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DIY Storage Shed Kits
Some of our sheds can be ordered as DIY shed kits for assembly on-site. If navigating a pre-built storage building in the backyard is not an option or if you like to assemble your shed yourself, then one of our shed kits might work perfectly for you.
NOTE: These shed kits are NOT recommended for the casual DIY’er! While a shed kit is less complicated than building from scratch, construction experience is HIGHLY recommended due to the complexity of the buildings and the physical nature of the assembly process.
DIY Storage Shed Kit Styles
Standard Workshop Shed Kits
Our most popular DIY storage shed kit, the Workshop style is the classic “gable” shed. Doors can be placed on the side or the end walls.
Classic Workshop Shed Kits
This DIY storage shed kit is the next step up. Upgraded doors and windows, plus roof overhangs are just a few of its notable features.
Standard MaxiBarn Shed Kits
The MaxiBarn is a classic “barn-style” DIY shed kit. The higher sidewalls allow for a maximum amount of overhead storage space.
Standard Saltbox Shed Kits
The “saltbox” roof style gives some extra flair to this storage shed. One key feature is the extra-wide overhang above the front double doors.
Standard MiniBarn Shed Kits
MiniBarns are our most economical DIY storage shed kit. The low gambrel roof makes this a great option for simple storage tasks.
Standard Garage Shed Kits
In addition to DIY storage shed kits, we also offer a Workshop single-car garage kit. Store one vehicle or several pieces of lawn equipment.
Q&A on Building a Storage Shed Kit
How much time will it take to assemble the storage shed building kit?
Erecting the shed kit should take one to three days depending on your level of expertise.
What do I need to build a barn or shed kit on my site?
We suggest the following tools for installing your DIY shed kit:
- Pencil
- Utility Knife
- Square
- Hammer
- Metal snips
- Shingle snips
- Chalk line
- Impact driver (or drill) w/bits
- Framing nail gun
- Coil nail gun
- Roofing nail gun
- Circular saw
- Reciprocating saw
- Hammer stapler
- Caulk gun
- 8’ stepladder
- Work gloves
- Eye protection
- Hearing protection
How many people are needed to assemble a Storage Shed Kit?
- We recommend at least 2 and at times 3-4
- This will depend on the size of the garden shed kit
What if I have problems assembling the prefab kit?
Normally we try to help our customers as much as possible, especially if it is a matter of helping to figure out where certain material goes on the building. Keep in mind, you are responsible for correctly constructing the shed if you purchase a kit, but we can offer direction. (Prior construction experience is recommended.) If there is any uncertainty about whether or not you will be able to assemble the storage shed, consider one of our build-on-site options and we will send a team to assemble the building for you.
Does Sheds Unlimited offer 2 Story Sheds and Garages as Kits?
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer our larger buildings as customer assembled kits due to complexity of the buildings. However, if you are looking for a two-story prefab garage kit, we recommend speaking to one of our office staff to find out the price for Sheds Unlimited to come to your location to build a two-story shed or garage on site.
Single story garages can be bought as kits, but depending on the size we may recommend having our Prefab Garage Team assemble it for you.
Why Choose a Prefab Kit from Sheds Unlimited over an 84 Lumber or Home Depot kit?
Sheds Unlimited is an Amish-Mennonite family-owned company and builds each prefab kit to the highest standards. Each building is carefully constructed with quality building materials and will outlast almost any metal or plastic sheds.
How Much More is the Cost of a DIY Storage Shed Kit
DIY Storage Shed Kits are the same price as a regular shed. We simply partially assemble the shed kit and send it as a package for you to assemble. If you wish to have Sheds Unlimited assemble the shed kit for you there is an extra cost from 25% to 40% depending on the type of storage shed or prefab car garage you wish to purchase. The prefab cost is also added to any options on the building. In addition, there may be extra storage shed kit shipping charges depending on your location.
When to Choose a DIY Storage Shed Kit?
- If your storage shed site is inaccessible
- If you simply love working with your hands
- In some cases, to reduce storage shed delivery charges. (For example, when purchasing sheds in Long Island, NY, you may save with a shed kit.)
More About DIY Storage Shed Kits
- Our storage shed kits are intended for semi-professional or avid DIYers! If you are new to construction, speak with our team to determine if a DIY storage shed kit is right for you!
- Every DIY shed kit we sell comes with a full set of assembly instructions and a step-by-step video overview. You can see a sample of our shed kit assembly instructions here.
- Fully assembled sheds and shed kits are typically the same price. This is due to the fact that storage shed kits from Sheds Unlimited are fully assembled in the manufacturing facility.
- Our “do-it-yourself” storage shed kits are pre-assembled in our shop. The walls are temporarily put together as though the building was to be delivered as a unit. This allows us to paint the garden shed kit and ensure that all parts are properly assembled. Since each DIY storage shed kit is painted in our facility, it should only need some touch up paint after it is assembled on your property.
- We offer large shed kits as well as small barn kits. On the smaller storage shed kits, the floor may be partially constructed to make the job even easier.
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See what our past customers have to say about us! (You can also check our third-party Google reviews and Facebook reviews.)
Our Sheds Unlimited experience began on their informative website. We used their on-line design tool to create our shed, and the project flowed smoothly from design to delivery. Our site is very steep, and I
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Our Sheds Unlimited experience began on their informative website. We used their on-line design tool to create our shed, and the project flowed smoothly from design to delivery. Our site is very steep, and I truly doubted they would be able to deliver our 12’ X 14’ shed. They committed to delivery after reviewing pictures of our narrow street and steep hillside yard. Nate is a master equipment operator. He had our shed sitting perfectly level on our pad about 30 minutes after arrival. I was amazed by what he could with their specialized equipment. Fantastic work Sheds Unlimited!!
