Custom sheds built for Boulder backyards
Tight Hill lots. Sloped North Boulder yards. Larger parcels in the Heights. We design sheds that fit the property, handle the build, and leave the yard cleaner than we found it. Site prep, pad work, and landscaping included if you want them.
What we build for Boulder homes
Garden sheds, modern sheds, chicken coops, pergolas, playhouses, and custom structures. All designed for Colorado weather. All built by our crew.
We know Boulder lots.
We are a Longmont shop, 16 miles north of Boulder. The drive down Highway 119 takes about 25 minutes and we make it most weeks. Boulder is one of our busiest service areas because the housing stock here puts a real demand on backyard space and the City's accessory-structure rules push homeowners toward builds that get done right the first time.
We work the full range of Boulder properties. Tight Mapleton Hill backyards where every inch counts. Mature lots in Newlands and Chautauqua where the structure has to look like it has been there for years. The larger parcels in Pine Brook Hills and Boulder Heights where wind exposure matters and snow loads run heavier than the city average. Contemporary North Boulder homes that want a clean modern profile.
We know what fits behind a Victorian on the Hill. We know what a contemporary Newlands client expects from finish and proportion. We know the City of Boulder Planning and Development office, the Class A roof requirements in wildland urban interface zones, and the Landmark Alteration Certificate process for historic districts. If you are in Boulder and you have a project in mind, we have probably built something close to it on a yard a few blocks away.
What makes this different from buying a shed online.
Built for your yard.
One team, start to finish.
More than a shed company.
Built for this climate.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a shed?
The City of Boulder has one of the strictest accessory structure thresholds on the Front Range. Sheds, pergolas, and similar detached structures under 80 square feet, no taller than 10 feet, with no electrical or plumbing, do not require a building permit. Anything larger or anything with utilities does. Boulder also requires a stamped site survey, accessory building setbacks, and Class A roof assemblies in wildland urban interface zones. Properties in historic districts need a Landmark Alteration Certificate even if no building permit is needed. The homeowner files the permit application. We tell you exactly what is required and provide construction documents. Verify the latest with Boulder Planning and Development Services at 303-441-1880.
How much does a shed cost?
Boulder projects span the full range. Our smallest builds, like a dog house or firewood shelter, run $450 to $950. Chicken coops are $2,450 to $3,250 with delivery in Boulder County. Our signature garden sheds with TimberTech decks and pergolas are $16,500 to $18,500 fully built. Custom Boulder projects with site work, foundations, or landscaping vary based on what your property needs. We give you a firm number after we walk the lot.
How long does it take?
Most Boulder projects take 2 to 4 weeks once permits clear, plus the permit window itself. Boulder review typically runs 4 to 6 weeks for projects over the permit threshold, longer in historic districts or wildland urban interface zones. We line up the build with the permit so the structure goes up as soon as you are cleared. We give you a specific timeline upfront and keep you in the loop throughout.
Do you handle site prep and landscaping, or just the structure?
Boulder yards often need real site work: grading on a sloped foothills lot, removing old hardscape, installing a crushed granite or concrete base. We handle all of it as one project, with one crew. If you already have a flat pad and just want the structure, we will build on what is there. Your call. Either way you get a finished yard when we leave, not a job site.
Where are you located?
Our shop is in Longmont, 16 miles north of Boulder. We keep finished sheds on display at Hygiene Feed and Mercantile (7455 Hygiene Rd., Hygiene), about 30 minutes from most Boulder neighborhoods. Stop by during regular store hours. No appointment needed. If you want us on your property to look at the specific yard, we come to you.
Want to see the details in person?
We keep finished sheds on display at Hygiene Feed and Mercantile. No appointment needed. Walk the lot, look inside, see the construction details for yourself.
Hygiene Feed and Mercantile
7455 Hygiene Rd., Hygiene, CO. Open during regular store hours. Self-guided.
