Shed cost calculator

Enter the shed size and material, add a slab, and enter your ZIP. Per square foot prices come from HomeAdvisor, with Fixr's 8 by 10 shed as the typical wood rate.

$4,000Typical 8 by 10 wood shed

$5,653Average shed (Fixr)

$20 to $100A sq ft, wood (HomeAdvisor)

Storage shed cost

$1,600 to $8,000

Typical $4,000 (US average)

$50Per sq ft, all in, typical

$1,600Low

$8,000High

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How we got this

Wood shed, installed$20 to $100 a sq ft (typical $50)HomeAdvisor: wood $20 to $100 a square foot. Typical from Fixr's 8 by 10 shed at $4,000 (80 sq ft).
Shed size80 sq ftLow, typical and high each times 80.
RegionUS average prices (no ZIP entered)Enter a ZIP to scale the labor part of the price to your state's wages.
Total$1,600 to $8,000, typical $4,000

Item	Qty	Low	Typical	High
Wood shed, built	80 sq ft	$1,600	$4,000	$8,000
Total		$1,600	$4,000	$8,000

Sources: Fixr, storage shed cost; HomeAdvisor, barn and shed cost; This Old House, concrete slab cost; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national files); US Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to county relationship file. Checked 2026-10-09.

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Key takeaways

A shed usually costs $1,500 to $10,000, Fixr says, $5,653 on average.
Fixr's size table puts an 8 by 8 shed at $3,200 and an 8 by 10 at $4,000.
Fixr's averages by material: resin $1,000, metal $4,500 and wood $6,000.
A concrete slab adds $4 to $8 a square foot, This Old House says.

Shed cost by size

Size	Fixr
6 by 4 (24 sq ft)	$1,200
6 by 9 (54 sq ft)	$2,700
8 by 8 (64 sq ft)	$3,200
8 by 10 (80 sq ft)	$4,000

Fixr's rows work out to about $50 a square foot. HomeAdvisor's range for wood is $20 to $100 a square foot and for metal $5 to $50.

Wood, metal or resin

Fixr's material averages: resin $1,000, metal $4,500, wood $6,000, concrete $18,000 and brick $24,000. Resin kits are cheap and quick. Wood is easy to customize and repair. Metal resists rot but can dent.

The base

A gravel pad is the cheapest base. A concrete slab lasts longest; This Old House puts slabs at $4 to $8 a square foot. Many towns require a permit above a size limit.

A worked example

An 8 by 10 wood shed at the US average comes to $1,600 to $8,000, about $4,000 typical, or about $4,480 on a slab. A 120 square foot metal shed is about $3,300. Enter a ZIP to scale the 45% labor share.

Quoting sheds

Size, doors and windows on the estimate.
Base as a line.
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FAQ

How much does it cost to build a shed?

Fixr says $1,500 to $10,000, about $5,653 on average.

How much is an 8 by 10 shed?

Fixr puts it at about $4,000.

Is a metal shed cheaper than wood?

Usually. Fixr's averages are $4,500 for metal and $6,000 for wood.

Do I need a foundation for a shed?

A level base is a must. Gravel works for small sheds; a slab for big ones.

Do I need a permit for a shed?

Often only above a size limit. Check with your town.

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