Wood sheds & cabins · est. 2009

Solid wood shed kits —
a room of your own in your own backyard.

Solid Nordic spruce. Finished interior. Delivered as a kit, raised over a weekend — and yours for decades.

Moderna 10×10 · backyard retreat
Free shipping To the lower 48, no promo code
Easy DIY assembly Two people, one weekend
100% natural wood Nordic spruce · nothing added

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Shop wood shed kits by use — or by design.

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Same shed — nine completely different rooms. Pick yours:

Backyard office configuration of a California shed 01 / 09

Backyard office

Standing desk, real daylight, no commute. Easy to add surface-mounted power and data — ready for the way you actually work.

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Customer reviews & stories

SolidBuild reviews — hear it from people who built one.

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Jason Sturgill inside his backyard art studio

Jason Sturgill · Portland, OR

“I have been blown away by what we’ve been able to do with it. It’s become the studio I never thought I’d have.”
Backyard art studio California 13×11 · finished in a weekend

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Cozy finished interior

Finished shed interior — included in every kit.

Smooth tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings. Solid wood floor. No drywall, no framing in the way — start using it the day you finish assembly.

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Warm wood interior at dusk
Painted shed interior — reading nook
Interior — slot C
Interior — slot D
Interior — slot E

All natural spruce

100% natural Nordic spruce.
Nothing else.

Slow-grown northern spruce, kiln-dried and milled in-house. No formaldehyde-bonded plywood, no MDF, no particleboard — solid wood through the whole wall. Just wood, all the way through.

Why this matters →
0% Added formaldehyde
100% Solid kiln-dried lumber
30+ Years, stained every few years
Nordic Sustainably harvested spruce
Close-up of the precision interlocking corner joinery on a Nordic spruce kit
Close-up of tongue-and-groove planks being installed on a shed roof

From cart to weekend project

How shed kit delivery and assembly works.

Resource center
A sage-green painted Myrtle shed with French doors and a shingled roof, set on a paver patio in a customer's planted backyard
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Select & personalize

Browse every model, footprint, and finish. Pick your roofing, add-on windows, and options online — or call a designer.

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Three people fitting tongue-and-groove wall boards on a customer's shed, standing on the level timber platform that sits on concrete blocks
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Prep your base

A level pad is all you need — gravel, pavers, or a simple deck. Our foundation guide walks you through it before the kit arrives.

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Four people cheering with their arms raised in front of a finished natural-wood Washington shed at the end of a weekend build
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Build & enjoy

Two people, basic tools, one weekend. Follow the assembly videos step by step, then start using it Sunday afternoon.

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More guides Insulating your shed Stain, paint & roofing ideas Assembly video library Running electrical

Free 60-second quiz

Not sure which model fits your yard?

Answer a few quick questions about your space, your use, and your budget — we'll point you to the models that actually fit.

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Before you ask

Wood shed kit FAQ — the questions we hear most.

Short answers to the things buyers check first. The full details live in our resource center.

How much is shipping and how is it delivered?

Shipping is free to the lower 48 states — no promo code needed. Kits ship palletized by freight and arrive in 1–3 weeks. You'll get tracking and a delivery-window call. The pallet is too big for a liftgate, so plan on two people to unload it — driver-assisted unloading can be added for a fee — ask us for a quote when you order.

Are the sheds insulated for year-round use?

The walls are solid tongue-and-groove Nordic spruce with a finished interior. For year-round comfort in hot or cold climates, most owners insulate the roof and floor and add a mini-split — the solid walls’ thermal mass does the rest. See the insulation guide.

What kind of foundation do I need?

Just a level base — a gravel pad, concrete pavers, or a simple wood deck all work. No poured slab or footings required for most models. Our foundation guide has dimensions and a step-by-step. Read the foundation guide.

Do I need a permit?

Usually not. Most US jurisdictions — California included — exempt a detached accessory building under 120 sq ft from a building permit, and ten of our thirteen models are under that line. Setbacks, HOA rules and local exceptions still apply, so one call to your local building department settles it. Every kit includes a blueprint you can hand them if plans are asked for. See our permits & zoning overview.

How much does a wood shed kit cost?

SolidBuild shed kits start at $3,995 for the compact models and run to $17,995 for the largest cabins. Every kit includes the finished interior, and shipping is free to the lower 48 states. Browse all models and prices.

How long does assembly take?

Two people with basic tools can assemble most models in 8–20 hours — a weekend, without rushing. Kits arrive with pre-cut, numbered parts and step-by-step instructions, and every model has a video walkthrough. Watch the assembly videos.

Can I add electricity to the shed?

Yes — after assembly, an electrician can add power and lighting using surface-mounted conduit, which keeps the solid wood walls intact and makes the wiring easy to inspect and modify. Read the electrical installation guide.

Plan before you buy

Tools that answer what a photo can’t.

Four free tools, no signup. Size the foundation, try finishes on the real 3D model, stand the shed in your own yard at full size, and price the whole project — before you spend a dollar.

Foundation Calculator 3D view: the California floor build-up pulled apart into layers — concrete blocks, treated frame runners, kit joists, pink foam insulation, OSB and tongue-and-groove floor boards — with a layers legend listing the part counts Foundation Calculator tool screenshotIn the tool
Foundations & materials 2D + 3D plan

Foundation Calculator

Pick your model, your foundation type, and how you want to build up the floor. You get the exact materials to buy and where every board goes — layer by layer, from the blocks up.

  • Shopping list and cut list with every measurement
  • Top-down plan plus a 3D build sequence you can pull apart
  • Block placement and spacing, printable for the lumber yard
Open the calculator
Paint preview tool: the California shed rendered in dark forest green with cream trim and an asphalt roof, beside the finish picker showing stain, neutral and color families Paint It in 3D tool screenshotIn the tool
Colors & finishes 840 finishes

Paint It in 3D

Repaint the actual model — outside walls, trims, floors, ceilings, roof beams — and see it from every angle. Open the doors, drop a roof on, and settle the color before you buy a can of stain.

  • 840 stains, neutrals and colors on real geometry
  • Every surface, inside and out, changed independently
  • Stains stay translucent — the wood grain shows through
Try finishes
True-size preview: the California shed in natural spruce with peak height and outside depth measurements called out, next to a QR code panel reading Scan with your phone to place it in your yard at real size See It in Your Yard tool screenshotIn the tool
See it at real size Phone AR

See It in Your Yard

Spin the model, check every dimension, then scan the QR code and stand the shed on your own lawn at full size. The surest way to know 117 sq ft is the right 117 sq ft.

  • Real measurements labeled on the model
  • Every model side by side, same view, same scale
  • Scan to carry it outside — no app to install
Open true-size preview
Project cost calculator estimate: itemized lines for floor insulation and a double window above an estimated project total of $10,323, with Klarna and PayPal Credit monthly figures Project Cost Calculator tool screenshotIn the tool
Budget All-in total

Project Cost Calculator

The kit is only part of the number. Add foundation, flooring, roofing, stain, insulation and add-ons for a realistic all-in total — the one worth comparing against a quote.

  • Seven steps from shed kit to insulation
  • Rough DIY hours alongside the money
  • Monthly figures for Klarna and PayPal Credit
Estimate my project

Shed for a cause

25 trees planted for every shed sold.

Through the Cauvery Calling reforestation program, every order plants 25 trees in your name, supporting farmers restoring the Cauvery river basin in southern India.

Since 2009 · 200,000+ trees

Ready when you are

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