Custom sheds, built in your backyard in 2–3 days

Sheds are our specialty. Not kits, not pre-fabs dropped off a truck — real buildings, framed and finished in your backyard by the same crew that quotes the job. Most are done in 2 to 3 days.

Built on site, not delivered

A shed that arrives on a trailer has to fit down your side yard, and its floor was built to survive shipping, not decades of point loads. Building on site means we can put a shed places a delivery truck can't reach, size it to the inch for your space, and frame the floor for what you'll actually keep in it — a riding mower loads a floor differently than boxes of holiday decorations.

It also means you see the build happen. Framing, sheathing, housewrap, siding, roof, trim, paint — nothing gets hidden inside a factory wall.

Lean-to and gable, sized to your yard

We build two main styles:

Both styles take the same options: extra height, double doors, windows, transoms, sliding barn doors, dormers, interior lofts, and porches or awning extensions off either side.

10x12 gable shed with double doors built on site in Middle Tennessee

Siding that matches your house

Siding is the biggest visual decision and the biggest durability decision, and we install all three of the options that make sense in this climate:

Siding What it is When we recommend it
James Hardie Fiber cement panels or lap You want the longest life and a painted finish that holds; it's what we put on our own projects
LP SmartSide Engineered wood Great paint surface, tougher than vinyl, friendlier price than Hardie
Board & batten Vertical boards with battens The farmhouse look; pairs well with gable roofs and dark paint

Every panel gets its cut edges sealed and correct clearance off the ground and roofline — the two details that decide whether siding lasts 10 years or 40.

What a build week looks like

  1. Quote — you send size, style, and a photo of the spot; we send a real price, usually the same day.
  2. Site check and materials — we confirm access and level, then order materials cut-listed for your build.
  3. Days 1–3 on site — floor and framing first day, sheathing, roof and siding the second, trim, doors, paint and cleanup the third. Bigger buildings take longer, and we tell you that before we start, not during.

Compact 4x8 lean-to shed with painted Hardie siding against a house wall

What drives the price

Honest answer: size, siding choice, foundation, and features, roughly in that order. A 4x8 lean-to on skids with SmartSide is the entry point. Hardie siding adds material cost but stretches the repaint cycle. A concrete pad costs more than a gravel base but is worth it for garages and heavy workshops. Windows, transoms, barn doors, and porches each add a predictable amount — we'll itemize all of it in the quote so you can add or drop features and see exactly what changes.

What doesn't change the price: asking questions, getting a quote, or having us out to look at the site. All free.

Recent shed builds

Two-story double-decker custom shed with Hardie siding

From 4x8 garden sheds to a two-story double-decker, playhouses to backyard studios with transom windows — the gallery on our homepage shows recent work, and we're happy to share more photos of builds similar to what you have in mind.

Common questions

How much does a custom shed cost?

It depends on size, siding, foundation, and features, so we don't publish one-size-fits-all prices — they'd either mislead you or pad the quote. As a rule of thumb, a small lean-to costs less than a big-box kit of similar size once you count the kit's assembly, and our quote is a real number for your yard, not a starting price. Send us your size and siding preference and you'll have an exact figure, usually the same day.

Lean-to or gable — which should I pick?

Lean-to sheds have a single sloped roof, tuck neatly against fences and houses, and are the budget-friendly option. Gable sheds have the classic peaked roof, more overhead storage, and handle larger footprints better. If your shed sits against a wall or fence line, go lean-to; if it stands alone in the yard, gable usually looks and works better.

Do I need a permit for a shed in Middle Tennessee?

In most Middle Tennessee jurisdictions, small detached sheds under a certain footprint (often 200 square feet) don't require a building permit, but setback rules from property lines still apply, and HOAs have their own approval processes. We'll tell you what applies to your address when we quote, and we build to code either way.

What foundation does a shed need?

Most of our sheds go on treated skids over a gravel pad, which drains well and keeps the floor framing dry. Larger buildings or those storing heavy equipment do better on a concrete pad. We'll recommend the right base for your soil, slope, and use — and we can handle the site prep.

Can you match the shed to my house?

That's most of what we do. Same siding profile, same trim color, same shingles — a shed that looks like it came with the house. Bring us a photo of your house and we'll spec the materials to match.

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you're picturing and we'll send a same-day quote. No pressure, no sales script — just a builder's honest answer.