Home project cost
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Shed?
Install a 10x12 ft storage shed
DIY range
$800-$3,500
Professional range
$3,000-$10,000
What drives the cost
- Prefab kit vs site-built from scratch
- Material — resin, metal, or wood
- Foundation — gravel pad, skids, or a poured slab
- Electrical run if the shed needs power or lighting
A resin or metal kit shed on a gravel pad is one of the more accessible weekend builds for a DIYer with basic tools; a larger site-built wood shed with a real foundation and electrical starts to resemble a small detached structure in cost and complexity.
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