Where to buy a shed

Submitted by erwin_s t3_ycr80u in WorcesterMA

Looking for recommendations on where to purchase a utility shed (~10x12 or 8x10) that will last more than a few decades. I know the obvious like Lowes and Home Depot. Any others?

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bartnd t1_itnwv31 wrote

https://www.reedsferry.com/

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getgoing65 t1_itpqn7p wrote

I built my first shed myself. (Used as a pool house) it was a lot of work. Off and on work on weekends took most of the summer. I bought a reeds ferry last year (10x20) Good quality. I build the base myself , to save money, using their specifications. 4x4 pressure treat with gravel for drainage. I’m happy with the shed . Went up in a day. They pre-build most of it and assemble on site. I think 7k for the shed and another 300 for the base

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erwin_s OP t1_itsvnku wrote

Did building permits come into play at all? I believe in Worcester it is technically anything over 120 sqft needs one. But I am not sure if this is something that anyone actually pays attention to.

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getgoing65 t1_itu6n1h wrote

Same here in my town. anything under 120 ft^2 needs a permit. Both "sheds" are 10x20 .. No permits needed for either shed

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erwin_s OP t1_ituajqk wrote

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a 10 x 20 is 200 sqft.

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getgoing65 t1_itubuw5 wrote

Haha. U are correct. that's what i get for posting before i get my usual 3 cups of Joe. :-)

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UberMunkey t1_itx6njo wrote

We had one from Reeds put up last year. It’s a little more pricey than other companies and certainly a lot more than a DIY job, but we’ve been very happy with it. I had to ready the site myself but the actual build only took them maybe 4 or 5 hours.

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_Dwarf_Mafia t1_ito26b3 wrote

Skips outdoor accents, on 146

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5OMEBODY t1_itphoo6 wrote

Skips, definitely. Same quality as the reeds ferry crowd but less expensive. They make really good stuff.

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bemest t1_ito12bt wrote

Kloter Farms

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bbymummy t1_ito4ar3 wrote

I've seen good reviews of the shed guys out of Leominster

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AhBuckleThis t1_ito8fax wrote

If your handy, buy plans online and build it yourself. You can also get some cool new tools in the process and save thousands.

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erwin_s OP t1_itoa4dn wrote

I would love to, but no time.

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AhBuckleThis t1_itobh71 wrote

Most decent sheds will be expensive. Klotter farms in Ct might deliver to Worcester. To bad you couldn’t do it yourself. I saved a boatload building my own shed.

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erwin_s OP t1_itobnt2 wrote

Maybe if I procrastinate long enough, my infant will be old enough that I can actually do anything in the yard.

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AhBuckleThis t1_itocji3 wrote

I built my shed 6 months after we moved to Ma. I feel your pain though. I finished half my basement after my first child was born. To say I was I tired is an understatement lol. Took me a whole year, but the end result was worth it though.

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jawesome4321 t1_itoackd wrote

Kloter farms is great. They might still be having their fall sale.

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thafunkyhomosapien t1_itpyt1x wrote

Kloter Farms is legit. They usually have a good sale in the fall. We ordered last September/October and had delivery last November. They did a great job with ground preparation. Our driveway is a driveway from hell and they were not even fazed by it.

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veggiecarnage t1_itqscwh wrote

The barnyard or kloter farms. Both are in CT and worth the trip. We did our garage with barnyard and are very happy

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bobgilmore t1_itqwyhb wrote

We got Eastern Shed Co. in Framingham to replace ours when a tree fell on it. A++

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Public_Snow t1_iu0e84z wrote

I got mine from Decks Plus on Rt 9 in Westboro and have been happy with it.

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New-Vegetable-1274 t1_iu7fxmy wrote

If you're not concerned with aesthetics, You can't beat a shipping container for durability. Even the used ones come with a guarantee of water tightness. In terms of security they're tops. Along with that they're critter proof which comes in handy when storing any kind of feed, bird seed etc. A ten footer new will run about what you'd pay for a well built shed. Used in good to excellent shape $2500 to $3500 delivered. Every few years you spend a day with a wire brush and a can of spray paint to hit rust spots. The only down side is they're dark inside so you might spend a few bucks more for lighting. There's a place on Rt 148 in Brookfield that sells all kinds of containers.

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