If you’ve ever asked, “How much do shed builders charge?”, you’ve probably noticed that quotes can vary by thousands of dollars, making it difficult to know whether you’re comparing apples to apples. We’re Wright’s Shed Co., and we’ve been building custom sheds on customers’ properties since 1997, so we hear this question every day. The challenge is that not every quote includes the same materials, features, or installation services. In this guide, we’ll break down our real starting prices by model and region, explain what’s included, highlight the upgrades that affect cost, and show you what to expect before requesting a quote. You can browse every model and size on our pricing page, but the overview below covers the pricing most homeowners want to know first.
Quick Answer: Shed prices vary widely, from budget DIY kits to large custom builds exceeding $11,000, depending on the shed’s size, model, materials, and whether the price includes on-site installation. Wright’s Shed Co.’s starting prices in Utah range from $2,117 for a small Vineyard to $3,418 for an 8×8 Farm, with on-site installation included. Nebraska pricing is generally lower for comparable models. DIY shed kits cost less upfront but do not include installation or craftsmanship warranty coverage.
How Much Do Shed Builders Charge on Average?
Shed builders charge anywhere from under $2,000 for a small DIY kit to over $11,000 for a large custom-built structure, and the spread comes down to size, model, and whether installation is included. Our smallest builds start at $1,809 for a DIY kit and run up through the $9,000 to $11,000 range for our largest 12×32 custom models, in Utah pricing. Nebraska starting prices run lower on most sizes. Every custom shed price includes on-site installation, since we build on your property rather than dropping off a pre-built box.
Ask five different shed companies for a price, and you’ll likely get five different numbers, and not because anyone is being dishonest. Some quotes cover materials only, some include delivery of a pre-built unit, and some, like ours, include full on-site construction and a craftsmanship warranty. Before comparing any two prices, confirm what each one actually covers. A lower number that excludes installation, a foundation, or standard trim isn’t actually the cheaper option once you account for what you’d still need to pay for separately.
What Size and Model Shed Builders Charge For
Price scales with square footage first, then with roof style and wall height. A 6×6 starter shed and a 12×32 workshop-sized building are not the same product, and a builder quoting a single flat number for “a shed” is skipping the variable that matters most. That’s why we anchor every quote to a specific model, size, and region rather than a headline figure.
Wall height and roof pitch change the price too, not just floor space. Our Orchard model uses an 8-foot wall and a 6/12 roof for standing headroom throughout, while the Vineyard uses a lower 7-foot wall and a shallower 4/12 roof, which is part of why the Vineyard starts lower. The Farm model’s Gambrel roof adds usable overhead storage space, which is reflected in its higher starting price compared to a flat-roofed model of the same footprint. The Lean-To uses an asymmetrical wall height, a 9-foot front wall tapering to a 7-foot rear wall under a sloped roof, which suits a build set against a fence or property line.
Wright’s Shed Co. Pricing by Model (Utah vs. Nebraska)
Starting prices vary by model because each one uses a different wall height, roof pitch, and craftsmanship warranty term. The table below shows our smallest-size starting price for each model in both regions we serve, current as of July 2026 and subject to change; confirm current pricing or request a free quote for your exact size.
| Model | Utah Starting Price | Nebraska Starting Price | Craftsmanship Warranty |
| Vineyard (7′ wall, 4/12 roof) | $2,117 | $1,938 | 5 years |
| Orchard (8′ wall, 6/12 roof), most popular | $2,300 | $2,127 | 8 years |
| Lean-To (sloped roof) | $2,327 | $1,809 | 8 years |
| Farm (Gambrel roof, 8×8) | $3,418 | $2,723 | 8 years |
| DIY Shed Kit (self-install) | $1,809 | $1,264 | None |
| Chicken Coop (4×7) | $2,600 | $1,200 | N/A |
Our Orchard model is the most popular, ranging from roughly $2,300 for a 6×6 up to $9,962 for a 12×32 in Utah, since it’s fully customizable and includes an 8-foot wall for standing headroom. See the full Orchard pricing table for every size we offer, or compare the Vineyard, Farm, and Lean-To model pages directly. Detached garages are available in Nebraska only, and since they’re highly customized, we price those to a quote rather than publish a starting figure.
Chicken coops follow a different pricing pattern, since they’re a smaller, specialty structure built with the same LP SmartSide siding and GAF Timberline shingles as our sheds. Our smallest coop, a 4×5, starts at $2,200 in Utah and is not currently offered in Nebraska; the smallest coop available in Nebraska is a 4×7 starting at $1,200. Larger custom coop sizes are priced individually since layouts vary based on the number of birds and nesting box configuration you need. Detached garages follow the same custom-quote approach since size, door configuration, and finish level vary too widely for a single starting figure to be meaningful.
