How much does it cost to build a 8x10 shed?
About $3,401 to $3,775 in materials for an 8x10 shed (80 square feet, also written 10x8), or $42.51 to $47.18 per square foot. The figures are our plans engine's priced materials list for this exact size, framing to roofing.
8x10 gable shed: $3,415 to $3,769
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $3,415 | $42.68 |
| LP SmartSide siding, metal roof | $3,539 | $44.24 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $3,551 | $44.38 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $3,644 | $45.55 |
| T1-11 siding, metal roof | $3,675 | $45.94 |
| Board and batten siding, metal roof | $3,769 | $47.11 |
Where the money goes (LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles)
| Part | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, OSB and siding panels | $1,034 | 30% |
| Framing lumber | $786 | 23% |
| Trim and finishing | $403 | 12% |
| Roofing | $386 | 11% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $368 | 11% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 6% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $168 | 5% |
| Hardware | $54 | 2% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $22 more.
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8x10 lean-to shed: $3,401 to $3,775
| Siding and roofing | Materials | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| LP SmartSide siding, asphalt shingles | $3,401 | $42.51 |
| LP SmartSide siding, metal roof | $3,505 | $43.81 |
| T1-11 siding, asphalt shingles | $3,549 | $44.36 |
| T1-11 siding, metal roof | $3,653 | $45.66 |
| Board and batten siding, asphalt shingles | $3,670 | $45.88 |
| Board and batten siding, metal roof | $3,775 | $47.18 |
Where the money goes (LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles)
| Part | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, OSB and siding panels | $1,118 | 33% |
| Framing lumber | $749 | 22% |
| Trim and finishing | $419 | 12% |
| Nails, screws and fasteners | $361 | 11% |
| Roofing | $318 | 9% |
| Door and window parts | $216 | 6% |
| Foundation (skids, blocks, gravel) | $168 | 5% |
| Hardware | $52 | 2% |
Optional extras the plan lists but leaves out of the total come to about $22 more.
8x10 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 a 6x8 shed costs to build (48 sq ft)
- What an 8x8 shed costs to build (64 sq ft)
- What an 8x12 shed costs to build (96 sq ft)
- What a 10x10 shed costs to build (100 sq ft)
Questions
How much does it cost to build a 8x10 shed?
About $3,401 to $3,775 in materials at typical US big-box prices, depending on the roof style, siding and roofing you choose: $42.51 to $47.18 per square foot of floor. Tax, delivery, paint and labor are extra.
What makes a 8x10 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 $354 more; For the lean-to version, LP SmartSide siding and asphalt shingles is cheapest and board and batten siding and a metal roof costs $374 more.
Is a 10x8 shed the same price?
Yes: a 10x8 shed has the same 80 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.