How much does it cost to build a 10x12 shed?
About $3,895 to $4,575 in materials for a 10x12 shed (120 square feet, also written 12x10), or $32.46 to $38.12 per square foot. The figures are our plans engine's priced materials list for this exact size, framing to roofing.
10x12 gable shed: $4,095 to $4,575
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $4,095 | $34.12 |
| LP SmartSide siding, metal roof | $4,213 | $35.11 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $4,297 | $35.81 |
| T1-11 siding, metal roof | $4,415 | $36.79 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $4,457 | $37.14 |
| Board and batten siding, metal roof | $4,575 | $38.12 |
Where the money goes (LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles)
| Part | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, OSB and siding panels | $1,380 | 34% |
| Framing lumber | $970 | 24% |
| Roofing | $479 | 12% |
| Trim and finishing | $403 | 10% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $392 | 10% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 5% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $210 | 5% |
| Hardware | $45 | 1% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $44 more.
10x12 Gable Shed plans: cut list, drawings and the full materials list · Price your own options in the free calculator
10x12 lean-to shed: $3,895 to $4,269
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $3,895 | $32.46 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $4,103 | $34.19 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $4,269 | $35.57 |
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 | $1,368 | 35% |
| Framing lumber | $888 | 23% |
| Trim and finishing | $428 | 11% |
| Roofing | $369 | 9% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $361 | 9% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 6% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $210 | 5% |
| Hardware | $55 | 1% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $44 more.
10x12 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
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Questions
How much does it cost to build a 10x12 shed?
About $3,895 to $4,575 in materials at typical US big-box prices, depending on the roof style, siding and roofing you choose: $32.46 to $38.12 per square foot of floor. Tax, delivery, paint and labor are extra.
What makes a 10x12 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 $480 more; For the lean-to version, LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles is cheapest and board and batten siding and asphalt shingles costs $374 more.
Is a 12x10 shed the same price?
Yes: a 12x10 shed has the same 120 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.