What’s Actually Included in the Price
Our starting prices include materials that other builders sell as upgrades, which is the real reason two “shed” quotes at the same dollar figure aren’t the same product. Every one of our sheds comes standard with LP SmartSide engineered wood siding treated with the SmartGuard process, GAF Timberline architectural shingles, 2×4 wall framing set 16 inches on center, and AMSCO or Alpine double-paned windows. According to LP Building Solutions, SmartSide siding carries a 5/50-Year Limited Factory Warranty, covering a 5-year full material and labor period followed by prorated material coverage through year 50 when the product is installed and maintained per LP’s instructions.
Framing, flooring, and doors matter just as much as siding and shingles, even though they get less attention in a sales pitch. Our sheds use double top plates on every wall, 3/4-inch tongue-and-groove OSB flooring over a pressure-treated or galvanized steel base, and a steel-framed door with an LP SmartSide exterior, key latch, and diamond-plate metal threshold as the standard door. Tar paper comes standard under the shingles on every build, and Sherwin-Williams A-100 exterior latex paint finishes the siding. None of that is an upcharge; it’s the baseline spec on every model we build.
On-Site Installation vs. Delivered Kits
Every custom model price includes on-site installation, meaning our crew builds and levels the shed on your property rather than trucking in a pre-assembled unit. A DIY shed kit is the one product where installation is not included; you receive pre-cut, panelized materials and assemble it yourself, which is why kit prices start lower. Compare kit pricing if a self-install project fits your timeline and skill level better than a full build. Note that kit pricing excludes shingles and drip edge, so factor those in separately if you’re comparing a kit total against a fully built price.
Why Utah and Nebraska Prices Differ
Nebraska pricing runs lower than Utah on most models and sizes, largely reflecting differences in regional material and labor costs between our two build locations. A small Orchard, for example, starts around $2,300 in Utah versus about $2,127 in Nebraska, and that gap widens on larger sizes. Always confirm which region a price reflects before comparing it to another builder’s quote, since a Utah figure and a Nebraska figure for the same model aren’t interchangeable.
We build from two locations, Kaysville, Utah, and Greenwood, Nebraska, and pricing is published separately for each. If you’re near the border of our service area or comparing a quote from another region, ask which location and pricing sheet the number came from. Idaho and Iowa are part of our delivery, but pricing for those areas should be confirmed directly with us at the time of your quote.
What Drives Your Price Up: Extras and Upgrades
Add-ons move the final price above the model’s starting figure, and knowing the common ones ahead of time keeps a quote from feeling like a surprise. The table below shows a sample of our published extras pricing; see the full extras list for everything available.
| Upgrade | Price |
| 6′ double door | $350 |
| Steel/fiberglass door with half glass | $525 |
| 3′ transom window | $125 |
| Loft (per sq. ft.) | $5.00 |
| Porch or deck (per sq. ft.) | $25 |
| Roof pitch upgrade to 8/12 | 10% of base price |
| Two-tone paint | 10% of shed cost |
Two-Tone Paint and Roof Pitch Add-Ons
Two-tone paint adds 10 percent to the total shed cost, and a steeper roof pitch, such as moving to 8/12 or 10/12, adds 10 to 15 percent of the base price depending on the pitch you choose. Doors, windows, shelving, and dormers are priced individually, so you can add exactly what you need without paying for a package of upgrades you don’t want.
A porch or deck runs $25 per square foot plus $50 per upgraded 6-inch post, which is a common addition on a Farm or Orchard used as a workshop or hangout space. Shelving is priced by the linear foot at $4.50 to $4.75, an easy way to add organized storage without paying for a full loft if overhead space isn’t needed. Because every extra is priced individually, your final total only reflects the features you actually choose.
Custom-Built Shed vs. DIY Kit: Cost Comparison
A DIY kit costs less upfront than the same size built on-site, but the gap narrows once you account for a foundation, tools, and the labor you’re supplying yourself. An 8×10 DIY kit starts at $2,703 in Utah, compared to $3,475 for the same size Orchard built on your property, a difference of roughly $772 for full installation and a craftsmanship warranty a kit doesn’t carry.
That $772 gap also has to cover your own time, a rented or borrowed tool set if you don’t already own one, and the shingles and drip edge that kit pricing leaves out. For a straightforward weekend project with a helper or two, a kit can still make sense. For a larger build, a tighter timeline, or a site that needs careful leveling, the price gap tends to close fast once labor and missing materials are added back in.