Matt
Duncannon, PA
August 12, 2024
What can I say about Sheds Unlimited that hasn’t been said? The process to design what I wanted could not have been easier, the delivery was spot on time and the installation crew (Gideon, Joshua
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What can I say about Sheds Unlimited that hasn’t been said? The process to design what I wanted could not have been easier, the delivery was spot on time and the installation crew (Gideon, Joshua and Leroy) was awesome! I could not say enough good things about Sheds Unlimited, I highly recommend them!
Jonathan Golding
Howell, NJ
September 12, 2023
I started this process of building a garage 2-3 years ago. I called local builders. Two of them never returned my calls, and one guy chewed me out for finding his number on the web
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I started this process of building a garage 2-3 years ago. I called local builders. Two of them never returned my calls, and one guy chewed me out for finding his number on the web and calling him without being referred by someone. I’m not kidding, this is how the building contractor experience is right now in New England. My web searches always turned up Sheds Unlimited and I saw that they had stories from folks in New England who had used them to build garages even though they are in Pennsylvania. I decided to go through the quote process. There was a similar shed & garage company closer to my home in New England so I got quotes from both of them for similar garages. The New England company quoted me a number that was 2 1/2 times higher than Sheds Unlimited quote. I decided to go with Sheds Unlimited. I worked with Sergey in sales over many emails on exactly what I wanted. There was never a moment when he seemed bothered or impatient by my questions and my changes. Everything was possible and everything had a clear dollar amount, the sale never felt rushed. I finally decided on a design and paid the deposit. The local permit process went smoothly with the plans I purchased from Sheds Unlimited. The process of getting a foundation and pad from a local contractor was probably the most difficult part of the process. Contractors that do concrete work, are used to working with builders, not private homeowners. But I found a guy and gave him the plan and I eventually got a nice pad and foundation. I told Michael from Sheds Unlimited the pad was ready and I expected to wait 10+ weeks since it was now summertime. I got the call only 5 weeks later from Gideon the project manager that they were ready. On the scheduled day Nathan and his crew of 3 young, hard working Amish carpenters arrived and discovered that my driveway was the worst-case scenario. They could not get their very long and heavy trailer up our driveway due to the tightness of the turn and narrowness of the driveway. So they had to unload everything from the trailer at the road to my build site which is about 900 feet from the public road. They dealt with local vehicle traffic, and unhelpful local police. The young crew had to run back and forth the 900 feet to walk alongside the forklift to make sure the preconstructed structural members did not swing into trees. Not once did they show any frustration or anger. Nathan was still positive and smiling when I talked with him about it later. So after all this arrival difficulty, when they finally starting constructing the garage, it went up incredibly fast. Every worker knew their part. There was no question about what they should be doing. They practically got the whole 2-story 2 car garage up in one day even after the delay from the driveway issues. They only stopped for the day when torrential rain finally started. They showed up at 5:30 AM the next day and finished the job. I can’t say enough great things about what I witnessed with this construction crew. Like I said, I have never seen anything like them in 26 years of hiring various contractors for home projects.
If you are considering a garage or shed, don’t even think twice. Contact Sheds Unlimited today. I guarantee you have never worked with any company as satisfying as them.
If you are considering a garage or shed, don’t even think twice. Contact Sheds Unlimited today. I guarantee you have never worked with any company as satisfying as them.
Eric C.
Eliot, ME
August 15, 2023
Our experience with ShedsUnlimited was the best experience we have ever had with a construction contractor. From the initial estimate through the final product, they were great to work with and went above and beyond
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Our experience with ShedsUnlimited was the best experience we have ever had with a construction contractor. From the initial estimate through the final product, they were great to work with and went above and beyond on several things. When our local county had questions on the design for permitting, ShedsUnlimited worked directly with them, answering all their questions and moving the project forward. When the county decided (after the fact) that one window needed safety film added, ShedsUnlimited took care of that as well at no cost to us. The overall process went exactly as the website describes, and our 54×24 building was exactly as promised, with the efficient, friendly team completing the assembly in just 2 days! The materials and construction quality were excellent. A large, well-constructed building for significantly less money than a local contractor would charge! I highly recommend ShedsUnlimited for any size building project.
Philip Fawcett
Marshall, VA
August 15, 2023
The driver Sam JR did an outstanding job in maneuvering the shed to my foundation pad. The workmanship on the shed was excellent from ordering to delivery it was seamless From Joe calciano
Joe Calciano
Yonkers, NY
November 4, 2022
Everyone is super helpful and pleasant. We customized a potting shed to make it our backyard oasis in the city. The process was painless. When we had a problem they worked very hard to make
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Everyone is super helpful and pleasant. We customized a potting shed to make it our backyard oasis in the city. The process was painless. When we had a problem they worked very hard to make it right.
Our shed is just perfect and we practically live in it all summer.
Our shed is just perfect and we practically live in it all summer.
John & Pam
Little Neck, NY
October 26, 2022
Smooth operation. Really liked the design software on the website so I could see what my shed would look like before ordering. Had helpful salesman and delivery was smooth. Good job!
Matt W
Jenkintown, PA
August 29, 2022