is it CHEAPER to buy a SHED or to take the DIY route?

I’m about to build 5 sheds in my home backyard and compare the price of DIYing it, or buying a prefabricated shed, or to hire a professional contractor to build them for me. I got quotes from contractors, and did comparative pricing on prefab sheds. In the end, I decided to build them myself and I’m going to break down for you the cost and timeframe.

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[jjfarms]

2 points to make here. 1 That was an excellent build, better than most modern track houses. 2 don't forget you have all the tools, many people don't have that stuff which will make the job much harder and/or costly. Great video

[vhomukwevho]

You make building a shed look like a kindergarten activity. I feel like I can make one myself after watching your video 😊. Brilliant stuff 👌

[wxdeen]

I was billed over $12k for a kidney stone they didn’t do anything for other than a shot of morphine. Those sheds turned out badass!

[Anythingcoolguy]

I don't think I would have ever considered doing different doors like that… But I love it!!! These look awesome!

[maxslomoff]

I’m building my own shed right now - saw a plastic one for 400 at Costco, figured I could make my own for that but bigger and better fit for my space- I’m a teensy over budget because I went for beefier siding. It’s been good practice too.

[pincermovement]

In the uk I wanted a belt and braces shed 16 x 9 foot shed in 3 x 2 inch framing with one inch tongue and groove floor and roof, with a 3/4 inch shiplap outside finish . All the timber was to be tanalised and the shed was wrapped in roofing membrane with three anti uv polymer windows . Only one company seemed to do this and was called beast sheds who had a website where you could design the shed you wanted . The total price was £3500 which I thought was expensive but I was going to take it as this design was the one I wanted . Then Covid hit and I was furloughed for 4 months so I decided to build my own, there was the odd thing I would have done differently but I was very pleased with the result and I saved myself £2000 less the cost of a nail gun which I now have for other projects like an arbour I built for £130 which was stronger, bigger and much more pleasing to the eye than the one I saw at a garden centre for three times the cost . It has put me on a journey where I have just completed some alcove cupboards in birch ply that are bespoke to my own design that I was quoted £4500 but even though I bought a £500 track saw and pocket hole jig, I did the job for £2000 . When I have used tradesmen in the past I find them expensive and no better end product and often worse than what I can do myself. My next project is fitted wardrobes in birch ply quoted £5500 but now I have a track saw with my gained knowledge of building the alcove cupboards I believe I can bring them in around £1500. The one big saving is labour but also care because it is you doing it for yourself so the job has to be right. Give it a go if you think you can do it and YouTube is a great teacher.

[lisadrndarski]

i love it, I want to try and build my own now thanks for the video you are such a great craftsman

[michaelthanksheroes]

They look great. Great job. The color mustard isn’t that bad. Much applause 👏

[monkeybarmonkeyman]

Nice. If asked, I would suggest getting those hinge fasteners on the inside of the door jams to make a thief's job a bit more difficult. Additionally, in my neighborhood, those concrete pads would constitute the need for permits. We can strap things to pads but the structure must be easily removed if needed. 🙂Watching your work... I'm going to have to get one of those circular saw guides.

[MurdoT]

I’m DIY’ing right now. Similar plan to what you built but just a tad taller, thicker, and wider. Great work!

[fathogwoodworking]

Great work. Those doors look amazing. Doing it yourself is always the best option.

[BeeTreeGuy]

I’m no construction expert, but I’m pretty sure pouring concrete onto the grass surface isn’t a good idea. Won’t the slab sink without crushed stone base?

[apowell]

Awesome work. Love the finished product but the average guy will have difficulty just building 1 of those sheds. You inspired me to build 1 but your skill level is much higher than mine.

[inspiringbuilds]

If you have the skill set I always recommend DIY. I would just have built larger and fewer sheds as well as prepped the base for the concrete. Thanks for your wife’s service. 👍

[newbie]

Nice, but only a skilled construction guy like you can do it so beautifully, a diy homeowner like me with no construction knowledge will have a hard time 😂. Btw, may I know what paint sprayer tools are you using. Thanks for sharing your video.

[guillaumepare]

If I may (I'm anything but a pro):
Depends what you plan to do put inside and I know it's not as sturdy but, for the roof, I prefer ondulated plastic. Cheaper, easier to install and, more importantly, gives you light inside during the day...
Also, I prefer the slope of the roof to have the upper part in the front. That way rain goes on the back and it gives you a better opening in the front.

[greggordon]

The doors look awesome! Great all around. Curious as to why you built 5 vs one or two longer ones?

[vladstad]

those barns you made look amazing man.

[shawwoodworkingdiy]

These are definitely awesome, great build Donnie, keep it up!

[MCsCreations]

Awesome work, Donnie! They look great! 😃
And you could probably use one of them to keep bikes!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