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Free Excel Shed Costing Sheets
Estimate the material cost of an 8×10 or 10×12 shed using current prices from your local suppliers. Enter your unit prices in the yellow cells and the workbook calculates the estimated total.
Choose your shed size
Download a free shed costing workbook
The current .xlsx format is recommended for most users. The older .xls version is also available for compatibility with older spreadsheet software.
8×10 shed
8×10 Shed Project Costing Sheet
Use the material quantities prepared for the 8×10 shed and replace the default prices with current local supplier prices.
10×12 shed
10×12 Shed Project Costing Sheet
Use the material quantities prepared for the 10×12 shed and replace the default prices with current local supplier prices.
Not sure which file to choose? Download the .xlsx version unless your spreadsheet software specifically requires the older .xls format.
Simple local pricing
How to use the shed costing sheet
The quantities and formulas are already in place. You only need to collect current unit prices and enter them consistently.
1
Download the correct size
Choose the 8×10 or 10×12 workbook, preferably in the current .xlsx format.
2
Collect local prices
Use current unit prices from your preferred lumber yard, building supplier or home center.
3
Replace the yellow prices
Enter each price in its yellow cell. The formulas update the line totals and estimated material total.
Inside the workbook
What the costing sheets include
Pre-entered quantities
Material quantities are prepared for the selected shed size, so you can focus on current pricing.
Automatic calculations
Line totals and the overall estimate update from the quantities and unit prices in the sheet.
Organized categories
Review framing, trim, panels, hardware, roofing, paint, caulk and other project materials by category.
Before relying on the estimate
- The yellow price cells begin with a placeholder value of $1.00. Replace every applicable placeholder with a current unit price.
- Taxes are not included in the workbook total. Calculate them separately or ask your supplier for a complete project quote.
- Prices, availability and product choices vary by supplier, location and date. Treat the result as a planning estimate, not a guaranteed final cost.
- Confirm quantities, dimensions and local building requirements for your own project before purchasing materials.
From estimate to build
See how the complete shed comes together
Use the free 15-part video series to follow the project from the gravel pad and floor framing through roofing, door installation and exterior trim.
Costing sheet FAQ
Common download and spreadsheet questions
Are the shed costing sheets free?
Yes. The 8×10 and 10×12 costing sheets are free to download in both .xlsx and .xls formats.
Should I download the .xlsx or .xls file?
Use the .xlsx file for current versions of Excel and most modern spreadsheet applications. Use .xls only when older software requires that format.
Why do the yellow price cells show $1.00?
The $1.00 entries are placeholders that allow the formulas to work before you add prices. Replace every applicable yellow price with the current unit price from your supplier.
Are taxes included in the total?
No. The workbook calculates the material estimate before tax. Add applicable taxes separately or request a complete quote from your supplier.
Can I change the workbook for my own project?
Yes, but save a backup first. If you add or remove materials, check that the quantities, unit prices and formulas still cover every line you want included in the total.
Need the matching shed plans?
Choose the plan package that matches your costing sheet for dimensioned drawings, construction details and organized project information.