How much does it cost to build a steel shed?

Metal sheds cost between $500 and $7,000 on average depending on whether you purchase a kit—which is an option in this case—or choose a custom design. While not ideal in areas with high wind and rain, metal sheds are generally more durable than wood but cost less than brick.

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Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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Shed Costs by Type

Some sheds require a bit more than four basic walls, a floor, and a roof. The more time you plan to spend in your shed, the more you should consider windows and electricity. There may be even more amenities if you're building a run-in shed for a horse or a playhouse for the kids.

Storage Shed Installation Cost

Storage sheds are the most common type of structure and range widely from $300 to $15,000. Lower-cost sheds include small, prefabricated storage sheds that house basic tools, home items, or garbage cans. The price rises if you raise the height of the roof for taller tools, add a workbench, or need electricity for lighting and your power tools.

Garden Shed Cost

These designs cost just $100 to $1,000, on average, and are the smallest type of shed. It sits up against a house or other sturdy structure instead of standing on its own. You can think of a garden shed as a tall wardrobe—but for gardening and backyard tools.

Horse Run-In Shed Cost

Expect run-in horse sheds to cost between $20 to $100 per square foot or between $1,500 and $10,000, on average. Expect this price increase because barns incorporate far more elements, including high ceilings, well-draining and durable ground, large doors, and open ventilation. The structure of the shed itself is not the only contributing factor to the final amount. Hiring a great team, preparing the land, and adding all the features that make your shed unique contribute to this wide price range.

Building vs. Buying

The largest contributing factor to shed price ranges is whether you choose a prefab or custom-built design. Prefabricated kits come with all necessary materials but you will still need to spend extra on tools and—if you choose—the cost of a handyperson to help you construct it. Building a shed from the ground up includes design, material, labor, and building permit costs depending on the size of the structure. Overall, here's how to compare the two price ranges. Buying a prefabricated shed costs $200–$4,000 plus the cost of a handyperson for about $60–$65 an hour. Building a custom shed costs $60–$150 per square foot for both materials and installation. The price rises for details like foundation, wiring, plumbing, and windows.

Labor

The cost of labor depends on the extent of the shed construction job. As we mentioned above, hiring a handyperson costs between $60 and $65 an hour and often requires a minimum hour commitment. Building contractors, however, charge between $50–$100 an hour, depending on the job. For example, specific labor costs when building a shed include:

Wiring: $50–$100 an hour for the cost of an electrician

Foundation: Between 40%–60% of the total cost of the foundation

Land clearing: $40–$150 an hour to prepare the construction site

Land Prep

Sheds must sit on level, well-draining soil that can either support a prefab structure or a slab foundation. Clearing land for construction costs an average of $1.30 to $2 per square foot, or as we mentioned above, $40 to $150 an hour. If you're working on a hill, the cost of leveling the ground starts at $500.

Windows

Windows, skylights, and even decorative shutters make a shed more pleasant to spend time in and blend with your overall home design. You may find windows in prefabricated sheds for a bit more money or can add them to your custom design. Installing a single window in an existing structure costs anywhere from $300 to $1,200.

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Will construction costs go down in 2024?

In 2023 and 2024, CBRE expects annual increases will return to historical averages between 2% and 4%. The report says: “Overall cost inflation for materials is expected to begin cooling by the end of 2022 and largely return to typical levels by mid-2023.

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Construction costs are forecast to rise 14% this year, but increases are expected to drop significantly starting next year. CBRE’s Construction Cost Index says the price paid for goods and services on new nonresidential construction jumped 42% between March 2020 and March 2022. That doesn’t include labor costs, which have also increased. Since the pandemic began, various steel products, plastic piping and wood costs have more than doubled. In 2023 and 2024, CBRE expects annual increases will return to historical averages between 2% and 4%. The report says: “Overall cost inflation for materials is expected to begin cooling by the end of 2022 and largely return to typical levels by mid-2023. However, given the large number of construction inputs–many of which are often subject to geopolitical risks such as tariffs and sanctions–costs for some materials may remain volatile.” The report says supply-chain disruptions should begin to ease but ongoing global labor shortages will hamper production and logistics.