Shed Cost Calculator
Materials cost to build a shed, line by line, with a low and high range.
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- 120 sq ft footprint
- $3,998 est. cost
Cut list: Shed Cost Calculator
- Treated skids on gravel$240
- Floor joists and decking$540
- Wall framing$880
- T1-11 panels$845
- Roof framing and sheathing$461
- Asphalt shingles$216
- Door$300
- Windows$150
- Paint or stain$176
- Fasteners and hardware$190
- Typical total$3,998
- Range$3,398 to $4,598
- Per square foot$33.32
- [ ] Treated skids on gravel
- [ ] Floor joists and decking
- [ ] Wall framing
- [ ] T1-11 panels
- [ ] Roof framing and sheathing
- [ ] Asphalt shingles
- [ ] Door
- [ ] Windows
- [ ] Paint or stain
- [ ] Fasteners and hardware
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Build a 10 x 12 ft shed
120 sq ft shed, about $3,398 to $4,598 in materials.
- Materials
- $3,998
- Time
- 3 weekends
- Level
- Advanced
- 1
Check setbacks and permits
Ask your building department about size limits and setbacks.
- Rules confirmed
- 2
Build the foundation
Level the site and build the base.
- Base level
- 3
Frame floor and walls
Frame the floor and raise the walls.
- Walls plumb
- Footprint
- 120 sq ft
- Est. cost
- $3,998
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How much does it cost to build a shed?
Most of the cost tracks the floor, wall and roof area, so size drives the price.
- Choose the size. Set width, length and wall height.
- Pick the foundation. Skids and blocks cost less than a slab.
- Choose finishes. Siding and roofing swing the total.
- Add openings. A door and windows add a fixed amount.
- Set local prices. Adjust against the national assumption for your area.
Typical materials cost by size
| Size | Range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 8 ft | $2,329 to $3,151 | $42.81 |
| 8 x 12 ft | $2,984 to $4,037 | $36.57 |
| 10 x 12 ft | $3,398 to $4,598 | $33.32 |
| 12 x 16 ft | $4,641 to $6,279 | $28.44 |
| 12 x 20 ft | $5,470 to $7,400 | $26.81 |
Prices are typical national assumptions and a planning estimate, not a quote. See the shed building guide.
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