′ × 12′ · gambrel

$5,395 materials

12×16 Gambrel Barn Shed

12′ × 16′ · gambrel

$7,161 materials

8×12 Lean-To Shed

8′ × 12′ · lean to

$4,621 materials

10×10 Gable Shed

10′ × 10′ · gable

$4,767 materials

8×8 Gable Tool Shed

8′ × 8′ · gable

$3,446 materials

12×24 Gable Garage Shed

12′ × 24′ · gable

$9,159 materials

14×20 Gable Workshop

14′ × 20′ · gable

$9,258 materials

16×20 Gable Large Workshop

16′ × 20′ · gable

$10,422 materials

10×12 Gable She Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$7,343 materials

12×16 Gable Home Office Shed

12′ × 16′ · gable

$9,260 materials

10×14 Gable Shed

10′ × 14′ · gable

$5,857 materials

12×16 Lean-To Shed

12′ × 16′ · lean to

$6,538 materials

10×12 Gable Firewood Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$5,267 materials

8×16 Gable Narrow Shed

8′ × 16′ · gable

$5,413 materials

12×12 Gambrel Barn Shed

12′ × 12′ · gambrel

$6,172 materials

16×24 Gable Garage

16′ × 24′ · gable

$11,464 materials

10×12 Craftsman Entry Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$8,670 materials

10×10 Hip Pavilion Shed

10′ × 10′ · hip

$4,645 materials

10×10 Saltbox Cabin

10′ × 10′ · saltbox

$4,387 materials

10×12 A-Frame Cabin

10′ × 12′ · a frame

$5,378 materials

10×12 Double Door Shed

10′ × 12′ · gable

$4,785 materials

10×12 Hip Storage Shed

10′ × 12′ · hip

$5,281 materials

10×12 Saltbox Storage Shed

10′ × 12′ · saltbox

$4,928 materials

10×14 Board & Batten She Shed

10′ × 14′ · gable

$7,871 materials

10×14 Hip Roof Shed

10′ × 14′ · hip

$5,629 materials

10×14 Pool House

10′ × 14′ · gable

$7,655 materials

10×14 Saltbox Shed

10′ × 14′ · saltbox

$5,423 materials

10×16 Gambrel Barn Shed

10′ × 16′ · gambrel

$5,896 materials

10×16 Storage Shed with Loft

10′ × 16′ · gable

$5,495 materials

10×16 Cabin Shed with Porch

10′ × 16′ · gable

$9,889 materials

10×20 Gable Storage Shed

10′ × 20′ · gable

$6,343 materials

10×20 Lean-To Shed

10′ × 20′ · lean to

$6,198 materials

12×14 Craftsman Entry Shed

12′ × 14′ · gable

$9,576 materials

12×16 A-Frame Cabin

12′ × 16′ · a frame

$6,215 materials

12×16 Board & Batten Studio

12′ × 16′ · gable

$9,814 materials

12×16 Hip Cottage Shed

12′ × 16′ · hip

$7,026 materials

12×16 Workshop with Loft

12′ × 16′ · gable

$6,638 materials

12×16 Saltbox Workshop

12′ × 16′ · saltbox

$6,673 materials

12×20 Gambrel Barn with Loft

12′ × 20′ · gambrel

$8,037 materials

12×20 Garage Shed

12′ × 20′ · gable

$8,002 materials

12×20 Hip Garden Barn

12′ × 20′ · hip

$7,732 materials

12×20 Backyard Office

12′ × 20′ · gable

$10,907 materials

12×20 Saltbox Barn Shed

12′ × 20′ · saltbox

$7,388 materials

12×24 Lean-To Equipment Shed

12′ × 24′ · lean to

$7,950 materials

12×24 Metal Roof Workshop

12′ × 24′ · gable

$8,595 materials

12×32 Deep Garage

12′ × 32′ · gable

$11,227 materials

14×20 Barn with Loft

14′ × 20′ · gambrel

$8,929 materials

14×24 Garage Workshop

14′ × 24′ · gable

$10,109 materials

14×24 Studio Office

14′ × 24′ · gable

$13,862 materials

16×20 A-Frame Cabin

16′ × 20′ · a frame

$7,686 materials

16×24 A-Frame Cabin with Loft

16′ × 24′ · a frame

$8,731 materials

16×32 Double-Bay Garage

16′ × 32′ · gable

$13,685 materials

18×20 A-Frame Cabin with Loft

18′ × 20′ · a frame

$8,401 materials

18×24 A-Frame Cabin with Loft

18′ × 24′ · a frame

$9,468 materials

6×8 Gable Garden Shed

6′ × 8′ · gable

$3,095 materials

6×8 Lean-To Bike Shed

8′ × 6′ · lean to

$2,947 materials

8×10 Board & Batten Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · gable

$4,037 materials

8×10 Hip Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · hip

$3,898 materials

8×10 Saltbox Garden Shed

8′ × 10′ · saltbox

$3,741 materials

8×12 Metal Roof Storage Shed

8′ × 12′ · gable

$4,233 materials

8×8 Gambrel Mini Barn

8′ × 8′ · gambrel

$3,685 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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