Chapter 9: How Much Does A Shed Cost?

Sheds come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. All of these affect costs in different ways. And there are many options to personalize your shed to your liking in the realm of colors and material. Here’s a basic rundown of the various options you’ll have when buying a shed from Leonard’s. This will help you view all your options and help you make the most out of your budget and situation.

This is the first thing you should decide about your shed as it will affect every other aspect of the building. There are quite a few different shape options, however, so let us quickly run through the pros and cons of them.

The roofing material you choose is also a choice of practicality and aesthetic preference. You have two main choices that vary differently, and each excels and falls flat of in their own ways.

The floor construction on our Leonard sheds is famous. We are one of the only companies that has notched the skid floor system. Our skids are built using 4” x 6” pressure treated wood that is notched for 2” x 6” joist. The joist has bracing blocks and are nailed together using large ring-shanked nails. The floor joist are covered with Weyerhaeuser ¾ pressure treated wood.

• Pros:
  • 50-year limited warranty
  • 200-day no-sand limited warranty
  • Down Pore self-draining technology
  • Touch-sanded face for uniform thickness
  • Precise tongue-and-groove fit
  • Every panel ships working-side up
  • No need to drill holes to let rainwater through
• Cons:

Finally, we come to some of the extra bells and whistles you can add to your shed for added versatility or style. This can range from fairly simple things to more significant additions. Obviously a popular add-on is windows, allowing for more natural light in your shed and overall improving its aesthetic appeal.

Vents are also a common addition allowing for more airflow and making being in the shed more comfortable. These could almost become a necessity if you are storing certain items in your shed or plan on using it as an office or workshop, being in a shed with little airflow for a long period of time working would become uncomfortable extremely quickly.

Shelves can be used for storage and organization purposes of typically smaller items. Lofts can also provide storage for much larger items that you don’t need as often and can be kept out of the way. And finally, there is the built-in workbench. If you plan on using your shed as any sort of workshop, this will be extremely beneficial. It will save you from having to purchase and transport a separate workbench while still giving you the space you need to work on whatever projects you want.

There are clearly many things to weigh and consider when thinking about purchasing a shed. From aesthetic appeal to practicality, you want to make sure that you’re making the best decision for your situation. Choosing a budget will help you immensely as it gives you a specific amount to work with. Having a budget can also make the whole situation less overwhelming. After deciding on an amount your comfortable spending on a shed, try using our 3D configurator to truly personalize your shed and make the most out of your budget. You can also go to the storage building section of our website to see even more information about Leonard’s sheds and other storage buildings.