Professional "On-Site" Shed Consultation

  • Cost: $100
  • Fee is waived if you first visit our showroom
  • ... or fee is credited when you place your order
  • Available only if in our local service area

Our shed consultation answers these questions:

  • Can The Shed Shop help me understand my local shed codes?
  • What is the best size to fit my space?
  • Is my spot level enough?
  • Do I need any special ground preparation?
  • Can The Shed Shop accommodate obstructions such as roof overhangs, trees, wires, decks, gates, easements, drains?
  • How can I minimize potential neighbor problems?
  • What is the best door & window placement?
  • What is the best shingle and paint color to match house?

Benefits of an on-site consultation:

After our shed consultation, you will gain confidence in making the right shed decisions with no regrets about wishing you'd done something differently. This one service alone can mean the difference between shed disaster and shed satisfaction.

How long does a shed consultation take?

Most "shed" site checks are completed in about 30 minutes; "permitted sheds or studios" take about an hour. If you decide to place your order, it will take about 15 more minutes to fill out an order form.


Janelle arrives for a shed consultation for a homeowner in Fremont.


Janelle consults with a San Jose homeowner about a shed in her side yard.


Brian talks with a homeowner in Lafayette about how to maximize efficiency.


Brian helps a Martinez customer decide the best way to orient a shed in his yard.


Janelle helps a homeowner in Alameda determine the best size to fit her spot.