Reference chart
Shed cost per square foot
Measured across the kits we track, the median price is $5.25 per sq ft for steel, $18.18 for resin, $20.24 for vinyl and $20.84 for wood kits. At the median, an 8x10 resin shed is about $1,454.
Computed by dividing each kit's listed price by its nominal footprint (kits of 20 sq ft and up). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles. The dearest kit we track is $9,486. Prices move often; this is a snapshot.
| Material | Kits | Low $/sq ft | Median $/sq ft | High $/sq ft | 8x10 at median | 10x12 at median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resin (HDPE) | 65 | $12.00 | $18.18 | $29.93 | $1,454 | $2,182 |
| Vinyl (PVC) | 7 | $12.99 | $20.24 | $26.63 | $1,619 | $2,428 |
| Steel | 69 | $3.08 | $5.25 | $13.17 | $420 | $630 |
| Wood | 12 | $10.16 | $20.84 | $32.94 | $1,667 | $2,500 |
Kits from budget to premium
Researched picks spread from budget to premium.
Prices change often; the button shows today's price on Amazon.
Other shed reference charts
- Shed size chart
- Equipment footprint chart
- Gravel for a shed pad, by size
- Concrete for a shed slab, by size
- Shed roof pitch chart
- Shed roof snow load table
- Shed paint coverage chart
- Shed permit size thresholds
This page is researched guidance, not professional engineering, legal or building-code advice. Sizes, loads and permit rules vary by product and by town: check your local code and the kit manufacturer's instructions before you build.