If you’ve been wondering is it cheaper to build your own shed, you’ll discover that yes, it is less expensive to build your own shed than to purchase a pre-built shed. Typically, it won’t take many specialty tools to build the shed.

The 3 Most Common Shed Sizes

• Small (10”x12” or 8”x12”): Do you have a green thumb — or have a spouse that thinks they do?
• Medium (10”x16” or 8”x16”): It’s safe to say, this is the typical East Coast homeowner’s best size shed to build.
• Large (12”x20” or 12”x24”): A shed so massive, you’ll sublet space to your neighbors!

Using pallets to build a shed is the most affordable of shed building methods. There are nearly infinite ways to make a pallet shed, but most use pallets as the primary building material. You can use them for the shed framing and siding, saving you hundreds or thousands of dollars if your shed is really big.

Most sheds require a concrete slab foundation. Unless you have a yard that’s as flat as a bowling green, you’ll probably need to cut and fill. For drainage purposes, the slab should be raised so that water runs away from the shed.

If you make your own, over time if it breaks, your investment of time and money will break with it. If it can look great and last the test of time, it might be worth it. The best part is, it’s your choice and your judgement. Sheds are amazing when it comes to storing things and saving money.

The average size of a she shed is about 48 square feet. This makes for a she shed that is large enough to house a desk, table and seating, but small enough that you can still move it around the yard as needed. That also makes it easier to store other things should you need too.

The average shed wall height is 8′-1 1/8”.

The larger the shed, the more it will cost. A small 4-foot by 7-foot shed ranges from around $100 to $1,000, while a larger 12-foot by 16-foot shed runs about $3,000 to $15,000. It’s not just floor space that counts—consider height as well. A shed with a low roof will cost less than a shed with a higher roof.

Do you need a foundation for your shed? Typically, small sheds in the size range of 6×8 or smaller do not require a foundation. However, we suggest placing all sheds on a foundation for structure and ventilation purposes.

Gravel is the best shed foundation, especially for portable buildings that come with a wood floor. Concrete is the ideal foundation for a garage or a shed without a pre-built floor..

The plans cover every aspect of building a strong secure shed with double doors for easy access. Check out the plans here and download them for free. If you need an easy to build storage shed that can be moved around your property, then this shed is the perfect match.

12×16 shed plans, with gable roof. Plans include drawings, measurements, shopping list, and cutting list. These large shed plans are available in a free PDF format. 8×8 barn shed plans. This storage shed is small in size, but tall allowing plenty of room to add a loft.

10×10 shed plans, with gable roof. Plans include drawings, measurements, shopping list, cutting list, and free PDF 10×12 gable shed plans. This 120 square foot shed can be built in most places without a permit, check the requirements in your area for requirements.

Shed designs include gable, gambrel, lean to, small and big sheds. These sheds can be used for storage or in the garden. See the list of free plans below. Large lean to 10×12 shed. Great for storage, small office or workshop. You can view the plans online or download the PDF.