Whats the Cost of Building a Shed?
“What does it cost to build a shed?” is one of the most common questions we receive. The bottom line is on the minds of most homeowners – whether they’re looking to build a cheap shed, put up a utilitarian steel building or have something more extravagant custom-built. So how do you set a baseline and determine your potential savings? The easiest way is to look at the complete installed cost of a pre-finished shed. What will they charge to simply drop off a prefabricated unit onto your lot? This is easiest to compare with smaller units that do not require a foundation — just level ground and a gravel base. In order to estimate costs based on square footage, you’ll need take construction techniques and materials into consideration. There are many factors that will cause one shed to cost more than another – most commonly the framing, siding, roofing, flooring, windows, and doors. It’s not always apples to apples. For example: some kits use remarkably light engineering. That’s not a good