Materials vs. Craftsmanship Warranty Pricing Signal
The materials warranty and the craftsmanship warranty are two separate things, and mixing them up overstates what a cheaper build actually covers. LP SmartSide siding and GAF Timberline shingles carry their own manufacturer warranties regardless of who installs them. GAF Timberline shingles, for instance, carry a Limited Lifetime Factory Warranty on the shingles themselves, with wind coverage up to 130 mph under GAF’s Special Installation method (110 mph under standard installation), per GAF’s product documentation.
Our craftsmanship warranty, covering our on-site construction, is separate and model-specific: 5 years on the Vineyard, 8 years on the Orchard, Farm, and Lean-To, and none on DIY kits since we don’t install those. Read our full warranty terms before comparing coverage between builders.
What Can Add Unexpected Cost to a Shed Quote
Beyond the model, size, and listed upgrades, a few site-specific factors affect your final price even though they don’t show up on a starting-price chart. Site access matters if a crew needs extra time to navigate gates, slopes, or existing landscaping to reach your build location. A foundation upgrade, such as moving from a standard pressure-treated wood base to a concrete pad, is priced separately from the shed itself and gets discussed during your quote.
Permit fees, where required, are set by your city or county, and thresholds vary widely from one municipality to the next, so we never publish a blanket permit cost. Delivery distance can also factor into pricing for DIY kits, since materials are trucked to your property rather than installed on-site by our crew. None of these are hidden fees; they’re site-specific variables that a phone call or an on-site visit resolves before your final number is set.
How to Get an Accurate Price for Your Yard
The only way to get an exact number is a quote, since your final price depends on size, model, extras, and your specific yard, and we won’t invent a single “average” total that fits every property. Start with our starting prices above to narrow down a model and size range, then use our 3D shed designer to customize dimensions, siding color, and add-ons and see how they affect the price in real time. From there, a free quote locks in an exact figure for your region, with on-site installation included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom shed cost on average?
Wright’s Shed Co.’s starting prices run from $1,809 for a DIY kit up to $3,418 for our Farm model in Utah, with Nebraska pricing generally lower. Larger, fully customized sheds can run past $9,000, so an exact number depends on size, model, and extras. Requesting a free quote is the only way to get a figure specific to your yard and chosen upgrades.
Does the price include installation?
Yes, on every custom-built model. Wright’s Shed Co. builds and installs on the customer’s property as part of the shed price. DIY kits are the exception since they’re self-installed.
Why is Nebraska pricing different from Utah?
Nebraska pricing runs lower than Utah on most models and sizes, reflecting regional cost differences between Wright’s Shed Co.’s two build locations. Always compare quotes labeled for the same region.
What’s the cheapest way to get a shed from Wright’s?
A small DIY kit is Wright’s Shed Co.’s lowest starting price at $1,809 in Utah and $1,264 in Nebraska, though it carries no craftsmanship warranty and requires self-installation.
Do custom sheds come with a warranty?
Yes. LP SmartSide siding carries a 5/50-Year Limited Factory Warranty and GAF Timberline shingles carry a Limited Lifetime Factory Warranty. Wright’s Shed Co.’s craftsmanship warranty is separate and model-specific, ranging from 5 to 8 years depending on the model, and it does not extend to items like porch decking, posts, or railing, which fall outside standard coverage.
How much does a shed builder charge per square foot?
Based on Wright’s Shed Co.’s published prices, per-square-foot cost varies significantly by size: smaller sheds run notably higher per square foot than larger ones, since fixed-cost features like the door, windows, and roof framing don’t scale down proportionally with square footage.
What increases a shed’s price the most?
Size is the biggest factor, followed by roof style. A Gambrel or steeper roof pitch, a larger door, extra windows, and site-built additions like a porch, deck, or loft add up faster than most buyers expect, so it helps to prioritize which upgrades matter most before requesting a quote.
Getting an Accurate Shed Builder Estimate in Utah
How much do shed builders charge? Understanding the answer comes down to knowing what you’re comparing. Shed prices vary based on the model, size, region, materials, upgrades, and whether services like on-site installation and warranty coverage are included. Looking beyond the starting price helps you compare quotes fairly and choose a shed that delivers lasting value instead of unexpected costs.
We believe pricing should be straightforward and transparent. That’s why we publish our starting prices and include quality standard materials, on-site construction, and craftsmanship warranty coverage with every custom shed. Get your free quote today and receive transparent, personalized pricing based on your location, shed model, size, and selected features, so you can move forward with confidence.