How much does it cost to build a 10x10 shed?
About $3,705 to $4,305 in materials for a 10x10 shed (100 square feet, also written 10x10), or $37.05 to $43.05 per square foot. The figures are our plans engine's priced materials list for this exact size, framing to roofing.
10x10 gable shed: $3,853 to $4,305
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $3,853 | $38.53 |
| LP SmartSide siding, metal roof | $3,963 | $39.63 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $4,049 | $40.49 |
| T1-11 siding, metal roof | $4,159 | $41.59 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $4,195 | $41.95 |
| Board and batten siding, metal roof | $4,305 | $43.05 |
Where the money goes (LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles)
| Part | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, OSB and siding panels | $1,284 | 33% |
| Framing lumber | $892 | 23% |
| Roofing | $428 | 11% |
| Trim and finishing | $403 | 10% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $392 | 10% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 6% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $196 | 5% |
| Hardware | $42 | 1% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $22 more.
10x10 Gable Shed plans: cut list, drawings and the full materials list · Price your own options in the free calculator
10x10 lean-to shed: $3,705 to $4,042
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $3,705 | $37.05 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $3,907 | $39.07 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $4,042 | $40.42 |
3 combinations left out: a metal roof needs more pitch than this shed's 2/12 roof.
Where the money goes (LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles)
| Part | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, OSB and siding panels | $1,272 | 34% |
| Framing lumber | $830 | 22% |
| Trim and finishing | $419 | 11% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $361 | 10% |
| Roofing | $360 | 10% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 6% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $196 | 5% |
| Hardware | $52 | 1% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $22 more.
10x10 Lean-To Shed plans: cut list, drawings and the full materials list · Price your own options in the free calculator
What isn't in the price
Not included: sales tax, delivery, paint or stain, a permit if your town needs one, tools, and labor if you hire a builder. Prices are typical US big-box shelf prices for 2025-26 and move up or down by about a third with region and season, so check your local store before you buy.
Similar sizes
- What an 8x10 shed costs to build (80 sq ft)
- What an 8x12 shed costs to build (96 sq ft)
- What a 10x12 shed costs to build (120 sq ft)
- What an 8x16 shed costs to build (128 sq ft)
Questions
How much does it cost to build a 10x10 shed?
About $3,705 to $4,305 in materials at typical US big-box prices, depending on the roof style, siding and roofing you choose: $37.05 to $43.05 per square foot of floor. Tax, delivery, paint and labor are extra.
What makes a 10x10 shed cost more?
Siding and roofing move the price most. For the gable version, LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles is cheapest and board and batten siding and a metal roof costs $452 more; For the lean-to version, LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles is cheapest and board and batten siding and asphalt shingles costs $338 more.
Is a 10x10 shed the same price?
Yes: a 10x10 shed has the same 100 square feet, and the materials are the same whichever way round you write it.
The plans are a guide: check local codes, and your building department, before you build.