Building your own shed is a rewarding DIY project—and the biggest expense is the materials you buy yourself. NailIt helps you estimate exactly what lumber, roofing, fasteners, and hardware you'll need before you hit the store. Use our free calculator to plan your budget and start building.
Estimated DIY materials cost for total materials for a 10×12 ft shed — you supply the labor. Prices vary by region and brand.
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No. NailIt estimates materials only—lumber, roofing, hardware, fasteners, and doors. You're doing the work yourself, so labor is never included in our estimates.
Our mid-range estimate ($5,200) assumes a standard 10×12 ft shed. Adjust size in the calculator—larger sheds need more materials and cost more; smaller ones cost less.
Yes. Choose economy lumber grades, standard asphalt shingles instead of premium, skip windows, use basic siding, or go smaller. NailIt lets you customize every material choice.
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Estimates are AI-generated 2026 US DIY materials costs (labor not included); actual prices vary by region, brand, and size. · All 141 projects